Nature and wellbeing are closely connected, with time spent outdoors having a positive impact on mental and physical health.

“People who would have donated in the past are coming back as clients.” Nurses, teachers and firefighters have all been ...

Statistics posted in November 2024 by Shelter, a national homeless charity, show that 123,100 households are living in ...

Sunderland City Council have issued a statement about the drastic increase in homelessness in the area over the last few ...

St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham is hosting its annual Light up a Life Service at Durham Cathedral on Sunday, December 15th.

Joe and Rob discuss the importance of homegrown talent to Sunderland and the wider area; why should clubs prioritise training their own academy players from the ground up, rather than rely on transfer ...

Three Sunderland-based business owners break down what different generations mean to them – you’ll hear from Jonathan Pickup of Jonathan Pickup Hair, Mandy Brown of Harrison & Brown Furniture, and ...

Please be aware that this episode contains frequent reference to abuse, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, and murder. Listener discretion is advised, and listeners who are particularly affected ...

On May 1st, 2023, Paul O’Neill, 62, lost the love of his life at St Cuthbert’s Hospice. A semi-retired children’s cycling ...

Ellie, Taylor, and Luke tackle a big problem in the world of grass-roots football – lack of funding. Without funding, many Sunday League teams simply wouldn’t exist.

This episode of Word on Wearside is made in collaboration with The Final Nail Podcast. We all know how complicated and expensive dying can be, but what if you have a few extra stone? As a death ...

In this episode of Word on Wearside, we delve into why many students need to work alongside their studies and how it impacts their life. Balancing work whilst studying can lead to a number of issues; ...