Statistics show that women and those over 70 are among the happiest residents in England. Recent health and wellbeing statistics provided by the Office for National Statistics show that women are happier, have more self-worth and are more satisfied with life than men in England. These statistics show that the […]
Day: 18 December 2018
‘Blasting tunes’ for charity: Newcastle club aims to support local causes over the festive period
World Headquarters, a popular club in Newcastle, will put on a charity gig night on December 28. The gig, hosted by Lab Ncl, Noyse, Lively Up and North East Rising, aims to support local charities over the festive period while also thanking their ‘local ravers’. The Newcastle Foodbank, Mental Health […]
Sunderland student creates beauty banks just in time for Christmas
A student at the University of Sunderland is creating beauty banks in order to donate beauty products to charities that support women throughout the North East this Christmas. Earlier this year, Lauren Robinson, 20, set up a beauty bank based within the Media HUB at the University of Sunderland and […]
Increasing numbers of potential drivers put on hold each winter as yearly weather conditions worsen
The DVLA has been forced to cancel more tests each winter due to worsening weather conditions in the North East. According to statistics from a Freedom of Information request, an increasing number of driving tests in the North East have been cancelled over the last five years, as the conditions […]
Social media is contributing to isolation among young people according to prominent North East blogger
A prominent social media blogger and influencer has said the social media obsession among youth is a growing problem contributing to social isolation and mental health issues. Alice Fairweather , who writes the lifestyle blog ‘Zest of Alice’, said: “We’re all competing for who has the better life on social media, […]
South Shields retailer calls on the public to support their local high street this Christmas
The owner of men’s clothing store Northern Threads in South Shields has said more people need to shop in their local high street to prevent the take-over of e-commerce. Phil Goodfellow, 32, has seen many store closures in South Shields, from Mark and Spencer’s to the imminent close of Burton’s […]
Elf trail set to get locals into the festive spirit
Sunderland locals will be able to get themselves into the Christmas mood with an Elf Trail stretching over the village of Penshaw, Houghton-le-Spring. The event, organised by The Penshaw Community Association, takes place on Saturday, December 22. Lindsey Milner, secretary for the Penshaw Community Association, said: “It’s open to anyone […]
Children as young as four treated for eating disorders in the North East
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by SR News can reveal that hundreds of children have accessed treatment for eating disorders over the last three years. Information provided by Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust shows that since 2016, one four-year-old and two six-year-olds have received treatment from […]