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As the cost of living rises for households across the UK, individuals and charity organisations in Sunderland are supporting people in need of food and warm spaces. The growing energy prices disproportionately affect low-income earners, making some entirely dependent on food banks. Furthermore, electricity prices in the UK rose by 66.7% and gas prices by […]
In the rise of the cost of living crisis, many businesses and markets have been affected. The online sneaker market exists in Facebook groups such as Crepe City: Marketplace, where over 30,000 members trade, buy and sell their favourite shoes, with some going upwards of hundreds of pounds. With many people focused on paying the […]
Gateshead maternity staff recently received the chief nursing officer awards including the CMO silver award and MSW award. The chief midwifery officer for NHS England Prof Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent visited Gateshead Maternity Services on January 31 to present the awards with chief executive Yvonne Ormston MBE. Lesley Heelbeck, head of midwifery for Gateshead Health said: “I […]
A couple have taken on the challenge to clean 30 beaches on the east coast of England in 30 days, starting in Bamburgh. Alice Eames and Jonny Leeding are supporting Surfers Against Sewage, a national Cornwall-based charity initiative, to clean one million miles of beach and waterways, with sponsorship from MOS Motorhome Hire. Jonny Leeding said: […]
Calling all foodies – restaurant week is here! Sunderland Restaurant Week (March 4 to March 12) is just around the corner, and Spark have found five deals to get you sorted for this exciting week ahead to make sure you don’t miss out! Fausto Coffee Fausto Coffee, located on the beautiful Marine Walk on Roker […]
North East bus operators have secured a share of extra funding from the Government, saving routes from potential cuts. Last week, Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Government announced £80million of additional funding as part of a wider package of measures to help struggling bus operators. But some industry experts have only cautiously welcomed the news and have […]
A tribute act festival has added three more bands to the line-up. Christmas Rocks returns to O2 City Hall, Newcastle, in December this year. The event is planned to take place on three nights, December 27 to December 29. Blackmore’s Blood, Tyne Maiden, and INXS UK are the latest to join the line-up and six […]
A ban has been placed on the Farne Islands in Northumberland that restricts visitor access due to fears surrounding Avian Influenza (bird flu). The National Trust, who have managed these islands for around 100 years, have brought these restrictions mainly upon the Inner Farne Islands and Staple Islands during early 2023 after the seabird colonies […]
Supporters of a charity that helps families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a child, are on the road again. After a four-year break, Paul , Phil and Mark, will be venturing on a 200-mile walk from Nottingham to Sunderland to raise vital funds for Sunderland-based charity 4Louis. The charity, based in Pallion, […]
A University of Sunderland graduate and former Spark volunteer is hosting Iceland’s national selection event for Eurovision 2023. Sigurður Þorri Gunnarsson – also known as Siggi Gunnars – is one of three hosts of Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s television show that is used to select the country’s Eurovision representative each year. Gunnars said: “It is an honour […]
