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The 2025 Manchester Marathon saw over 36,000 runners tackle the 26.2-mile route from Old Trafford through Stretford and Altrincham, finishing in Manchester city centre. Seamus Solan was there for Spark, to capture the electric atmosphere on the start line after months of gruelling preparation, and emotional finish-line triumphs. As one of the UK’s largest marathons, […]
Drinking white wine and champagne in moderation can actually protect you from a heart attack, according to a new study. Jack Nevin investigates this good news story for tipplers.
If you rely on days among nature to boost and reset your mental wellbeing, you’re certainly not alone. UK Charity, the Mental Health Foundation, say that: “access to nature is vital to protect the nation’s mental health”. They’ve released numerous reports examining the benefits of nature on our happiness, including a report in 2021 […]
Out North East, an LGBTQ+ charity which celebrates pride in Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead, are set to bring three months of festivals to celebrate Pride in the region, kicking off in Sunderland in June. The celebrations, which begin in Sunderland on 7 June and come to an end in Gateshead on August 30, […]
As part of their campaign for coeliac awareness month, The Seaglass Café in Sunderland are helping to spread the word about coeliac disease – Lily Ballentine reports. May 1 marked the beginning of Coeliac Awareness Month 2025. Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition that affects 1 in 100 people in the UK. Despite this, only […]
The Government’s Department for Health and Social Care has agreed a deal worth £617m with Community Pharmacy England as the first step of its “Plan for Change.” The investment aims to address the recent years’ underfunding of the sector that has left it facing serious financial issues. As well as the financial benefits, the investment […]
Festival season is approaching, and bands are hoping to win a slot at the region’s biggest music festival this summer. [Slate Label – (Bottom left) Eva Sanchez, (Top left) Daniel Nellist, (Middle) Joseph Meston, (Top right) Adam Stubbs, (Bottom left) James Horwood – courtesy of @dka_demon on Instagram] Hardwick festival is set to take place […]
In honor of this year’s annual Jarrow Festival, Jarrow Hall will be celebrating with a Dragon Parade and Medieval Fayre, spread across 3 days of the Late May Bank Holiday. Entry: Suggested Donation £2 Spark Sunderland spoke to Leo, the events and marketing officer, to find out more about what’s too come. Normal Opening […]
Sunderland U21 boss Graeme Murty reflects on Sunderland’s season after reaching the Premier League 2 playoffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXH8XLT5QEQ The Sunderland head coach spoke about how his team has performed over the course of the season despite his side recently suffering a 3-2 defeat against Tottenham. Murty stated: “Tonight showed a strong desire to commit to our […]
The fear of ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan is felt thousands of miles away, in the hearts of the British-Pakistani community here in the UK. These ongoing escalations between the two nuclear powers have shaken the Pakistani community in the North East of England, and people are worried about their families back home. Students […]
