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It was a 24-word sentence that set the internet alight. On November 8, Rockstar Games posted: “We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto.” This post, effectively an announcement of an announcement has 185 million views on X at […]
The University of Sunderland’s Doctor Who fans hosted ‘Dr Who At 60’; offering workshops and lectures designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the series. The event took place on November 24, the two-part day added to the national excitement felt as fans reflected on what makes Doctor Who so iconic and speculated what’s to […]
Since Wednesday, the North East has experienced heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for transportation. The region has been hit with cold, icy conditions since the start of the week with some areas experiencing record-low temperatures. This has impacted traffic and travel across the North East, with a number of transport services experiencing delays. Here are […]
Former Sunderland and Cardiff City defender, Gary Bennett has backed plans for a new governing body for women’s football saying the news comes at a “good time.” North East teams Sunderland Women and Durham Women are among the clubs in the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship that unanimously voted to establish a new governing […]
The Black Cats are set to host Darren Moore’s Huddersfield Town who are looking to curb their run of five winless matches at the Stadium Of Light tonight. Tony Mowbray’s side succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle last time out, so the hosts will be looking to get back to winning ways with […]
Sunderland’s Fire Station hosted the BBC Reith lecture on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Seeing a number of students, lecturers, and local VIPs in the audience. Hosted by Professor Ben Ansell, ‘The Future of Solidarity’ is section 3 of the BBC’s 4-part special. It travels internationally as a show chaired by television presenter and journalist Anita […]
Nissan has announced that it will build two new electric car models in Sunderland as part of a two billion pound investment into the UK’s car manufacturing industry, securing thousands of local jobs. The investment will involve the building of a third major ‘Gigafactory’ for electric batteries, accompanying the existing Sunderland sites, alongside support for […]
Sunderland’s small businesses are stepping into the spotlight, enticing shoppers with a variety of special offers as part of Small Business Saturday—an annual event celebrating independent traders set to take place on Saturday, December 2. These offers include the opportunity to enter a prize draw at Aphrodite, a premier menswear shop at Vine Place, for […]
The leader of Sunderland Council has blasted measures in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement as a “disgrace” and accused the Government of trying to “con the British people.” Councillor Graeme Miller spoke exclusively to Spark after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced cuts to taxes and reforms to benefits as the Government gave its clearest hint yet that […]
Written by Peter Doherty and Floyd Cordelia The annual WAVES festival hit Sunderland’s shores on Saturday, November 11. Sweeping up the city’s venues, WAVES fest attendees made their way through the streets of Sunderland city to catch the best that the North East and its surrounding areas had to offer. The morning sun set the chilled […]
