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Sunderland Foodbank has seen an increase in demand over the last few months, leading to them supplying more than they have donated to them. The foodbank has fed over 2000 people this year, and as rising costs of living show no signs of going away thousands more may need to be fed. With the average […]
The MP for Washington and Sunderland West is celebrating the 10th anniversary of International School Meals Day in the UK today. Mrs Sharon Hodgson is the chair of the All-party Parliamentary Group on School Food which discusses better provisions in school food and ensures children are receiving high-quality school meals in and out of school. […]
With inflation affecting the UK currently for fuel, energy and wages, anxiety is in the air for people across the country, especially the elderly on a state pension. Rita Beard, 81, of Lingey Gardens in Wardley, is just one of many elderly people, who are feeling increasingly anxious about money and how much it will […]
Bishop Auckland Girls FC has been a club that girls can join to play football for ten years. The current Under 14’s team went to a tournament at Flamingo Land last weekend. They played seven games and only conceded one goal the entire tournament. They came out as winners by the end of it.
There has been a surge of criminal damage and arson cases reported within the Washington area. According to crime rate statistics, 40% of all crimes committed in February were under the Criminal Damage and Arson category. Crime statistics also show that there were 68 crimes committed of this type in February 2022, in comparison to […]
During the second week of April, local freelance photographer Anna Kemp was involved in her first market held by Made Up North and the Makers March. On April 13, Spark met up with local photographer Anna Kemp (@annaclairesnaps), at the University of Sunderland City Campus. In this brief interview, she talks about herself as an […]
The global pandemic has had a major effect on many businesses with charity shops being one; that have struggled to keep their doors open. Elaine Ryder, manager of The Children’s Society charity in Birtley, is thrilled with her shop’s return since restrictions have reduced. The store manager highlighted the importance of donations with The Children’s […]
Love, Amelia are using a Crowdfund campaign to raise money for a van.
Chris Davison, the president of activities, talks about how Sunderland Student Union gives back to the community and discusses upcoming and past environmental projects organised with the Student Union. This includes helping hedgehogs, community gardening projects and park clean-ups to contribute to helping the environment and encourage University of Sunderland Students to give back to […]
Boxing is a lonely sport that requires hard work and dedication just to be punched in the face, and it takes a particular type of individual to do so. Meet the software developer who fancied the challenge. Many people see the big events when boxers such as Tyson Fury and Katie Taylor win all the […]
