Horsing around at Sunderland Uni
January 29, 2009 by Fiona Alston · Comments
The University of Sunderland has a brand new Equestrian Club.
The Equestrian Club has been set up this year thanks to an enthusiastic student and the support of the new sports officer.
When he arrived to Sunderland from Nottingham Uni the first thing that Richard Hudak noticed was that there was no club or society to serve equestrian loving students. Having made enquires last year into interested students and the sports office, Richard then set about looking for a riding centre for the club to train if the club should form.
Premier League’s sack race gets worse
January 25, 2009 by Shaun Wathey · Comments
Paul Ince was sacked after just 17 games in charge.
The managerial merry-go-round has always been something that has made for thousands of column inches over the years, but this year it seems to be filling more than normal.
Tripathi on the move
January 25, 2009 by Shaun Wathey · Comments
One of Sunderland University’s top athletes is currently involved in a transfer saga that could rival any in the cricketing world.
Vishal Tripathi is currently a cricketer with Lancashire County Cricket Club, but the opening batsman has attracted a lot of interest and two firm offers have been put forward.
Belief syndrome
January 22, 2009 by Ziggy Shah · Comments
Over the years countless notions have been gathered by boxing experts about the ingredients required to become a world champion.
Speed, accuracy, technicality and stamina are vital; some will mention heart and courage aided by an iron chin, while others swear by power mixed with raw aggression.
But the most important component of all is an invisible force that is the least talked about, belief.
Great starts for Clauzel and Curran
January 22, 2009 by Alfie Wilkinson · Comments
Mark Clauzel and Dougie Curran two of the North East’s brightest boxing talents made winning starts to their professional careers at the Eston Sports Academy in Middlesbrough on Friday night.
The Newcastle based boxers both won points decisions after facing tricky opponents fighting on the Truscott - Simpson under card televised on Sky Sports 1.
Simpson stuns Truscott
January 22, 2009 by Alfie Wilkinson · Comments
John Simpson.
Middlesbrough’s Paul Truscott has lost his Commonwealth featherweight title to John Simpson.
The 22-year-old Teesider began the fight well but was gradually worn down by his stronger and more aggressive opponent.
A bruising bout was stopped in the eighth round following a nasty cut to Truscott’s eye caused by an accidental clash of heads.
O’Sullivan wins Masters title
January 19, 2009 by JamieSmith · Comments
The most natural player the game of snooker has ever seen, Ronnie O’Sullivan, took the Masters title after an enthralling final at Wembley Arena, which the Londoner won 10-8.
Chinese New Year
Firecrackers, dragons, lions and unicorn dancing are among the celebrations in Newcastle’s China Town at 11am on 8th February 2009.
The event marks the most important celebration for Chinese people all over the world.
Florence Oiu, Chair of the Chinese Festivity Group, said: “Chinese New Year is a celebration of revival, regeneration and revitalisation. Each year we look forward to this celebration of Chinese culture where East meets West and hundreds of families enjoy a great day out at this colourful event.”
Exhibits include craft and food stalls, Chinese costumes, computer workshops and face-painting and lantern making. Refreshments are available throughout the day.
Daniel Curtis, Sophie Hyde, Saeed Chaudhary, Samantha Kelly, Marie Donnelly
Pietersen resigns as Moores is sacked
January 17, 2009 by vishaltripathi · Comments
After a roller coaster few months for English Cricket, Kevin Pietersen has left the post as England captain with immediate effect and Peter Moores has been given the boot as coach. 
Pietersen’s resignation comes after only five months at the helm, when he was named the successor of Micheal Vaughan by Moores, following England’s 2-1 defeat in the 4 test match series against South Africa back in August.
Ancient Greek Afternoon
The History of Ancient Greeks comes alive in a North East museum on the 27th January 2009.
The Old Fulling Mill Museum, Durham is hosting a programme of activities aimed at children between 5 and 11 which includes creating your own Ancient Greek Manuscripts and making Trojan Horses.
Admission fees are £1:00 for an adult and £ 0.50 for children and concessions.
Family tickets are available for £2.50
For more information contact The Old Fulling Mill Archeoogical Museum on 01913341823.
By:Daniel Curtis, Marie Donnelly, Sophie Hyde, Saeed Chaudhary, Samantha Kelly
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