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The University of Sunderland Student Union recently had animals on campus for students to see. Riggmoor Reindeer and Miniature Mobile Farm brought a llama, an alpaca, a donkey, a pony, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and sheep. Many students came out to see and even feed the animals. There was also an ice-cream van and […]
Booming past its initial infancy phase within literature and digital media, the widespread integration of the macabre and the convenience of knowledge have swiftly morphed into a melting pot resulting into the newfound interest of the True Crime genre. From bibliographies written by serial killers sitting in solitary confinement, to Netflix series’ and documentaries written […]
A group of nerdy scientists simply just existing in California. How did something so normal, so average keep viewers in the US and beyond gripped for 12 seasons? Hitting our screens in 2005, it’s clear to see the early seasons were written and produced in a different time. From engineer Howard Wolowitz’s blatant and uncomfortable […]
As a growing society, it is important to remember our history. One important aspect of history is the devastation of World War One where around 20 million people lost their lives and many more left with life impacting wounds. The war was known as the great war and the ‘war to end all wars’ but […]
An Apprentice Fundraiser at Grace House will be taking on physical challenges to raise vital funds for young people with disabilities. This year Harry Forster, 19, will be taking part in the Sunderland 10k in May to raise funds. As well as the National Three Peaks challenge at the end of May and the Virtual […]
A recent survey found that Sunderland has now placed in the top 30 worst cities to live in the UK. Cllr Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “I can only assume that those who voted in this survey must have missed some of the exciting developments and ambitious plans that are currently underway […]
A Sunderland-born musician and composer will present a newly composed song inspired by the heroic lives of two sisters who helped 29 Jews escape Nazi Germany. Composer Alison Cotton will perform “Engelchen” at Seventeen Nineteen, Holy Trinity Church, in Sunderland on Saturday, March 11 (5pm). It is based on Ida and Louis Cook; two opera-obsessed […]
The influence of the indie bands of the 90s and late-80s is undeniable. 30 years on, the influence of the Gallagher’s, the Madchester bands and Blur, with their bucket hats and Lennon sunglasses, is still strong. Arguably the most influential of them all were the Stone Roses, who rose in the 80s and had a […]
With rumours swiftly entering circulation, speculation has certainly increased around Sunderland’s talismanic centre-forward Ross Stewart heading into the infamously chaotic January transfer window. The 26-year-old Scotsman has attracted vast interest from various clubs across the UK. The vibrant striker spearheaded the Wearside outfit’s Sky Bet League One promotion winning campaign via the playoffs last season, […]
The best stories are eternal. They work in all ages. Charles Dickens’ novel and stories have never lost their popularity. One of the reasons for this, of course, is that Dickens’ themes are universal. He might be writing about the mid-19th Century but his messages are still relevant today. Perhaps the most relevant is A […]
