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Sunderland Cocktail Week, an annual celebration of mixology hosted by Sunderland BID and Culture, returned this year with an impressive lineup of over 30 participating venues. Running from January 31 to February 9, the event showcased a diverse range of cocktails, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore the city’s vibrant bar scene. In the […]
North East darts had a very successful 2024 with Chris Dobey firing his way to 10th in the world and back into the Premier League. Alongside Dobey, making a name for North East darts is Callan Rydz who had a really successful World Championship. ‘The Riot’ narrowly lost out to three-time World champ Michael Van […]
A Sunderland man has been fitted with a pioneering brain implant that has helped him tackle his severe tremors due to Parkinson’s disease. (Credit- Kevin Hill)- Approved A small computer that Kevin Hill has described as the size of a “Jaffa Cake” was inserted into his chest wall a year ago – one of the first […]
A Sunderland city centre bar has been closed for the past two weeks due to a burst mains water pipe which caused “horrific” flooding. General manager Lee Smith said he was unsure when Streetbar would reopen because of the damage which has affected the business “massively.” He said: “It is really bad. It was a […]
The North East of England is celebrated for its rich heritage, vibrant culture, fascinating history, and breathtaking natural beauty. This region encompasses Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and even stretches into a small part of North Yorkshire. If you’re a nature enthusiast, here are some must-visit spots in and around the North East for […]
There are many stages in life where it can feel like you’re not exactly going anywhere. University is one of those stages for me. As much as I’m working towards something, that thing being my Journalism degree, I feel very stuck. Sometimes it feels like I’m not really doing anything, I’m only waiting around to get […]
This weekend’s North East derby between Sunderland AFC Women and Newcastle United Women is expected to break the attendance record for a Women’s Championship match. Sunderland revealed that 12,000 tickets were sold for the fixture at the Stadium of Light on October 13 – and the club is now aiming to sell 20,000. 12,000 […]
Spark Sunderland spoke to newly appointed UoS Spartans American Football Committee Member, Finlay McIntyre, who joined Sunderland’s team only this year. After completing a year on the team, he has made countless friends, of all ages, religions, and ethnicities, in which they’ve made a safe space for his first year at university. He’s also arguably […]
Patients in need of maternity services within the North East of England are “at risk”, according to a watchdog, in January 2024. In a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report at Middlesbrough’s James Cook University Hospital, staff shortages are causing midwives to be overstretched on shift. They are struggling to give mothers and babies the care […]
A secret culinary gem can be found amid the busy streets of the Northeast United Kingdom, where variety flourishes and cultures collide: a collection of Asian eateries that have been quietly winning over residents and visitors alike with their outstanding food. This is the tale of eight of these places, each a shining example of […]
