An expanding North East Catholic Education trust has launched one of the largest, most ambitious school projects of its kind involving South Tyneside, Durham and Sunderland schools to highlight the power of unity, hope and aspiration during a time of great challenges in education.
Journeys of Hope is a long-term...
From Coronation Street to Indiana Jones - film and television actors alongside industry experts have given their time online to a group of Sunderland students hoping to carve out their own careers on screen.
Ensuring Screen Performance students at the University of Sunderland continue to get a first-class experience despite...
In a significant development for Sunderland's creative landscape, plans have been unveiled for what could be one of Europe's largest film studios, set to rise at the historic Pallion shipyard. This ambitious project, backed by Fulwell 73, could mark a transformative chapter for the region, rivalling Hollywood's influence and...
From Chapter One of Audrey Brunton's autobiography 'That's All I Can Tell Yer: My Life in Sunderland from 1930 to 2020'
One day in 1912 my mam, who was aged seventeen, was looking at the blouses in the window of Liverpool House in High Street East. A nice fair-haired young...
THE North East is set to burst with Pride this summer after a new charity succeeded in bringing three councils together in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside have all thrown their weight behind Out North East (ONE), formed to create a continued programme of events,...
THE LOCAL History Library @ ETR has reopened its doors once again as restrictions continue to relax and more venues welcome back visitors.
The Elephant Tea Rooms, which first opened as the Local History Library @ ETR last year, will be open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm.
The Local History...
A pioneering music programme which will nurture, develop, and produce the music artists of the future is set to launch at the University of Sunderland.
The BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries course will be led by some of the North East’s most prolific musicians.
The programme will be run by the...
“I think when the world feels so chaotic and uncertain, taking that time out for yourself to exercise has such a huge impact on your mental wellbeing, for boosting your spirit and your mood, and just helping you to cope.”
That is the message from 21-year-old Team Sunderland Netball President...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has honoured a Sunderland couple with a special award in recognition of their charity work.
Through their Red Sky Foundation, Sergio and Emma Petrucci raise funds and provide support to cardiac-related causes across the North East, helping babies, children and adults living with heart conditions.
And now...
