Victoria Smith secured a £75,000 Innovate UK grant to boost her platform, Gig Lab, supporting grassroots music venues in Sunderland. Sunderland Entrepreneur Receives £75,000 Grant for Grassroots Music Platform A woman in Sunderland got a £75,000 grant. Victoria Smith created a platform for music venues. The platform helps grassroots venues. Innovate UK recognized Victoria’s idea…
Seven arrests followed the Middlesbrough v Sunderland match at Riverside, with charges laid and strict police action praised for minimal trouble. Seven Arrested After Middlesbrough Versus Sunderland Match at Riverside Hey, guess what happened at the Sunderland match? Seven people got arrested. The game ended in handcuffs for them. Sunderland actually won for the first…
Following the Boro-Sunderland match, police arrested seven fans, including a 17-year-old, on charges ranging from harassment to assault. Seven Arrested After Middlesbrough Versus Sunderland Derby Clash; Teenager Involved Seven football fans got arrested after the Middlesbrough-Sunderland game on Monday night at the Riverside Stadium. Police had warned fans that trouble would not be tolerated. A…
A £1,000 reward is available for information on 25 individuals linked to disorder in Sunderland last summer Reward of up to £1,000 Offered to Identify People After Sunderland Disorder Sunderland: A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered. This is to help identify 25 people linked to a disorder last summer. The charity Crimestoppers…
Yvette Nyinakijeri, a Sunderland graduate, overcomes trauma to become a nurse. Sunderland University Graduate Who Fled Rwandan Genocide Lands Dream Job Sunderland: Yvette Nyinakijeri, a graduate from the University of Sunderland, has achieved her dream job as a nurse. She fled the Rwandan genocide and faced many challenges along the way. At 38, Yvette graduated…
A new monthly food market will debut at Sheepfolds Stables in Sunderland, featuring local traders and delicious offerings. New Monthly Food Market Launches at Sunderland’s Sheepfolds Stables Sunderland: A new monthly food and drink market is launching this weekend. It will be at the historic Sheepfolds Stables. Visitors can enjoy a pie from Si King’s…
A Sunderland man has been jailed for attacking his partner while on bail for previous domestic violence. Sunderland Thug Jailed for Choking Partner and Fracturing Her Jaw Sunderland: A man has been jailed for attacking his partner. Scott Gibson choked her and fractured her jaw while on bail for earlier violence. They met through a…
Sunderland’s new battery recycling plant gets a £1.7m investment to boost UK self-sufficiency and tackle waste from lithium-ion batteries. Sunderland Recycling Plant Plans Advance with £1.7m Funding Boost Sunderland: Plans for a battery recycling plant are moving ahead. A £1.7m investment deal will help make this happen. Lithium Salvage wants to build a refinery in…
Glenda Young, a best-selling author, has raised over £10,000 for a loneliness charity through her book sales in partnership with Alfa Leisureplex Group Sunderland Author Raises Over £10,000 for Loneliness Charity Through Books Sunderland: A best-selling author has made a big impact. Glenda Young raised over £10,000 for a national loneliness charity. Her books focus…
Charlotte Crosby has welcomed her second child with fiancé Jake Ankers, revealed by her dad’s heartfelt Instagram post. Charlotte Crosby Welcomes Second Child as Dad Shares Emotional Baby News Sunderland: Charlotte Crosby just had her second baby with fiancé Jake Ankers. Her dad, Gary, shared the news on Instagram, making it a special moment for…
Mums of stabbing victims call for families to track kitchen knives to combat knife crime Murder Victims’ Mums Urge Families to Count Their Knives at Home Southport: Mums of stabbing victims are urging families to keep track of kitchen knives. They want to help fight against knife crime. The Prime Minister announced new rules to…
Berghaus aims to enhance outdoor access for people with disabilities through new initiatives and support programs Sunderland’s Berghaus Launches Initiative for Nature Access for Disabled People Sunderland: Berghaus is launching a new initiative to help people with disabilities enjoy nature. They want to make outdoor activities more accessible for everyone. Berghaus, a well-known outdoor brand,…
Sunderland City Council has approved new road and industrial developments at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park, boosting local jobs. Sunderland City Council Greenlights New Road and Industrial Projects Sunderland: City councillors have approved new road and industrial projects. This will happen at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park, or IAMP, near Nissan. The Planning and Highways…
Sunderland City Council has refused plans to convert a newsagents into bedsits due to lack of financial contribution for wildlife protection Sunderland Council Rejects Controversial Plans for Newsagents Conversion Sunderland: The city council has turned down plans to change a newsagents into bedsits. The proposal was for the Chester News site on Chester Road. The…
Two burglars stole over £100,000 worth of items from new homes in Yorkshire ‘Greedy’ Duo Target Yorkshire New Build Homes in £100,000 Crime Spree Yorkshire: A pair of burglars targeted new homes, stealing over £100,000 worth of items. Michael Bell and Mark Blaney broke into houses across the region, including West and North Yorkshire, County…
Six months after the riots, community leaders reflect on the impact and recovery in Sunderland What I Learned Six Months After the Far-Right Riots in Sunderland Sunderland: Six months ago, a burning car filled the air with smoke. Far-right rioters flipped it over and set it ablaze in the city center. On August 2, chaos…
Sunderland City Council approves SNOP UK’s expansion, promising new jobs and growth. SNOP UK Expands Operations in Washington Following Council Approval Sunderland: The city council has approved SNOP UK’s expansion plans. This decision will help create new jobs and boost the local economy. SNOP UK is a major player in the automotive industry. They moved…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will speak at a party conference in Sunderland today, exclusively for party members in Houghton-le-Spring. Nigel Farage to Address Reform UK Conference in Sunderland Today Sunderland: Nigel Farage is speaking at a Reform UK conference today. The event is in Houghton-le-Spring and is only for party members. It starts this…
Sunderland’s Roker Pier will receive £200,000 in repairs after Storm Babet caused significant damage, with work starting this spring. Sunderland’s Roker Pier to Undergo £200,000 Repairs After Storm Babet Damage Sunderland: Roker Pier is getting a makeover. City councillors approved repairs after Storm Babet caused damage last October. Work is set to start this spring.…
Sunderland City Council has approved plans for a new bike storage facility at Elemore Country Park, enhancing community access and enjoyment. Sunderland’s Elemore Country Park to Enhance with New Cycle Storage Facility Sunderland: Plans for bike storage at Elemore Country Park are moving forward. The city council approved the proposal for a new facility at…
