Month: May 2017
Cyclists prepare for Foundation of Light Cycle Challenge from Poland to Prague
Cyclists in the north east are gearing up for the annual Foundation of Light Cycle Challenge from Poland to Prague next month. The registered charity of Sunderland AFC is hosting their sixth Cycle Challenge where riders will travel a total of 305 miles while climbing 16,500 feet from Wroclaw, Poland, […]
Brexit: Do ethnic minorities feel at home in the North East?
In an independent report into the effects of Brexit, figures have shown that racially motivated attacks have risen exponentially since last June. Almost 400 attacks were recorded in the three months following the announcement of last year’s referendum result. A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said: “We are taking these reports very […]
County Durham Dad aims for £30,000 Bloodwise fundraising breakthrough following second cancer remission
A County Durham Dad is hoping to smash through the £30,000 barrier in his fundraising for cancer charity BLOODWISE. Father of one, Paul McGeary, of Newton Aycliffe, is looking forward in his attempt to break the £30,000 fundraising milestone following his latest remission from demanding chemotherapy treatment. Mr. McGeary was […]
Sunderland City of Culture 2021: Washington’s hidden gems
Sunderland has officially started its bid for City of Culture for 2021 with the city doing everything it can to boost its chances of winning. However there are other areas of Sunderland that, providing Sunderland wins the bid, could benefit from all the extra tourism that being City of Culture […]
The top 10 fly-tipping hotspots in Sunderland revealed
There were 345 reports across Sunderland’s top 10 fly-tipping hotspots, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. Cleveland Road in Barnes was top of the list with 53 incidents reported. “It’s a real surprise,” said Linda Davies of Expressos Coffee, Barnes: “The street is a nice place and mostly just houses. […]
Labour supporters gather in Newcastle to celebrate official release of Jeremy Corbyn’s manifesto
Hundreds of Labour party members and interested locals descended upon Newcastle last night to celebrate Jeremy Corbyn’s manifesto. The event included a rally led by Gateshead MP Ian Mearns who broadcasted what the Labour manifesto would mean for the people of the North East. The manifesto, which promises to eradicate […]
Graffiti: Art or vandalism?
Graffiti has long been a discussion involving much contempt and creativity. Some people see it as an artistic output, and others see it as criminal activity that should be curtailed. Ever since the bohemian revolution in the 19th century it has become more and more predominant in our society. One of […]
The Mandela effect: A real theory or just a coincidence?
The Mandela effect theory has been the talk of lots of young people on social media recently. The popular phenomenon refers to a large group of people remembering some things that never really happened or remembering them incorrectly. The theory first started taking action in 2010 when blogger and author, Fiona […]
Seaham man speaks out on multiple sclerosis
Seaham man, Brian West, spoke to SRNews about living with Multiple Sclerosis in hopes of raising awareness. Brian has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) since 2010. He says there is a growing need to raise awareness of the disease. Its not a disability that is clearly visible as most people with MS seem to be […]