Grave holders in Sunderland are being advised about improvements and grounds maintenance works for updating and making cemeteries safer and greener.
As part of the works, including a safety survey of all memorials and grave stones, the City Council is requiring that grave holders remove any unauthorised items such as...
According to the 2000 film Gladiator, Emperor Marcus Aurelius says 'Death smiles on us all. All one can do is smile back.'
The Second Century Roman Emperor probably had his lines finessed for the movie; his recorded words are something like:
"Why do you hunger for length of days? The point...
New property price data analysed by Open Property Group Sunderland for detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses, and flats
Average Detached House Price = £270,799
Average Semi-Detached House Price = £147,017
Average Terraced House Price = £114,709
Average Flats Property Price = £86,532
Looking at Carlisle’s (as the closest city to...
A University of Sunderland student diagnosed with cancer twice in six months is celebrating after finally receiving the all-clear, and plans to do the Great North Run to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust later this year.
At just 21 years old, Sean Tighe has undergone more hospital treatment...
Many people are taking on challenges and setting themselves daily fitness goals while on lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, but for one Sunderland lecturer her need to keep fit and mobile has led to her setting herself a very unusual challenge – and rediscovering the meaning of good neighbours.
Liz...
BUDDING SOUTHWICK GARDENERS are being invited to adopt a planter to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Ten planters are available to adopt on the community orchard in Cato Street which is currently being developed by the Southwick Altogether Raising Aspirations (SARA) project and the community.
Vicki Neal, community engagement worker...
Many
of us make New Year resolutions to get fitter and more active, to eat more
healthily and lose weight.
But
though we might start out with good intentions, a tough session at the gym or a
visit to the health food store can be enough to send us scuttling back to our
couch and...
SUNDERLAND has become the first local authority in the North East to sign the Healthy Weight Declaration, underlining a commitment to supporting residents to live full and healthy lives.
Signing the declaration means that Sunderland City Council is committing to delivering practical measures to help the city’s residents stay healthy,...
Having a newborn baby can make it extremely challenging for mums to find the time and energy to workout. But if you’re really determined to get your pre-baby body back, you need to be resourceful. There are plenty of ways to get back in shape after giving birth and...
Next week, Sunderland students can enjoy an array of exciting opportunities, including discounts, entertainment, and giveaways, but they need to act quickly.
The highly anticipated annual Student Raid at The Bridges is making its return on Monday, September 25th. It promises a night filled with both fun and fantastic deals,...
