Author: Kyoka Omori
March 12 was National Plant a Flower Day and, to celebrate, a gardening and planting event was held at A Space 2 Grow, by the Sunderland University sustainability team. A Space 2 Grow is a community garden run and maintained by volunteers, and there are regular sessions at weekends. Kyoka Omori, from Spark, went along […]
Sunderland Winter Gardens has been awarded a hefty repair grant from the Arts Council, with the city council also planning a significant investment in the repairs from it own funds. The Winter Gardens is a much-loved landmark in the city, and home to more than 2,000 species of plants. Spark’s Kyoka Omori went along to […]
Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, supporting local economic growth and innovation under a new government plan. Under the National Procurement Policy, complicated government buying processes will be simplified to make it easier for small businesses to create more jobs. The idea […]
The number of abandoned animals in Tyne and Wear rose sharply last winter, increasing by over 20%. According to the RSPCA, 486 pets were reported abandoned in the region between November 2022 and January 2023, up from 401 during the same period in 2020-2021—a 21% increase. Nationwide, the RSPCA’s report highlighted an even grimmer picture. […]
Nissan, the renowned Japanese car manufacturer, is grappling with a critical financial challenge and urgently seeking new investors to ensure its survival. A senior official revealed to the Financial Times: “We have only 12 to 14 months to navigate this crisis. The road ahead will be tough, and ultimately, we need both Japan and the […]
Climate change is a global issue that affects not only humans but also animals. The World Economic Forum highlights the strong connection between climate change and rising sea levels, stating: “Climate change is the primary driver of global sea level rise.” They explain further: “As the Earth’s temperature increases, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, […]
The Bank of England has announced a second interest rate cut this year, lowering it to 4.75%, following a drop in September’s inflation rate to 1.7%. According to the Bank of England, three primary factors are driving inflation in the UK. The first is the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused significant shortages […]
Environmental activists such as Greta Thunberg are helping inspire Sunderland students to take everyday actions to tackle climate change. The University of Sunderland’s environmental sustainability team takes a role in reducing the institution’s carbon footprint and encouraging students to take sustainable actions. Organisers have noticed that the awareness of environmental issues, such as climate change […]
