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Nexus’s Tyne and Wear metro system has been a staple in the north-east since it’s opening, on November 6, 1981. However, in recent years, the service has seen a fall in reliability in the service, with the percentage of trains arriving on time decreasing from 84% to 78% between March 2022, and March 2023. Nexus […]
On May 4, Sunderland University held a global food event at their city centre campus. The event features various food options from different countries around the world like Nigeria, China, South East countries and Malaysia. Society Coordinator, Anna Kemp said that it is important to represent all the students on campus. “We hope there will […]
The cost of living crisis is crippling for many families but especially for small businesses across the North East that are struggling to cope with the ever rising prices. With the price of not only stock items and materials but also the price of rent and gas/electric for shops, many businesses are facing their biggest […]
A Northumberland charity wants to raise £3000 to rehome dogs rescued from the Chinese meat market. Dog Meat Trade Dachshund Rescue and Support Group Charity (DMT DRSG) is organising their third annual sponsored dog walk on June 4, with the proceeds helping to pay to bring the dogs to the UK. The walk is open […]
Cost of living crisis is a basic cause of high inflation and low paid growth leaving many families worse off in real terms, Globally cost of living continues to climb higher on daily basis. Here in England, people are not left behind as this situation has become a global pandemic.
The North East car scene has been around for many years and has recently seen a rapid increase. Car meets occur across the region many times a year but due to the recent surge in social media attention, the popularity is beginning to spread. The want to take pictures across scenic locations in the region […]
Northern Premier League East side Dunston UTS FC have appointed Jon McDonald as their new Manager, following the departure of long-serving club stalwart Chris Swailes. McDonald has been Assistant Manager of Dunston for the past three seasons, and makes the step up ahead of the 2023/24 season, bringing with him a wealth of experience from […]
Sunderland supporters gathered together at The Fire Station to relieve their historic FA Cup victory against Leeds United 50 years on to the exact minute. Jimmy Montgomery stole the headlines that day, but I had the opportunity to speak to the reserve goalkeeper Trevor Swinburne to hear his side of the events.
A UK wide wave of local radio cuts this year is not only having a knock on effect on the industry but is now making young presenters here in Sunderland question their future careers. Spark’s Hope Lynes and Chrissy Cameron are just two of thousands of aspiring radio presenters that work on Student Radio stations […]
The ongoing work to repair and restore the beautiful glass roof in Newcastle’s Grainger Market is finally complete. Both local shoppers and architecture fans alike have been anticipating the scaffolding coming down for the big reveal and are delighted. Spark spoke to business owner Tian Tang to get her thoughts on the restoration work and […]
