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You might think that Sunderland’s Fans Museum is just a place to look at memorabilia related to Sunderland Football Club, but it’s a lot more than that. Here, I spoke with museum founder Michael Ganley. Michael has a wonderful collection of all things football and Sunderland-related, from the original physio table at Roker Park […]
Earlier this year, Sunderland City Council launched The Pavilion at Keel Square, featuring one of the UK’s largest semi-transparent screens (20m×5m). The screen will showcase digital artwork from global and local artists, interactive experiences, live sports events, and work by students from Sunderland University’s creative industries. Before the opening of Culture House, The Pavilion aims […]
Sunderland is today commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day Germany surrendered to the allied powers and World War II came to an end. Celebrations began at 9am this morning with the VE Day flag raised at City Hall. After this Keel Square travelled back in time as it was filled […]
The North East is set to become an even more popular location for film production than it already is. With the recent announcement that a £500million film studio will be built in Sunderland, there has never been a more exciting time. Film production student Mrunali Kalbhor is optimistic for what’s in store.
Weight cutting is essentially dehydrating yourself to lose weight for a fight; people have even died from it. However, the process is still being used, and even young amateur fighters have started to cut weight. Professional fighter Shawon Choudhury shares his opinions on weight cutting after years of experience.
Will Humphrey, a 20-year-old aspiring director and Northumbria University student, spoke to Spark Sunderland about his latest project — a powerful music video with a strong message. Humphrey teamed up with local singer Carlie Simons to bring her vision for The Woman You Become to life. The track tackles the impact of substance abuse and […]
A Sunderland domestic abuse charity have voiced their concerns about the “potential challenges” showing Netflix drama ‘Adolescence’ in schools will bring. Wearside Women in Need, a domestic abuse charity providing services to people in Sunderland, have urged the need for “sufficient funding for specialist services” to help deliver the education of issues such as online […]
Spark Sunderland caught up with Danielle, the creative force behind the stunning murals transforming 10 shop windows across Durham. In the lead-up to the highly anticipated visit from King Charles III, Durham has been transformed with bursts of colour and creativity, thanks to local artist Del’s Doodles. Over six days, the artist brought commissioned pieces […]
Did the MOBOs leave a legacy or was it a spark with no fire? “Who would have thought? The MOBO Awards in Newcastle!” This was the reaction of many residents in Newcastle and the surrounding areas when it was announced that the MOBO Awards, a significant event celebrating Black music, would be held up […]
Man, who left his promising job and luxury lifestyle, started his own company with one clear goal “Serve Humanity, Save lives” In a country like Pakistan, where numerous challenges and a lack of basic facilities prevail, everyone is in a constant struggle; yet, there are still a few who work for the welfare of others. […]
