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Japanese GP: Why has the title fight finale arrived so early? F1 returns to Japan for the first time since 2019 this weekend with Max Verstappen almost certain to win the title. Winning 11 out of the 17 races ran this season has all but given Max the chance to win the title in Suzuka […]
England were on course for a remarkable comeback victory against Germany until Nick Pope fumbled a long-range effort from Serge Gnabry into the path of Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, who converted a late equaliser. Pope was making his 10th appearance in an England shirt, hoping to stake his claim to be England’s first choice goalkeeper […]
Ashington AFC will be hoping to have created yet more FA Cup magic come 5pm on Saturday evening as they travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels in their Third Qualifying Round tie, with the Northumberland side looking to progress to the Fourth Qualifying Round of the tournament for the first time in over ten years. Ashington’s […]
Geordie hearts were broken when it was revealed that Newcastle, along with Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Leeds, have been eliminated from the running to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Newcastle had been among the top seven cities shortlisted, but following Tuesday’s announcement Liverpool and Glasgow have been selected as the final two. Offering international […]
A glass-blowing expert has spoken about the benefits of glass-makings as one of the most rewarding careers. Ian Spence made the statement during a visit by the Spark team to the National Glass Centre Sunderland (NGC) on September 27. According to Spence, working at the NGC for 24 years has been quite a journey, but […]
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer made his keynote speech at his party conference calling in a new ambitious plan for a potential Labour Government – including the nationalisation of the clean-energy sector. Positioning himself as a Prime Minister in waiting, the Labour leader used his speech to make key policy commitments surrounding the NHS, business, […]
The Bridges Student Raid returned this year with a bang and experienced bumper levels of attendance from students. The event unfolded last night, September 26, at the Bridges Shopping Centre in the heart of Sunderland. The yearly event takes place during Freshers Week when The Bridges Shopping Centre opens its doors to students and their […]
Great North Run It has been announced that Sunday’s Great North Run will go ahead as planned. A statement released earlier today said: “The event has traditionally been a celebration of the extraordinary achievements of ordinary people, this year it will be an opportunity for us to come together and express our condolences, while celebrating […]
A timeline of events following the death of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth, aged 96.
University of Sunderland vice-chancellor Sir David Bell shares statement following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. In response to the announcement that Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday afternoon at the age of 96, Sir David Bell said: “Along with the nation as a whole and the wider Commonwealth, the University of […]
