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DAZN’s potential new EFL TV deal could have major knock-on effects for non-league clubs according to Ashington chairman Brian Shotton. The broadcasting giants are on the verge of launching a £200million bid to buy the rights to 1,656 EFL matches from the beginning of the 2024-2025 season. Promotion-chasing Ashington are members of the Northern League […]
Recent studies have found that boys are typically diagnosed with autism at age seven while women are more likely to receive a diagnosis in their 30s. Mya Clouston speaks to two women with autism and a charity hoping to change this. Lauren graduated from the University of Sunderland with a first-class degree in Illustration and […]
A picture book showcasing Sunderland fans memorabilia from their 1973 triumph is set to be published into a book by the end of the year. Photographer Julian Germain is heading the project and has been holding exhibitions in and around Sunderland for fans to come and see what items have already been donated or to […]
The Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival is an annual event held in Newcastle, which celebrates the best in craft ciders and real ales. The festival has been running for 45 years and has become a popular fixture in the local calendar, attracting visitors from across the region and beyond. The festival takes place over several […]
The Active Sunderland BIG 3k Run is an annual event held in Sunderland, which encourages people of all ages and abilities to get active and enjoy the outdoors. The event is organized by Sunderland City Council and attracts participants from across the region, as well as from further afield. The run takes place in the […]
The small seaside town is set to go under regeneration of its town centre as early as this summer. North Tyneside Council is expected to draw up a master plan for the town centre, with plans subject to consultations with the public. According to council documents, the plans put forward intend to upgrade the town […]
A poetry night for professional and amateur writers has celebrated its first anniversary with its biggest event to date.
University of Sunderland students and volunteers join hands in an attempt to open our eyes towards major issues in our community. Spark Sunderland reporter Andreea-Mihaela Nastase investigates. When Catalin Popsor joined volunteers for a litter pick in a Sunderland Park, little did he know his life would change forever. Catalin is a 28-year-old Community and […]
Two rivers, two cities and 45 miles separates the stadiums of North-East rivals Newcastle and Middlesbrough. But at least one thing links the thousands of fans who visit St James’ Park and the Riverside . . . The love of a sporting flutter. And both clubs themselves see no issue in bombarding those supporters […]
Here we investigate the after-care – or lack of it – offered to youngsters released from professional English academies. Local lad Kane Evans was at Sunderland for 12 years and the one dream he harboured for over a decade was to play professional football at his hometown club. Sadly, this dream died a “terrible” death . . […]
