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New rules limiting the advertising of ‘junk’ foods – high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) – could have a major impact in our region, which has the highest obesity rates in the country. Ministers say the restrictions, which were originally planned to take effect on October 1 but have now been postponed until January […]
Around five million British computer users will be at risk of cybercrime next week, when Microsoft ends its support for Windows 10 – but it seems Sunderland students may be largely unaffected. From October 14, PCs running on Windows 10 will no longer be provided with security and feature updates or technical support. Although they will […]
The permanent opening of Sunderland’s newest bridge is set to transform match days, according to football fans. Keel Crossing will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday October 18 ahead of Sunderland’s home match against Wolves. Supporters’ group This is Wearside will lead a parade across the new bridge as fans make their way to the […]
SUNDERLAND’S first railway station is now home to a community-focused football fans’ museum – which is growing to become so much more. The museum, located in the old Monkwearmouth station at the north end of the Wearmouth Bridge, is not only home to an impressive football memorabilia collection but is also reaching out to support […]
Hundreds marched the streets of Newcastle in solidarity with Palestine after the Gaza ceasefire announcement. In a funeral-like procession, approximately 350 people marched the streets of Newcastle on October 12, 2025, to honour the thousands of innocent civilians killed in Gaza. Attendees carried flowers and flags to send a heartfelt message of support to Palestine […]
The University of Sunderland today celebrated World Mental Health Day with a student wellbeing event at the Student Union at CitySpace. Students were welcomed to CitySpace between 11am and 2pm to take a break between lectures and look after their mental health by relaxing and engaging in a range of activities offered, including board games […]
A Northumberland pensioner who took her local MP on a ‘blindfold walk’ to highlight the dangers facing visually-impaired people has welcomed news of a possible national ‘pavement parking’ ban. Joyce Anderson, 80, who is visually impaired, has been campaigning with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) for safer streets for years and said: […]
Sunderland students have revealed the unsung heroes they believe are deserving of a statue in the city. After the Sunderland Echo asked ChatGPT to suggest 15 Sunderland people deserving of a statue, Spark has explored the public’s thoughts about who they feel deserves recognition. The AI-generated list featured several famous names, including footballers Jordan Henderson […]
The University of Sunderland’s Cardiology Society is hosting their first Annual Cardiology Conference this Saturday. With a wide range of expert speakers, including cardiothoracic surgeon and transplantologist Mr Asif Shah, paediatric consultant Dr Satyam Veeratterapillay and four other medical professionals from the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Open to all UK medical students, […]
North East Hardcore promoter Conviction Records hosted their annual sold-out all-day concert at Anarchy Brew last Saturday. Conviction Records, a small one-man promotion company commonly known as ‘the home of North East Hardcore’, boasted a lineup of 12 bands, both local and international. The lineup featured newer local bands such as Silence|me and I Miss […]
