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A Sunderland man has been fitted with a pioneering brain implant that has helped him tackle his severe tremors due to Parkinson’s disease. (Credit- Kevin Hill)- Approved A small computer that Kevin Hill has described as the size of a “Jaffa Cake” was inserted into his chest wall a year ago – one of the first […]
A Sunderland city centre bar has been closed for the past two weeks due to a burst mains water pipe which caused “horrific” flooding. General manager Lee Smith said he was unsure when Streetbar would reopen because of the damage which has affected the business “massively.” He said: “It is really bad. It was a […]
Gamblers were left out of pocket after an online betting company’s ‘technical issues’ during a hectic night in Champions league football. Online betting company Bet365 has been flooded with complaints after the firm suffered technical problems throughout one of the most thrilling nights of European football – leaving frustrated gamblers unable to ‘cash out’. […]
By Ellie Brown What Is Happening in Gaza? Explained Step by Step On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, progress was being made toward a ceasefire agreement after 15 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The proposed deal, divided into three stages, has the potential to end the war permanently if negotiations continue successfully. However, tensions […]
The sandwich generation, a term used to describe individuals who are simultaneously raising children and caring for elderly parents, is facing increasing challenges as this demographic continues to grow. In the UK, 1.3 million people in their 40s and 50s are juggling the demands of supporting multiple generations. Balancing the needs of children and ageing […]
A serving paratrooper living in Sunderland is running over 500 miles with the aim of raising £10,000 for two charities. The chosen charities are Support our Paras and the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen. Targeting three different events, Shaun Mcglynn has already completed the ‘Last Soldier Standing’ competition, a 24-hour endurance race, and a 42-mile ultramarathon […]
Sunderland City Council have issued a statement about the drastic increase in homelessness in the area over the last few years. After being contacted by Spark Sunderland, a Sunderland City Council spokesperson revealed that: “Requests for temporary accommodation in Sunderland have doubled in the last two years.” According to the council, they deal with six […]
Nature and wellbeing are closely connected, with time spent outdoors having a positive impact on mental and physical health. The University of Sunderland supports students in achieving this balance by organizing weekly nature walks. Known as “Wellbeing Walks,” these sessions are a collaborative initiative by three University support services: Team Sunderland, Student Journey, and the […]
“Four thousand pounds a week?” I’m shocked. It’s a huge figure, but this is what Maggie Walker, Chair of Trustees at The Bay Foodbank, says her organisation is spending every seven days to fill the bellies of those going hungry right on our own doorsteps. Since 2022, Maggie goes on to tell us, the number […]
“I didn’t just love her, I absolutely adored her,” Paul O’Neill says of his late wife, Kay. Hospices across the UK are facing a financial crisis, and St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham is no exception. As someone with a personal connection to this vital place, I spoke to Paul, a Durham man, about his experience […]
