Spark News
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 […]
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 […]
The 23rd August 2012, Alan Pardew’s Newcastle United travelled to Greece ahead of their UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE Qualifier 1st leg tie against Atromitos. Aged just 17 years and 236 days old youngster Adam Campbell replaced Pappis Cisse to become the Magpies youngest ever player in Europe at the time. 14 years ago, a month […]
Pools’ long-awaited new owner is reinstating optimism and belief for both supporters and journalists, but notable challenges remain after the turbulent past ownership of Raj Singh. Not long ago, the future looked bleak for Hartlepool United, and the prospect of hope seemed lost between fans. Had things been different, Raj Singh could have been remembered as a ‘saviour’ at Victoria Park, after […]
The Tyne and Wear derby is a historical fixture in English football, 12 miles, 13 stops on the metro and one change is the only thing that connects the two sides whose hatred for each other is a staple in the North East. It may only be seen as a game of football to […]
