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England and Harlequins legend Danny Care has praised the Six Nations for “uniting a nation” while also inspiring a younger generation. The 25th year of Six Nations is currently underway with England level on points with France in 2nd place. Speaking to Spark, Care said: “Rugby has given me everything, it’s the best sport in the […]
A Newcastle University hall of residence is to be restored after a fire destroyed its roof in June 2023. Newcastle University have confirmed that Henderson Old Hall – a Grade II listed building – will be repaired, more than 18 months after young arsonists set fire to the building. A spokesperson for the university said: […]
Two Sunderland fans are running four marathons in four days ahead of Sunderland’s clash with Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night. Alfie Evans and Joe Hay, both 24, are running from the Stadium of Light to Hillsborough ahead of the Championship clash. The Foundation of light needs to raise over £4 million each year to continue […]
Team Sunderland men’s rugby president ‘fancies’ his team’s chances of back-to-back cup victories after their Northern Conference shield semi-final win. After successfully dismantling Leeds Trinity 67-12, – thanks to Hat-tricks from Ethan Sutcliffe, Dean Edmundson and Michael Holder – Harvey Allen, Team President, is looking to win the cup for the second season in a […]
After two years of setbacks, Peterlee has finally welcomed its long-awaited retail park. Originally scheduled to open in 2023, construction delays pushed the grand opening to last week—two years later than planned. Despite the delays, there is optimism that the new retail park will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy. Residents have shared […]
A QUARTER of drivers are avoiding night-time driving because they say headlights are too bright for them, according to a survey by the RAC motorists’ organisation. Between a third and two-thirds of all drivers say modern headlights – which often use LEDs or halogen bulbs – can be too bright. They told the survey this […]
TV gardener David Domoney, of Love Your Garden and This Morning fame, has officially opened Gosforth Garden Centre, after its takeover by British Garden Centres. Kai Palmer went along to hear him speak to horticulture fans – and found more than just gardening advice on offer.
An Equine Assisted Therapy facility has opened in County Durham offering a supportive community designed to combat loneliness and help those struggling with anxiety, stress, PTSD, and more. Shelly Bruce, 44, owner of Shelly’s Equine Assisted Therapy (SEAT), based in Houghton le Spring, is striving to create a fun and friendly environment where people are […]
The Royalty Theatre, established in 1925, is marking its 100th year. Run by volunteers in Sunderland, it’s just staged Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’, directed by Corinne Kilvington. She told Spark’s Jiarui Liang about the important role the Royalty and its hardworking volunteers continue to play in the city’s arts scene.
Are you a keen history enthusiast? Do you want to place yourself at the heart of the North East’s rich heritage by immersing yourself in 1,350 years worth of history? If so, then Lily Ballentine’s report will be of interest, as she covers the search for volunteer history guides at St Peter’s Church in Sunderland.
