Body found in Tyne is believed to be missing woman Margaret Macdermott, Northumbria police say. At 12:23pm on Tuesday, March 22, police received a report that a body had been seen in the River Tyne at the Quayside. The body was recovered from the water and, although not yet formally […]
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WATCH: Try Sunderland 1st host fair to promote local businesses
Local businesses gathered their stock onto stalls on Sunday March 13th at the first Try Sunderland 1st business fair in order to promote their products. Stall owners included Vixs Trinkets, a handmade jewellery store, Just Fuse It, who specialise in handmade items, Super Geek Stuff, a retailer of all things geeky, Grans […]
“Item found to be harmless” after controlled explosion carried out following bomb scare in Durham
Police are currently dealing with reports of a suspicious package in Durham. Officers were called just before 9:30am today (March 22) to Old Shire Hall in Old Elvet. The area is currently cordoned off as a precaution while officers investigate the item. Road closures are currently in place on Old […]
“I’m still fairly confident I can do it”: injured Sunderland army officer says ahead of London Marathon
When Chris Collier ran the Great North Run in full riot gear last September, he thought he would take it a step further. He decided to go for the full marathon in London in April and, to top it all, he chose to run in full riot gear again and […]
BREAKING: 31 people killed after explosions at Brussels airport
At least 31 people killed and many others injured in a series of explosions at Brussels airport and in the city’s subway system, Belgian media have reported. The blasts came just days after the main suspect in last November’s terror attacks in Paris was arrested in the Belgian capital. There […]
Northumbria Police praise fans for a “passionate but peaceful” derby
Northumbria Police are praising football fans after a passionate but peaceful Tyne-Wear derby yesterday (March 20). More than 50,000 fans packed St James’ Park for the 1.30pm kick-off with just under 3,000 of those travelling from Sunderland. Out of that crowd there have only been 20 arrests – 19 men and […]
Newcastle MP slams plans for a North East regional mayor
A former government minister has spoken out against the upcoming Mayor for the North East. Speaking at an event in Newcastle campaigning against a regional mayor, Newcastle East MP, Nick Brown, claimed that the proposed Devolution Agreement is not fair to the region and thinks the people of the North […]
North-East Film Producer dedicates a new project for the community
North-East Film Producer inspiration on Dr. Luther King’s legacy dedicates a new project for the community. Even after Dr. Martin Luther King’s death people are still inspired by his civil rights ideas. One of them is a young Film Producer from Sunderland who is looking forward to dedicate a future […]
Alleged shooting in Gateshead found to be cameras filming following road closures
Police have established that the alleged shooting in Gateshead that was reported yesterday was instead filming taking place. A section of the A19 northbound was closed yesterday (March 20) and again this morning to allow police to investigate a report that they received at 6:09pm. A member of the public […]
Wearsiders head to St James’ Park for Derby Day
Today (March 20) Wearsiders head to St James’ Park in Newcastle for the Derby Day. The Derby Day is the day when Sunderland AFC take on Newcastle United FC in a football match. The Black Cats have won the Magpies six times in a row in previous Derby Day matches, […]