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Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat could be forced to ban users under 18 if they do not implement rules set out by Ofcom. Ofcom have stated that although social media requires users to be over 13 years of age, children are regularly exposed to harmful content, such as posts promoting self-harm or violence while […]

November 30, 2021 may not be a date that is remembered fondly by many outside of Newcastle. But Geordies look back at that date as an evening when a star was born. Newcastle United’s Joelinton will go down in Geordie folklore as one of the most popular players in recent years, and it all began […]

ANNOUNCED X-HIRING ON TWITTER/X On August 25th, Elon Musk announced on “X” a new hiring feature — “X-Hiring”, which could be a good competitor for LinkedIn or an addition to expanding networking. X-Hiring is now available with early access to Verified Organizations, which will allow them to post jobs and organically reach millions of candidates. […]

A partial highway collapse has led to the closure of Borough Road in Sunderland. Due to subduction, the Borough Road bus lane directly in front of the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens was closed over the weekend. Four-way stop signs have been installed. Sunderland City Council’s highways engineer Richard Atkinson said: “It could be caused […]

International students have spoken of their struggles securing accommodation in Sunderland. The housing crisis in the UK is affecting residents of the North East, particularly international students at the University of Sunderland. Some have complained of fewer chances of securing accommodation – and of the challenges they face to get somewhere to live. Boliuma Olusayero, […]

Sunderland Twitter users have reacted to Twitter Blue, a new subscription service following billionaire Elon Musk’s purchase of the platform. The new service allows people to pay $8 USD (or £7) to have the blue tick next to your username on the platform, with many criticising that the feature goes against the very point of […]

A University of Sunderland expert has called for tougher policies from tech giants to increase online safety.  Dr Derek Watson’s call comes as pressure mounts for an Online Safety Bill which is currently making its way through the House of Commons after the tragic death of London teenager Molly Russell.  Molly’s death sent shock waves […]

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 […]


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