Regional 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chester-le-Street-based gym 2B-Fit are organising a mammoth fitness challenge in May to raise mental health awareness after they lost a much-loved member to suicide on what will be their 10th birthday. The event will celebrate the life of Michelle Bainbridge, who sadly took her own life in May 2021 with funds being donated to If […]
Metro operator Nexus is increasing ticket prices by 14%, for those who do not have Nexus digital payment methods. Nexus is urging people to use their smart prepaid ‘Pop’ cards or smartphone, saying this is going to save them more on fares instead of using ticket vending machines. The One Zone ticket which allows customers […]
