The singing sensation Katherine Jenkins will mark the Queen’s 90th birthday by releasing her own version of the National Anthem tomorrow. She will also be performing at two special concerts celebrating the occasion in May and June. Ms Jenkins, who has appeared on shows such as Pop Star to Opera […]
Day: 20 April 2016
North East unemployment rises by 8 per cent
Unemployment has increased for the first time in almost a year, while the number of women in work has fallen by 40,000, new figures have revealed. The unemployment rate for the North East has also risen by 8.0 per cent and the jobless total jumped by 21,000 between December and […]
Dementia sufferers receive ‘disjointed’ care, MPs warn
Many people with dementia are receiving “disjointed and substandard” care, MPs have warned. Seven in ten people with the condition are also suffering from another long-term health problem but these issues are treated in “isolation”, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia said. More must be done to ensure that […]
North East GCSE results improve
The state-of-the-nation report card has found that GCSE results in the North East are improving. However, despite this, the report, which is published by the Fair Education Alliance (FEA), has found that good schooling in England is still “patchy”. The group of education organisation also concluded more must be done to […]
Planning permission granted for Vaux regeneration to start
Planning permission has been granted for the Vaux regeneration meaning the first phase of development can begin at the site. It has been dormant for almost 17 years, but the green light has been given from Sunderland City Council. The plans were submitted by Siglion, which was put together after […]