The venue is offering schools and colleges across the region a way of ensuring their proms can take place and still obey government rules.
Rainton Arena, near Houghton-le-Spring, has come up with a solution which owners hope will save thousands of youngsters from disappointment.
The arena, which can normally take up...
THE OPPORTUNITY to dine out at a bargain price has proved too tempting to resist, leading to another highly successful Sunderland Restaurant Week.
The week-long event ended on Sunday ( 24 March) with more than 21,500 diners taking advantage of the special deals at dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars...
A car industry association, which represents Nissan and other major car makers, has expressed worries over the possibility of a hard Brexit.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has stressed that its members need tariff-free access to EU markets in order to avoid a slump that could affect...
Sunderland University’s impressive record of encouraging and supporting older students has seen it shortlisted for a national award.
Sunderland has made the shortlist for the Student Diversity and Widening Participation Category of The Guardian University Awards 2017.
Run by The Guardian newspaper, these awards aim to highlight exceptional work by UK...
Sunderland's leading shopping centre shopping centre is encouraging eco-friendly choices ahead of Earth Day.
The Bridges is highlighting plastic alternatives and reusable products at its retailers to mark Earth Day on 22 April, which started in 1970 to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment.
And shoppers heading to...
A student from the University in Sunderland, whose engineering skills were uncovered during her schooling, has achieved a significant feat by winning a prestigious national award in London for her innovative invention aimed at children’s hospitals.
Francesca Mobberley, from Dame Allan’s Junior School in Newcastle, first wowed a panel of...
A partially sighted former St Joseph’s Catholic Academy pupil has won a highly acclaimed accolade at the national student radio awards.
Chrissy Cameron, who has very limited sight in both eyes, was named ‘Best Newcomer' at the 2021 Student Radio Awards (SRAs) which is sonsored by BBC Sounds and Global.
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...
As people's livelihoods are being destroyed by the government's lockdowns and restrictions, forcing them to rely on the government for Universal Credit, more and more are turning to food banks to keep themselves and their families fed.
As a consequence, food banks are fighting hard to keep up with the...
For almost two decades world-renowned calligrapher Dr. Manny Ling has made it his mission to create a hub for the traditional letter-making skills on Wearside.
But the University of Sunderland Programme Leader for MA Design will be leaving his academic post after Christmas for pastures new in Vietnam.
After 22 years...
