Newcastle Falcons second-row Calum Green thinks the current England pathway for young English players to go on and play for the senior team is a realistic one. Green, who has played for England U16’s and U20’s and finished fourth at the U20 Junior World Cup in 2010, hasn’t got one […]
Day: 2 March 2017
A pile of porkies? Porky Lights sausages ‘SYN’ value is revised by Slimming World and it’s KICKING OFF
Dieters who enjoy pigging out on low fat sausages were rocked after popular choice Porky Lights were dealt an 800% increase on their “syn” value by Slimming World. Slimming World claimed test results showed the sausages, which consumers were calling the ‘Holy Grail’ of dieting, contained a much higher fat content […]
FA girls’ football centres to launch in Washington and Jarrow to increase playing opportunities
The North East is set to benefit from a new scheme aimed to get more girls playing football. There will be over 200 SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs across the UK, including two based in Washington and one in Jarrow. It has been described as a “tremendous initiative” by the chief […]
New arts venue gets the thumbs up from local artists
Sunderland Council have given the go ahead for the £8.2million venue for the new performing arts theatre which will be adjacent to the Old Fire Station on High Street West. The theatre is expected to have enough space for 450 seats and will fit at least 700 people standing. It […]
Walkers job cuts: Peterlee company offers support to workers facing redundancy
A Peterlee company has welcomed workers at the soon to be closed Walkers Factory to apply for jobs. TRW, a company specialising in producing safety products and services to the automotive industry, have reacted following the news of 380 job losses. Nicola Kirton, the Recruitment Manager for TRW, posted on […]
Healthy food is cheaper: North East food blogger backs new report
North East food blogger, Laura Wilson is supporting the latest study from the Institute of Economic Affairs, which has revealed that healthy food is cheaper than junk food. The study compared the price per pound for similar items, such as peanuts with chocolate glazed peanuts or whole milk with flavoured […]
World Book Day is still encouraging Sunderland pupils to read 20 years on
Nissan to “constantly review” decisions after Brexit deal finalised
Car giants Nissan may have to “adjust” its business in the UK depending on the outcome of Brexit. Senior vice-president Colin Lawther has told MPs that Nissan will “constantly review” its decision in the light of any material changes to its ability to trade with the remaining EU. Mr […]