Our SR News reporters are spending the day working from within the community, posted in various areas of the city to help you share the stories that are important to you. Operating using mobile phones only, our team is getting closer to local news and bringing it to you faster than […]
SR News #futurenewsroom reporter Alice Winney is spending the day in Millfield finding out what’s going on in your community – tweet her at @AliceWinney Report 1 Sunderland’s New Dual Carriageway: Millfield Residents Have Thier Say On Latest Phase of Development Recording of Alice’s live report following a public meeting […]
SR News #futurenewsroom reporter Rhys Somerville is spending the day in East Boldon finding out what’s going on in your community – contact him on @rhyssomerville or somervillerhys@gmail.com Report 1 Green Belt Development Plans In East Boldon A Threat To Scenic Spots The 60 sites considered in East Boldon could […]
Cigarettes are being sold in standardised green packaging bearing graphic warnings of the dangers of smoking from today, under new rules designed to prevent young people taking up the habit. All packs must contain a minimum of 20 cigarettes to make sure the packs are big enough for health warnings […]
A South Tyneside charity has received funding from Northumbria Police’s Charities Fund. Apna Ghar, based in South Shields, provides services to women from BME communities across South Tyneside, offering advice and support to help minority ethnic women and girls develop confidence and be empowered to recognises their full potential while […]
A plane travelling from Paris to Cairo that disappeared from radar with 66 people on board was carrying passengers from Egypt, France, Belgium, Algeria, Sudan, Chad, Portugal, Canada, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and a Briton, EgyptAir has said. The EgyptAir plane was 10 miles into Egyptian airspace when it disappeared at […]
Children bitten by a dog had to be taken to hospital after being attacked by the animal in a park. The dog bit a number of children in a park in Blyth, Northumbria, on Wednesday evening, police said. None of the injuries was thought to be serious but paramedics and […]
The historic sands of Roker and Seaburn have picked up national awards for their high water quality, cleanliness and amenities from leading national environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The coveted Blue Flag will once again fly over the twin resorts this summer, after environmental improvement works improved water quality at […]
University of Sunderland Broadcast Media Production graduate, Adam Ferrari, talks about his BAFTA success for his work on the production team of the Channel 4 hit series, First Dates. The successful dating show with its simple, yet effective concept proved love really does conquer all, beating the likes of Gogglebox […]