Hundreds of graduate and student nurses from the University of Sunderland have been deployed - or are waiting to join - the frontline to help in fight against Covid-19.
Just weeks ago a 40-strong graduating cohort of nurses began working at hospitals across the North East as the NHS faces...
A short video to highlight the situation that North East food banks have found themselves in during the COVID-19 crisis has been produced and a British Independent Film Award winner has given his support to help others
Northumberland film maker, Jason Thompson, runs his firm, Sound Ideas Media from his...
Local housebuilder supports anniversary fundraiser for Percy Hedley Foundation.
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments North East has contributed £26,500 to a 50th anniversary fundraising campaign for the Percy Hedley Foundation - one of the largest regional charities that supports those with additional needs
The fundraiser for the Percy Hedley Foundation...
A group of motivated and determined youth who have set out to improve their lives have been commended for their contributions to their local area.
Local leaders gathered in Sunderland last week to celebrate the success of the latest Prince’s Trust course.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) offer...
North-east comedian Vic Reeves is said to be “made up” at having landed a small part in long-running soap Coronation Street.
It turns out that Vic, 58, is a lifelong fan of the Manchester-based soap opera.
The Sun newspaper has revealed that Vic will play a shopkeeper in a short run...
SUNDERLAND soldier David Ansell is only days into his 1,000-day challenge for Cancer Research UK but has already been overwhelmed with support.
David hit the headlines after announcing he would walk or shuffle – a pace between a walk and a run – 10 miles every day until September 2025,...
AS PART of the city’s jubilee celebrations, Sunderland Libraries Services is hosting screenings of a new film produced and curated by the Yorkshire and North East Film Archives to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s unprecedented 70 years of reign.
Seen To Be Believed takes an affectionate look at how the...
Students at St Paul’s CE Primary School in Ryhope are being encouraged to immerse themselves in a good book, aided by the support of homebuilder Bellway.
The company, which is building 60 new homes at its Barton Meadows development in Ryhope, has donated £300 to the school in nearby Waterworks...
The iconic Coca Cola Christmas truck will have a run for it’s money this year as North East based transport company, Hawthorns Logistics, will be travelling up and down the country in two specially branded lorries helping to raise awareness of Dragonfly Cancer Trust.
Also based in the North East,...
In just over two weeks, Sunderland will be hosting the UK leg of the 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series, placing it alongside major international cities like Hamburg, Montreal, and Abu Dhabi.
The 2023 World Triathlon Championship Series commenced in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in early March and has since made stops...
