WHETHER it’s via phone, laptop, tablet, or TV, we spend most of our waking hours staring at our screens. Since the pandemic hit, this has only worsened as we were asked to work from home. Adults and children have both been affected by this, and many have felt that it […]
Month: March 2021
UoS student project provides real-world help to mental health charity
THE pandemic has seen a surge in demand for mental health support – and Occupational Therapy students in Sunderland are providing a vital lifeline for those in need. As part of their degree at the University of Sunderland, Occupational Therapy students must complete 1,000 hours of clinical placements, with first […]
Public Health England clamping down on rumours about the vaccines
SUNDERLAND’S Director of Public Health is clamping down on false rumours about the vaccines. OVER 24 million people have had their first dose of the vaccine. However, some minorities have refused or are against the vaccine, and they call themselves anti-vaxxers. While vaccines were beginning to roll out, rumours circulated […]
North East star Cheryl in tears at former band mate’s cancer news
NORTH East pop superstar Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has revealed that she “lost it” and “started crying” when former Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding revealed she may not live to see another Christmas. Sarah has revealed that 2020 may have been her last Christmas, after doctors discovered the breast cancer she […]
138 victims of domestic abuse every day in NE – women 26-30 most at risk
THE death of Sarah Everard has raised many questions on the number of cases of harassment, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the UK. SR News has analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the North East to understand the situation in our region. Data shows […]
Sunderland’s most inspiring youngster says we must celebrate youngsters
TOGETHER for Children is launching the annual search for Sunderland’s most inspiring young people, as nominations open for the Sunderland Young Achievers Awards 2021. The charity, which provides children’s services on behalf of Sunderland Council, is celebrating the 29th year of the awards, celebrating children and young people aged […]
‘Little and often’ could be the exercise motto to save us from ‘still life’
Dr Matthew Campbell, Principal Investigator in Human Metabolism at the University of Sunderland’s asks “In lockdown life, can simply moving more improve our health?” WE ALL know exercise is good for us and that a lack of it is bad for our health. What is less clear, however, is how much […]
City school tells pupils to self-isolate after Covid case is confirmed
A SUNDERLAND headteacher has been forced to ask students to self-isolate at home within days of their school reopening, due to a positive case of coronavirus. Academy 360, in Pennywell, wrote to all parents after a positive case of coronavirus was confirmed at the school. All students identified as […]
Vaccine bus takes to the road to boost jab take-up rates on Tyneside
TRANSPORT company Go North East has rolled out a mobile Covid-19 vaccine unit – ‘the vaccination bus’. Targeting the East and West Ends of Newcastle, where vaccination take-up rate has been disappointing, it is hoped the bus will encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get the jab, initially visiting […]
John Lewis Newcastle staff await news of 42 stores selected for lockdown axe
JOHN Lewis has announced that 42 more of its stores are under threat, after Covid lockdowns created a £517m loss for the department chain over the last year, during which it closed eight stores. The possibility of more store closures may mean jobs will be at risk in Newcastle, […]