Spark News
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 […]
The greatly anticipated SU Election results are finally here! After a very intense week of campaigning, where all the candidates were out and about highlighting their plans to students, the results night came with the exciting announcement of the winners. Here are the results: Prince Ikechi elected President of Activities Dola Dada elected President of […]
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 […]
Sunderland icon Gary Bennett has sung the praises of campaign group Show Racism the Red Card as the organisation helped its one millionth person. The charity, which was founded in 1996 in the North East, has delivered regular educational workshops in a bid to educate against racism in society using high-profile football figures as role […]
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 […]
A church which has been left abandoned and unused for several years could be demolished to make way for new social housing, according to plans submitted by Sunderland City Council. St Cuthbert’s Methodist Church in Ryhope has been slated for demolition, with the plan to build social housing in its place to accommodate new people […]
