Sisters Lucy and Laura Giles have found the right prescription for success, after both deciding to train as new doctors.
Lucy joined the University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine this term, following in her sister’s footsteps. Laura is now in the third year of the MBChB Medicine degree. She was...
Bicycles are a type of horse that doesn't eat grass or need to poop, and if you feed them petrol, they turn into a motorbike.
When purchasing a bicycle, it's important to remember that red ones go faster, and if you want to be popular, get a car instead.
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The Government’s "Eat Out Help Out" scheme has proved deliciously tempting to diners across Sunderland.
The new incentive, to give the restaurant industry a much-needed boost after lockdown, was positively received across the city with the majority of eateries signing up to take part.
And happy restaurant owners have reported an...
Lovers of the theatre can now share the gift of a live show experience at one of the beloved venues in the North East with their dear ones.
Sunderland Empire Theatre, at High Street West, has become the latest business to join a hugely successful gift card scheme.
And that means...
Yesterday was World Vegan Day and – according to one north-east academic – we should all consider making every day of our lives free from animal products.
Vegan diets are entirely based on plant foods – which means that vegans consume no meat; eggs; cheese, milk or other dairy products;...
The impact and importance of Alzheimer’s research by academics at the University of Sunderland has been shared with the public at one of the region’s major visitor attractions.
From the future direction of specialist dementia nursing care, to a tool which can potentially diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, Dr Heather Yemm and...
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...
Monday 17th January 2022. It’s the most depressing day of the year – apparently.
But why? What is it about the third Monday of January – particularly in a COVID-era - that seems to make us feel worse than any other time?
Dr Rebecca Owens is a psychology expert from the...
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, occurs 47 days before Easter Sunday and this year it will take place on 1st March.
Traditionally, pancakes are made with flour, eggs and milk and they are fried in butter or oil. Whether you prefer your pancakes with a savoury or sweet...
A group of Performing Arts students from the University of Sunderland have been using their creative talents to inspire primary school pupils to look after their physical and mental health.
The Year 3 students have spent the last two months touring local primary schools as part of the HealthyBods project,...
