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The recipients of awards at the Foundation of Light's Gala Dinner.

Foundation celebrates 25 years of changing lives at anniversary dinner

India Adams (front) with Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno and members of the Inspired With India group.

Group to celebrate African dance and music at the Summer Parade

Anne Wood, left, and Sheila Graber, pictured working on the mural which was created at Bede House Care Home in Sunderland.

Award-winning artist says thank you to care home with amazing mural

Sheila Graber against a background of children’s artwork.

Artist tells public 'snap up my work before it's too late'

Sunderland is set to lead the way in eyecare research

£4.2m world-leading eye health research institute heading to city

Fireflight was a Cultural Spring community project which helped launch The Fire Station in Sunderland.

We've been awarded £1m to continue work in Sunderland & South Tyneside

Bright Futures will hold an art exhibition at the University of Sunderland's Priestman Building.

Our exhibition is focused on tackling violence against women and girls

Dave Stewart has teamed up with the The Northern Academy of Music Education (NAME) and the University of Sunderland.

Legend Dave Stewart teams up with university to unearth new musicians

These are some of the famous faces to have attended university in the North East.

Famous faces and top celebrities who went to North East universities

Siblings Lara and Harrison Miller-Snee.

Siblings celebrate results day success

I was really surprised, they were very unexpected results!

Sunderland Brick Festival heading to city

Huge LEGO event heading to Sunderland

Winners of the North East Apprenticeship Awards

Winners of North East Apprentieship Awards named

Toner Avenue Primary School has held its annual Key Stage 2 External Careers Fair.

We’re inspiring the adults of tomorrow by helping children today

Enabling works forged ahead on the new Crown Works Studios in Pallion in March.

Crown Works setback won't break our spirit - we'll dig in and deliver

South Tyneside Admiral Nurse Programme has been recommissioned for another year.

Specialist dementia nursing receives University of Sunderland praise
A specialist dementia nursing programme is set to continue in South Tyneside.
Ryan Smith

University of Sunderland vice-chancellor and CEO Sir David Bell.

Uni chief says we must remain welcoming to international students

(Left to right)Rachel Boyd, SACT Clinical Educator at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Lynsey Robson, Oncology Nurse Consultant at the NHS Foundation Trust and Karen Humphreys, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland and SACT programme leader.

Cancer patients to benefit from course launched by city's university

Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy in Grace

Game of Thrones and ‘Grace’ star inspires actors of the future

Dr Angela Brown (furthest right) with members of the Training in Care team outside of their head office, in South Shields.

South Shields company celebrates 25 years of training care workers

South Shields Football Club's International Academy and the University of Sunderland are preparing to enter the second season of their partnership.

South Shields FC’s International Academy gears up for a new season

University of Sunderland students at South Shields Football Club.

Students follow footballing dream whilst gaining a degree

South Shields students celebrate their successful A-Level results

This is how all North East universities rank based on the Times Good University Guide. Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images

North East university clearing information and national rankings

The North East Apprenticeship Awards will take place once again on 11 July.

North East Apprenticeship Awards: Inspirational shortlist revealed

Wearside residents are being invited to “Come Outside” at the next Expo Sunderland event.

Ad Feature Expo Sunderland 'come outside' project set to hit Wearside

Steve and Karen with students at the University of Sunderland.

North East radio legends Steve and Karen visit media students
The pair visited student radio station Spark, located at the University of Sunderland.
Holly Allton

Aaron Steavens, the first recipient of the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

South Tyneside TikTok football star eyes Real Madrid & Bayern dream

North East Maritime Trust relaunching 106-year-old lifeboat

South Shields FC academy programme attracts international interest

South Shields pupils participate in Engineering Day

South Shields pupils participate in Engineering Day

Kevin Ball has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sunderland. Photo: David Wood.

Sunderland AFC legend Kevin Ball receives Honorary Doctorate

Lee Hall will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Arts.

Billy Elliot playwright to receive recognition

Chrissy Cameron at BBC Radio 1.

‘A dream come true’ Hebburn lad lands Radio 1 presenting gig

Matthew Fairclough

#Man becomes mental health nurse after facing own struggles

South Tyneside Council Mayor Cllr John McCabe presents artist Sheila Graber with the Freedom of the Borough of South Tyneside at South Shields Town Hall.

Fitting tributes as Sheila Graber given Freedom of South Tyneside

Former South Shields primary school teacher awarded MBE

University vice-chancellor ‘impressed’ with new football academy

Leanne Pearce.

Leanne celebrates £30,000 boost for her studies

Armed forces veterans at the University of Sunderland.

Armed Forces and Emergency Services event to be held in Sunderland

Professor John Murray and Bernard at University station, Sunderland.

Robot dog surprised Tyne and Wear Metro passengers by boarding a train

Lauren Osborne author of 'It's okay to be me.'

Graphic novel from graduate discusses neurodiversity in women

From left: Lee Picton, sporting director at South Shields FC, Lorraine Robertson, head of international development at the University of Sunderland, Geoff Thompson, chairman/owner of South Shields FC, and Tom Atkinson, international development officer at the University of Sunderland. Photo: Kev Wilson.

South Shields FC and University of Sunderland to launch football academy

Katie outside Coronation Street's iconic Rover's Return pub

Meet the Cleadon lass who has landed a dream job on Coronation Street

Sunderland University students Katie Stubbs and Declan Marshall who have set up their own business The Magical Moment during lockdown. Picture: DAVID WOOD

South Tyneside graduate lands job on BBC children’s TV shows

Lisa Cryer and her husband Mark officially launch their new children’s book, Roundabout Rabbits at Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle with their children Jude (9) and Sonny (3) Picture: DAVID WOOD

South Tyneside couple launch children's book Roundabout Rabbits

Intern Arbaz Khan and Managing Director Ian Farrar at Far North Limited

South Tyneside business benefits from university intern scheme

The University of Sunderland is asking to hear from former students as it gears up to celebrates its 30th anniversary celebrating being awarded university status.

Uni asking former students to get in touch as part of anniversary celebrations

Chrissy Cameron at the University of Sunderland's Spark radio studio.

Partially sighted young broadcaster wins accolade at national awards

Dr Andrew Aldrin speaking with children during the event at the University of Sunderland.

Picture: DAVID WOOD

Son of second man on the moon looks to inspire new generation

The Cultural Spring’s Emma Horsman, left, with Emma Scarr dropping off craft packs.

Cultural Spring arts project praised

Hundreds of prospective employees attended a jobs fair at the Stadium of Light as part of the City of Sunderland Business Festival.

Prospective employees hope to score themselves a new job

Staff from across the Trust who have worked on the TOPIC project have been nominated for a Nursing Times award.

Ad Feature Care of older people is hot TOPIC as team in the running for national award

Rebecca Welch, the first woman to take charge of an English Football League match, alongside University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor Sir David Bell.

Picture: DAVID WOOD

History making female referee awarded honorary fellowship by city’s university

Brontë Bates and her husband Daniel on their wedding day.

Pregnant student urges others to get a Covid vaccine

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