A North East food operation has hit a sixer, after successfully providing authentic dishes for an international cricket team.
The Funky Indian Wali, set up by Sunderland-based husband and wife team Kam and Nedhi Chera, has created and delivered traditional Indian food to customers across the region during lockdown.
But the...
Graduate launches fundraiser to pay for place at prestigious drama school
A Sunderland graduate is trying to raise £15,000 to fund her place at one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK.
The fundraising will help 23-year-old Beth Tippins pay for the expenses of studying a Musical Theatre...
Video games can provide the perfect escape from reality – and we’ve all needed a bit of that over the last year.
But for one Sunderland gamer, it’s digital play’s power to educate that has inspired her to launch an innovative new gaming network, connecting researchers from around the globe.
Steph...
A student from an outstanding sixth form in Sunderland has won a highly coveted education award for her exceptional academic achievements and dedication to charitable work.
Josita Kavitha Thirumalai, who attends St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy and their mixed sixth form with St Aidan’s Catholic Academy, part of Bishop Chadwick...
A Road Safety education campaign kicked off on 14 July at Usworth Colliery Primary School in Washington.
It will then be rolled out to other primary schools across Washington which have been identified as a priority.
The campaign is being funded through the Washington Area Committee, which recognises that road safety...
Callom Short’s dedication to improving life for others as a care worker while throwing himself into his pharmacy degree has led to an annual prize for outstanding performance.
Callom, who recently graduated with First Class Honours from his MPharm degree at the University of Sunderland, is also celebrating being named...
“If there’s something you’re good at, why let stereotypes stop you?” - a message from 21-year-old Computer Science student Cameryn Watson has for any young girl thinking of pursuing a career in technology.
Cameryn is one of the thousands celebrating online graduations at the University of Sunderland this week –...
Connected Energy, the British firm also based in the North East and world leader in energy storage systems using second-life batteries, welcomes the news of the Nissan battery plant.
“With the announcement of this new battery plant for Nissan in Sunderland we can say with confidence that the North East...
People looking for work in Sunderland can now take advantage of an online tool that works a bit like speed dating for jobs.
The Labour Xchange tool allows those looking for flexible work, whether that's a few extra hours on top of an existing job or something that will fit...
Patrick Melia, Chief Executive at Sunderland City Council, joins a national network of experts as he is appointed to the UK5G Advisory Board.
Sunderland’s forward-thinking reputation and the esteemed standing of its digital leaders continue to be noticed on a national scale as Patrick steps up to join nine new...
