Three Sunderland breast cancer survivors have been nominated for a health award after setting up a charity helping other women going through the same ordeal. Judith Wright, 52, Sue McCoy, 58 and Eileen Richardson, 62, all from Sunderland battled breast cancer and launched their Hug in a Bag project. ‘Hug’ […]
This ‘beginner’s guide’ is for any Southerner who plans to visit the Tyne and Wear. It includes everything you will need to know to safely negotiate your way through a conversation with the Tyne- and Wearsiders. This list, below, presents the most popular words in Newcastle, the home of the […]
The North East of England can be a surprisingly beautiful place, if you know where to look. It’s full of hidden gems and breath-taking scenery. From bustling city streets with incredible architecture, to peaceful pockets of local heritage, there is beauty in every corner of the North East. If you […]
The victim of former England footballer Adam Johnson suffered “severe psychological harm” because of his actions, a court has heard. Johnson is facing a “substantial prison sentence” after he was found guilty of one offence of sexual activity with a besotted 15-year-old fan by a jury earlier this month. The […]
Police cadets in Newcastle ran online forum about child sexual exploitation (CSE) and online safety last night (Wednesday, March 23). Members of the public could ask questions all about the work that Northumbria Police does to tackle CSE. The forum also gave people the opportunity to ask for help and advice about staying safe […]
One man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an elderly Sunderland woman in 2014. It follows an incident in Newlands Avenue, Tunstall in Sunderland when Joan Barnett, 87, suffered injuries and was taken to Sunderland Royal Hospital where she subsequently died. He has also been jointly charged […]
Former England footballer Adam Johnson ran into court today where he is expected to be jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan. Johnson has been warned he faces a “substantial prison sentence” after he was found guilty of one offence of sexual activity with a child by […]
The sister of former England footballer Adam Johnson has said she will not be in court to see him jailed today because “I just don’t want him to see the pain in my eyes”. Faye Johnson used a Facebook page dedicated to supporting the former Sunderland winger to say she […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Sunderland. The burglary happened between 9.10pm and 9.15pm on Sunday, February 28 in The Brae. Offenders broke in and attempted to steal a laptop before making off. One of the men is described as white, in his 20s, 5ft 10inches tall, […]
Sunderland Carers Centre is one of the North East winners in the ITV’s The People’s Projects. Their winning entry, Rainbows and Rollercoasters, will see the centre receive £49,865 of Big Lottery funding. The funding will allow the centre to continue to provide support and activities for young carers, aged 5 to […]