Sunderland
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Sunderland’s season has been hampered by poor refereeing decisions with Keith Hackett criticising standards. Speaking on the Mackem in the Middle podcast, Keith discussed the current debate that surrounds English refereeing and the constant criticism that comes their way. He said: “What I have seen in the last 10 years is a decline of refereeing […]
Well known Celebrities from around the region are set to play their part in a Charity football game.
A recent survey found that Sunderland has now placed in the top 30 worst cities to live in the UK. Cllr Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “I can only assume that those who voted in this survey must have missed some of the exciting developments and ambitious plans that are currently underway […]
A Sunderland-born musician and composer will present a newly composed song inspired by the heroic lives of two sisters who helped 29 Jews escape Nazi Germany. Composer Alison Cotton will perform “Engelchen” at Seventeen Nineteen, Holy Trinity Church, in Sunderland on Saturday, March 11 (5pm). It is based on Ida and Louis Cook; two opera-obsessed […]
Lifelong Sunderland fans will be able to submit their 1973 FA Cup memorabilia to be used in an upcoming book, marking 50 years since Sunderland won the cup. Photographer and football fan Julian Germain has been commissioned to produce a book, along with visual material such as photographs, to reflect upon the experiences of supporters […]
A couple have taken on the challenge to clean 30 beaches on the east coast of England in 30 days, starting in Bamburgh. Alice Eames and Jonny Leeding are supporting Surfers Against Sewage, a national Cornwall-based charity initiative, to clean one million miles of beach and waterways, with sponsorship from MOS Motorhome Hire. Jonny Leeding said: […]
Calling all foodies – restaurant week is here! Sunderland Restaurant Week (March 4 to March 12) is just around the corner, and Spark have found five deals to get you sorted for this exciting week ahead to make sure you don’t miss out! Fausto Coffee Fausto Coffee, located on the beautiful Marine Walk on Roker […]
North East bus operators have secured a share of extra funding from the Government, saving routes from potential cuts. Last week, Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Government announced £80million of additional funding as part of a wider package of measures to help struggling bus operators. But some industry experts have only cautiously welcomed the news and have […]
To celebrate pancake day, Spark have curated a list of our favourite North East restaurants to get your pancake fix this Shrove Tuesday. Whether you are a lover of sweet or savoury food and prefer crepes or American style pancakes, we have all options covered. Love Lily – Sunderland Love Lily is a locally owned […]
Ambulance response times are set to improve as plans have been announced for a new way of assessing emergency calls. NHS England will ask staff to review if calls, unless life-threatening, can be treated elsewhere. The calls, known as ‘category two’ calls, include emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes. But the category also covers less […]
