Sharon Hodgson MP has welcomed the launch of a new carers campaign. The MP for Washington and Sunderland West welcomed the launch of the Honeypot Campaign – For Children Who Care. Honeypot, a children’s charity, is leading a campaign to recognise the specific needs of children aged between 5 and 12 […]
Police investigating a rape on Newcastle Quayside have arrested a man in connection with the incident. The incident occurred between 9.45pm and 10.30pm on Friday, March 25, when a 25-year-old woman was attacked as she walked along the Close, near to the Quayside bar. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing […]
Generations of people are coming together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland. A programme of centenary commemorations of the First World War air raid attack which killed 22 people and injured many more takes place this week. One of the […]
Two 16-year-old youths who climbed on the roof of Newcastle General Hospital have been jailed. On Saturday, March 5, police received a report that four people had climbed onto the roof of a building in the grounds of the General Hospital, in Wingrove Avenue, throwing stones at vehicles, members of […]
How do you like your breakfast in the morning? 13 per cent of people living in the North East prefer a full English for breakfast according to a new poll. The North East scored similarly to the East of England, who also prefer a full English breakfast. The poll, conducted […]
A series of major roadworks are due to start on the south side of the river in Sunderland as work continues to develop the New Wear Crossing. Work will begin in Pallion on Monday, April 4, with the removal of the traffic islands and the roundabout that connects Pallion New […]
A man has been shot by armed police in South Shields following an incident. At 1:02am on Tuesday, March 29, police received a report of a man in possession of a handgun in the street in Frenchmans Way. Armed officers attended and made contact with the man, during which the […]
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens allows children to dive in the Then and Now exhibition The Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is currently hosting a themed event. The Museum is offering families and especially children the opportunity to experience the current Then and Now exhibition in a fun and interesting […]
The mayor of Sunderland Councilor Barry Curran organised Steam and Cream charity event to celebrate the refurbishment of Ryhope Engines Museum and support businesses. The access to the building, which was built in the 1860s, has been improved after a disabled access lift was installed. An on-site ‘virtual tour’ of the rest of […]
Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease. It affects more than 500,000 people in the UK. It’s most common within young children, however it is important not to forget the young adults suffering with Epilepsy and the setbacks it has on their everyday life. The stereotype appears simple and that, […]