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The Pavilion at Keel Square in Sunderland, home to one of the UK’s largest digital screens, has launched a year-long event showcasing works by world-renowned artists. Councillor Beth Jones shared her vision for the venue as part of Expo Sunderland. Artist Dominic Harris spoke about showcasing his works, while creative director Doddz elaborated on the […]
England and Harlequins legend Danny Care has praised the Six Nations for “uniting a nation” while also inspiring a younger generation. The 25th year of Six Nations is currently underway with England level on points with France in 2nd place. Speaking to Spark, Care said: “Rugby has given me everything, it’s the best sport in the […]
Team Sunderland men’s rugby president ‘fancies’ his team’s chances of back-to-back cup victories after their Northern Conference shield semi-final win. After successfully dismantling Leeds Trinity 67-12, – thanks to Hat-tricks from Ethan Sutcliffe, Dean Edmundson and Michael Holder – Harvey Allen, Team President, is looking to win the cup for the second season in a […]
A QUARTER of drivers are avoiding night-time driving because they say headlights are too bright for them, according to a survey by the RAC motorists’ organisation. Between a third and two-thirds of all drivers say modern headlights – which often use LEDs or halogen bulbs – can be too bright. They told the survey this […]
The Royalty Theatre, established in 1925, is marking its 100th year. Run by volunteers in Sunderland, it’s just staged Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’, directed by Corinne Kilvington. She told Spark’s Jiarui Liang about the important role the Royalty and its hardworking volunteers continue to play in the city’s arts scene.
Are you a keen history enthusiast? Do you want to place yourself at the heart of the North East’s rich heritage by immersing yourself in 1,350 years worth of history? If so, then Lily Ballentine’s report will be of interest, as she covers the search for volunteer history guides at St Peter’s Church in Sunderland.
Volunteers from across Whitley Bay pulled together last weekend to bring a spectacular light art show to St Paul’s Church on a dark and chilly winter night. Community events group Fiesta Whitley Bay (FWB) returned with their Lightwaves exhibition for the second year in a row, almost doubling their contributing artists and welcoming more than […]
Nissan and Honda have failed to reach an agreement over a multi-billion dollar merger, leaving many workers worried about their future. In December Nissan and Honda announced their plans to merge the two companies after conducting talks since last March. But since then plans have stalled and now it has been announced that the deal […]
