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Going Back Brockens is an exhibition, currently displayed at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, that revisits colliery sites, 40 years after the Miner’s Strike. Why is it important that these stories are told years after they happened? Narbi Price, the artist of the paintings within the exhibit, said: “We gain a richer understanding of what’s come before, what is happening now – […]
If variety is the spice of life, that’s certainly the case for the rising young stars at the region’s two top-ranking football teams. Ciaran Myers reports. The North-East’s two Premier League clubs, Newcastle and Sunderland, have had their Under-21 squads competing on multiple fronts this season, with fixtures ranging from National League senior sides […]
REVIEW Say Nothing is not a comprehensive history of the Troubles – nor does it pretend to be. The series focuses on the stories of a select group of people during the conflict; kidnapped Belfast mother Jean McConville, IRA members Brendan Hughes and Dolours and Marian Price, and former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams. As the show dutifully notes at the end of each episode, Adams has always […]
FIFA has given Sunderland an early Christmas present – by leaving their squad intact for the crucial Wear-Tyne derby on December 14. But the club still faces a challenging new year. It’s all down to the Black Cats’ contingent of African stars, seven of whom are due to play in the African Cup of Nations […]
Kinky Boots strides onto the Sunderland Empire stage from 2 to 6 December, and it is not a show to miss, thanks hugely to the electric performance from Tosh Wanogho-Maud as Lola. The production tells the story of Charlie Price (Dan Partridge), the struggling heir to a family shoe business whose fortunes are transformed when […]
November 27 was a day of firsts for me. Since moving to the city of Sunderland over the summer, I have already heard much about the blossoming live music scene, with The Fire Station always being on the tip of most tongues. Despite this, I had never found the chance to visit the venue. So […]
Black Friday has seen outbreaks of chaos among US citizens. Shoppers flocking to supermarkets has caused commotion. Here are the memorable chaotic moments from previous years. 1) Buffalo Stampede A 2010 YouTube video of a Buffalo target shop, at 4am no less, shows shoppers trampling each other. This led to fearful screams and expletive language […]
With Lando Norris seeking to seal the F1 World Drivers Championship at the Qatar Grand Prix this weekend and become the newest British F1 World Champion, we are looking at the past five British drivers who have claimed the most prestigious trophy in motorsport. 1. Sir Lewis Hamilton Hamilton claimed his first victory in his […]
Premier League legend and current Feyenoord boss Robin Van Persie brought on his son Shaqueel Van Persie for his debut last night in Feyenoord’s loss to Celtic. Today we take a look at other examples of famous managers who have gave their son debuts. Zidane On November 30, 2016, Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane […]
Ahead of the penultimate race weekend of the Formula One season, Spark have analysed the key events which have led to this epic three-way title fight between Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. As Formula One heads to the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, the top three drivers are separated by just 24 points. […]
