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The Lion King has returned to Sunderland’s Empire Theatre for the first time since its record breaking run in 2014. The world-wide phenomenon is set to run for a total of seven weeks, with the first show set to be March 16, and the last running on May 6. Marie Nixon, Theatre Director at Sunderland […]
Leaders from North East councils have stood by their bid to secure more devolved power for the region on the closing day of a public consultation.
The Sunderland community was treated to three hours of music and dance by the Sunderland Maximum Impact Community Choir (SMICC) at Keel Square in a taster event aimed at bringing people together. Attendees of all ages and backgrounds came together in harmony, demonstrating the power of music to create a strong sense of community. […]
The university and college union (UCU) announced five additional days of strikes. Since 2009 UCU members pay has been cut by 25%. An offer was made in of a pay rise of 4-5% for the 2023-24 round, but, no improvement had been made on the 3% offer for 2022-23. This is not seen by the […]
Whether you celebrate the day for its historical importance, or for the love of a perfectly pulled Guinness, St Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular and well-loved days on the calendar. It’s also a hugely important time for local businesses across the region, with many establishments hosting various types of events, live music, […]
An enhanced coaching centre in Sunderland has applauded what coaches say is a “great experience” in bringing leading women coaches to motivate its under 12s group. Spark recently covered the news that Sunderland AFC Women coaches, Mel Reay and Steph Libbey, visited the Beacon of Light to give the Sunderland RTC girls a coaching session […]
Tyne and Wear’s most senior firefighter, Chris Lowther, has announced his retirement after 26 years in the job. Lowther, 50, announced his plans to retire on Monday but will remain in post until a replacement is announced in May. He will then oversee a handover period, retiring no later than October 31. Chris said: “It […]
Students at the University of Sunderland have successfully raised £4080 for earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria. The money was raised over two events hosted by the Sunderland Islamic Society (ISOC) at the University’s CitySpace in February and March. A Cup of Kindness was the latest event held on March 3, and managed to raise […]
