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Between 7-8pm tonight, people across the globe are dedicating an hour to reading as part of World Book Night. Run by the Reading Agency, the challenge encourages people to pick up a book as part of their night routine. Fancy taking part but want company? Spark lists its top three influencers livestreaming the event below. […]
A YouGov survey showed that the frequency of people attending theatre regularly has declined over recent years. Another on showed that the reason for that is closely linked to the cost of living crisis and the price if theatre tickets. Katie Davison speaks to two theatre fans to find out the truth. https://soundcloud.com/katielauren2021/why-are-people-not-attending?si=b0f1518a374546beb434f413aad951f3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
So you agree? You can’t believe it’s been 22 years since the iconic movie Mean Girls was released. Neither can Spark. The beloved film-turned-musical (eight years ago now) is making Sunderland Empire its home until April 11. The musical follows Cady Heron (Emily Lane) as she transitions from her life in Africa to surviving high […]
Students at the University of Sunderland say a lack of green spaces is contributing to their anxiety and burnout, raising questions about how environments can shape mental health. Between lectures, students spill out onto grey pathways surrounded by towering concrete buildings as they search for a place to pause. Outdoor spaces are limited and are […]
60 percent of students at the University of Sunderland come from abroad and the university needs it to survive. How does it do it and why do so many come here? Many traditional universities gain finances through research, but with Sunderland predominantly being a teaching university, they need the money generated by international students. When […]
How students from around the world navigate University of Sunderland’s screen‑driven & cashless campuses.
Two players in every starting 11 are currently fighting with there own mental health problem now. This is a story about a muddy pitch 2 teams battling it out can be improving it one step at a time. Across the country thousands upon thousands of men tie up their boots put their kits on and trudge […]
Boldon village has a wonderful community spirit, and their cricket club is at the very centre of it all. Cricket is at the heart of this club, but what outsiders may not know is that it’s home to much more than just this. The community found within the club stretches beyond the game, and people […]
Whilst the first team performs on the pitch, a small group of volunteers have quietly dedicated decades to the club, working behind the scenes to make sure match day goes off without a hitch. But who will keep grassroots football going in the future? To find out I spoke to two generations of volunteers. Richard […]
The competition for university dominance and professional futures. University rugby union has forever been highly competitive, culturally huge and embedded in the game. You only need to look at The Varsity Match played every year between both the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, ever since 1872. Unlike most university sport, The Varsity […]
