Month: May 2018
Nikki Allan Investigation: Hunt For Sunderland School Girl Killer Continues
A flat in Teeside which has been searched by police several times recently has now been boarded up, as the 25-year investigation to solve the murder of Sunderland school Nikki Allan continues. Earlier this month, a man was also arrested at a nearby address in Stockton in connection with the […]
Police CCTV appeal after a student was robbed in Newcastle
Northumbria Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after a robbery in Newcastle. The incident happened on March 17 when the man approached a female student near to the Claude Gibb Hall student accommodation. He asked to use her phone but after she refused, […]
The Rise of Homophobic Attacks and Incidents in the North East
There has been a significant spike in homophobic attacks and incidents in the North East. Since 2016 there has been an 80% increase, a sharp rise from 16% in 2013. From 2012 to 2014, Durham Police recorded statistics of homophobic attacks and reported a drop of reported incidents in 2013 […]
North East Gig Ticket Prices: Which Artist Is The Most Expensive?
Venues including the Stadium of Light, the Metro Radio Arena and the O2 Academy have all hosted global artists. Stars such as Little Mix, Beyonce and Ed Sheeran have all taken to the stage right on our doorstep but that doesn’t mean it comes cheap! We’ve had a look at […]
Team Tyne Innovation prepare for the world’s toughest rowing race
A team of four rowers from the North East are taking part in what is said to be one of the worlds toughest races. In winter 2018, Team Tyne Innovation will begin the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. It is a trans-Atlantic rowing race for solo, trios or teams of four […]
Sunderland’s award-winning Doggie Diner launch community fundraising events for local charity
An award-winning café for dogs in Sunderland are aiming to bring the canine community together through a range of upcoming events. The Doggie Diner franchise – with branches in Sunderland, Durham and Hartlepool – is popular with many dog owners in and around the North East. A recent customer was […]
Kayll Road library hosts event to find a hero for Chloe
Recently reopened Kayll Road library, hosts an event to find a stem-cell match for Chloe Gray, who suffers from Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA). People from across Sunderland signed up at the library to show their support for the seven-year-old girl and her family, who are desperate to find a match […]
South Shields FC Extend Fruitful Partnership with Sunderland College
South Shields FC have extended their partnership with Sunderland College for a further five years following a successful first year between the two. The partnership – which has helped supply the club’s 16 to 19-year-old academy – has proved highly successful in the opening year with the Shields academy challenging for […]
British sign language needs more North East access
Research suggests that more than 77 per cent of deaf children in the UK attend mainstream schools where no specialist provision is provided. Societies and companies in the North East tell us that awareness of and access to British sign language would make it easier for deaf people to communicate. […]