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Dr Jon Rees, senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sunderland, knows first-hand how one’s mental health can severely impact their physical lifestyle. In this feature, Jon shares his personal and expert knowledge of how the smallest efforts can lead to significant improvements in our mental health, and offers practical advice on how […]
A young single mother shares her story of juggling love, education, motherhood, work, and mental health, all under the weight of society’s judgment. For her, becoming a mother at 19 didn’t mean life had to stop. It meant learning to fight for the future she still deserved. At the age of 18 when her friends […]
From black metal savagery to mythology inspired riff worship, the North East’s metal scene’s diversity makes it an area to watch in 2025, as Will Pollock discovers. Metal music is a genre of rock that is defined by dark lyricism, aggressive guitars and drums accompanied by intense vocal delivery. The genre is deeply rooted in […]
A pair of North-East filmmakers are launching a new production company to put the North-East on the map. Libby Walker, an actress and producer from South-Shields has teamed up with Neil Marshall, a North-East director behind films such as The Descent, Game of Thrones and Dog Soldiers, to launch their new production company ‘’Nana Peg […]
The Galapagos have had to find a precarious balance between protecting the animal and plant species within the archipelago and also protecting the tourism that the beauty and history of the islands attracts – Grace Stewart-Piercy looks into how this is finding a level. How does one of the World’s most beautiful locations balance the […]
Recent developments in AI technology have seen a surge of concern over its use, particularly for those in the gaming industry. Declan McCourt investigates. For many in the gaming world, the prospect of AI technology is an enticing one, bringing with it a whole host of exciting new opportunities from entirely AI generated quest lines […]
Robert Smith investigates the story of Leyla Ozturk, a young girl who suffered a neck injury in a football match. This injury led to her discovering that she had thyroid cancer, saving her life. It was just a standard Sunday morning for Leyla Ozturk as she prepared to play football for Skelton United. The game […]
Sunderland Cocktail Week, an annual celebration of mixology hosted by Sunderland BID and Culture, returned this year with an impressive lineup of over 30 participating venues. Running from January 31 to February 9, the event showcased a diverse range of cocktails, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore the city’s vibrant bar scene. In the […]
