People in the North East are willing to set aside £11,224 for home improvements, which is below the national average of £17,765. The survey by Zoopla found that this was the average amount that people in the region said they would be prepared to save. Lawrence Hall, a spokesman for Zoopla, said: […]
The Bridges Shopping Centre in Sunderland is celebrating as it welcomes two shops. Plus-size fashion brand Yours Clothing is re-opening a store today (Friday, May 27), following on from a trial period in the centre last year. And bosses at the centre have also announced the arrival of Holland and Barrett […]
Emerging acts from across the North East are being given the chance to take to the stage with some of music’s biggest names at Sunniside Live. This year, event organisers Helen Davies and Sean Maddison are appealing for up-and-coming acts from across the North East to join the line-up by […]
Nigel Farage has pledged to offer up the services of all Ukip MEPs to support Boris Johnson, if he became Prime Minister. Speaking as he greeted people on the streets of Newcastle, the Ukip leader said if David Cameron resigned after a referendum defeat, then he would want a Brexit […]
A joint seaside initiative to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) is starting this weekend in North Tyneside. The initiative is aimed at improving the experience of visitors to the area, while also ensuring the quality of life of those who reside there. Operation Coastwatch sees neighbourhood officers team up […]
By Megan West and Daniel Parkes New rules to outlaw so-called “legal highs” have come into force. It means a blanket ban on the production, distribution and supply of psychoactive substances. Police now have the power to shut down shops selling them – and there are tougher sentences of up […]
By Daniel Park and Megan West University staff throughout Tyne and Wear have risen up against their 1.1 per cent pay resulting in a 48-hour strike from today (Wednesday, May 25). Members of the University and College Union (UCU) will also refuse to work overtime, set additional work, or undertake […]
A capacity crowd will welcome the Three Lions to Wearside on Friday, with tickets for England’s game versus Australia at the Stadium of Light now sold out. Excitement is building as Sunderland gets ready to welcome officials and supporters from the England and Australia teams, with events and activities across […]
Fire Crews from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a fire on Newcastle’s Swing Bridge. Smoke can be seen billowing from the pontoon at the centre of the Swing Bridge, used by thousands of drivers each week, connecting Newcastle to Gateshead. In a statement made […]
A report has claimed unfair school funding puts hundreds of thousands of children in schools in the North at a disadvantage compared with their counterparts in London. It has revealed at primary school level, the north of England receives about £4,600 per pupil in grant funding, which is about the […]