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This year Mother’s Day falls on March 19. It’s a great opportunity to spoil your mother and spend quality time together. To make this Mother’s Day very special, and take your mam out to create unforgettable memories, Spark have brought together five great places to spend Mother’s Day in Sunderland. Are you planning to visit […]
The university and college union (UCU) announced five additional days of strikes. Since 2009 UCU members pay has been cut by 25%. An offer was made in of a pay rise of 4-5% for the 2023-24 round, but, no improvement had been made on the 3% offer for 2022-23. This is not seen by the […]
The greatly anticipated SU Election results are finally here! After a very intense week of campaigning, where all the candidates were out and about highlighting their plans to students, the results night came with the exciting announcement of the winners. Here are the results: Prince Ikechi elected President of Activities Dola Dada elected President of […]
Here’s a guide on all the clubs, bars and restaurants in Newcastle where you may bump into your favourite stars. We’ve found eight different venues known to be frequented by the rich and famous. Number One: Miller and Carter Miller and Carter is a steak house that has been awarded ‘The Masters of Steak’ […]
Whether you celebrate the day for its historical importance, or for the love of a perfectly pulled Guinness, St Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular and well-loved days on the calendar. It’s also a hugely important time for local businesses across the region, with many establishments hosting various types of events, live music, […]
An enhanced coaching centre in Sunderland has applauded what coaches say is a “great experience” in bringing leading women coaches to motivate its under 12s group. Spark recently covered the news that Sunderland AFC Women coaches, Mel Reay and Steph Libbey, visited the Beacon of Light to give the Sunderland RTC girls a coaching session […]
Tyne and Wear’s most senior firefighter, Chris Lowther, has announced his retirement after 26 years in the job. Lowther, 50, announced his plans to retire on Monday but will remain in post until a replacement is announced in May. He will then oversee a handover period, retiring no later than October 31. Chris said: “It […]
Sunderland icon Gary Bennett has sung the praises of campaign group Show Racism the Red Card as the organisation helped its one millionth person. The charity, which was founded in 1996 in the North East, has delivered regular educational workshops in a bid to educate against racism in society using high-profile football figures as role […]
Booming past its initial infancy phase within literature and digital media, the widespread integration of the macabre and the convenience of knowledge have swiftly morphed into a melting pot resulting into the newfound interest of the True Crime genre. From bibliographies written by serial killers sitting in solitary confinement, to Netflix series’ and documentaries written […]
A group of nerdy scientists simply just existing in California. How did something so normal, so average keep viewers in the US and beyond gripped for 12 seasons? Hitting our screens in 2005, it’s clear to see the early seasons were written and produced in a different time. From engineer Howard Wolowitz’s blatant and uncomfortable […]
