Andrew Wood, a councillor for Millfield ward in Sunderland, has called for a collective effort to help rid the area of a littering problem. Councillor Wood said: ”What we need to do is work together as a community to ensure that the area is as clean, tidy and safe. Ensuring […]
Day: 17 December 2018
Sunderland AFC charity aiming to get more children involved in sport in the North East
The Foundation of Light (FoL), Sunderland AFC’s sports charity, is aiming to get more children involved in sport and exercise through its Beacon of Light facility. In September, the FoL officially opened the Beacon of Light to the public. The Beacon is a multi-million-pound facility that boasts elite sports spaces […]
Increase in mental health services at Northumbria University
Northumbria University has increased its mental health services; workshops and programmes have been provided for students to attend around their studies to provide them with extra support. The Manage Your Mind workshops are repeated four times throughout the year and take place both on City Campus and Coach Lane. Jane O’Keeffe, […]
Brexit: Have the people of Sunderland changed their minds?
It’s been 2 years and 6 months since the referendum in June 2016 and the country has been in constant turmoil ever since. Now, with Theresa May’s Brexit deal failing to get through parliament and a failed vote of no confidence, are the people changing their minds? Sunderland is the ‘Brexit […]
North East Ambulance Service consistently one of the best in the country
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is consistently one of the best in the country for response times, an investigation by SR news found. A Freedom of Information request has shown that of 382,290 calls made to the NEAS since October 2017, less than two per cent waited longer than […]
From garbage to gourmet: Newcastle food waste cafe to get permanent home
A pop-up food waste cafe has successfully crowdfunded to open a permanent space in Newcastle. The exact location will be decided in the new year. The Magic Hat Cafe serves food that was destined for landfill, from supermarkets, restaurants and farms, on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis. They have […]
GRL Souter Lighthouse Christmas Run – Sunday 16th December 2018
Image: Great Run Local Souter Lighthouse Christmas Run Facebook page Participants will be ‘running home for Christmas’ this December as the annual Christmas run will take place at Souter Lighthouse on Sunday, December 16. Two different distance runs (of 2km and 5km) will take place on the day, stretching along the […]
North Tyneside charity to provide free Christmas dinner to veterans
A charity based in North Tyneside is providing a free meal on Christmas Day to veterans and members of the community. Forward Assist will serve a free Christmas lunch ensuring everyone gets a hot meal over the festive period. Paula Edwards, women’s veterans project leader, said: “The Christmas dinners provide […]