Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have sent out a warning today (January 22) that they will “prosecute anyone who attacks firefighters” while they carry out life saving work. This warning comes after stones were thrown at a crew tackling a rubbish fire on Bridge Road South in North […]
Day: 22 January 2016
BREAKING: Walkers ‘stranded’ on Roker Pier are rescued
Six people have been rescued by Sunderland Coastguards after the group got ‘stranded’ on Roker Pier due to high tides. No one is injured. The incident happened at about 2pm this afternoon. According to a SR News source the walkers were removed from the Pier through an internal underground tunnel […]
BREAKING: Walkers ‘stranded’ on Roker Pier
SR News have got reports that coastguards are currently rescuing ‘stranded’ walkers on Roker Pier. According to the SR News source the walkers are being removed through an internal underground tunnel. More follows…
Wearside dogs keep warm this winter thanks to Seaburn lady
By Alice Winney & Gemma Westland It’s brass monkeys this January and a lady from Seaburn has been busy knitting to keep our fury friends warm. Jan Brown has spent over 4,000 hours with her knitting needles, making everything from snoods to jumpers for greyhounds across the world. Since her knitting skills […]
North East has ‘the safest’ drivers in Britain
The North East has the safest drivers in Britain. The analysis of Direct Line car insurance policyholders with Drive Plus, which provides motorists with feedback on their driving behaviour, saw drivers in the North East finish top when scored on safety elements such as speed, smooth acceleration and braking. Chart […]
University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor to advise Government on social mobility in higher education
University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor Shirley Atkinson is a member of the new Social Mobility Advisory Group, it was announced yesterday. The Social Mobility Advisory Group, launched by Universities UK (UUK), will publish a report in the summer which will be given to the Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson MP, […]
Two North East councils among 48 in UK to get £5m cash to stop rogue landlords
Newcastle and Middlesbrough councils are among 48 councils across the UK to receive a £5m cash boost to tackle rogue landlords in their area, Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced today. Forty eight councils will share the funding so they can take on the irresponsible landlords that force tenants to live […]