Anglo-Saxons had a huge and lasting impact on the North east; specifically, in Jarrow. It’s time to delve into that forgotten history. The History of the Anglo-Saxons tends to be overlooked, the vicious Vikings steal the limelight, which is why Jarrow Hall is dedicated to bringing some of that light […]
Month: April 2021
Gabe Adams – All a-snowboard for ‘Big-Air’ – Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Have you ever wondered what it would take to get to the Winter Olympics in snowboarding? Nurture or nature? Nic Eatch for SR-News met with Gabe Adams, just 18, from rural Shropshire, to find out how he became ‘Big’ in the world of snowboarding. Plus a unique parents perspective of […]
Is the Sunflower Lanyard being used for the wrong reasons?
The Sunflower Lanyard has been around since 2016 and since then its more prevalent that ever. But with face coverings being mandatory in the UK, some people are using the Sunflower Lanyard as form of exemption from wearing a face covering. These actions are changing the real meaning of the […]
LGBTQ+ cinema: how a lack of representation is taking a toll on the community
Representation of the LGBTQ+ community in film and tv is gradually improving but it still needs work. What effect does this have on the community and how can we strive for a better future? Courtney Mackel reports. Everybody knows somebody who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community – so […]
European Tour – Chris Paisley: “Just a lad from Newcastle with a bit of talent.”
Chris Paisley achieved his dream of becoming a European Tour winner back in 2018. Behind every win is an abundance of desire and hard work. It really has been an eventful journey for this Geordie lad who came from humble beginnings. It’s always grim up North. A saying known to […]
The future of the Arts: Has covid-19 compromised our future performers
A year on from the first lockdown, the struggles for those in the industry start to succumb. However, things remain uncertain for those who have graduated and aspire to grow in the industry. Chloe Vials looks into the struggles of a graduate trying to make it in the industry and […]
From Roker Park to Mariners Park
South Shields fan and matchday mouth Chris May tells us why he swapped SAFC for SSFC For Chris May one of the strangest things in recent times is being recognised at the 1st Cloud Arena while having his post-match pint. “The last game we were at I think was the […]
What teachers do and nobody knows about it: journey into one of the most deprived areas of the North East
SINCE the beginning of the pandemic we have heard about the struggle of home schooling parents and how difficult is to teach. But what about what teachers did during those days and still do today? SR News reportage from Walker. FOOD parcels delivered door to door. Phone calls to pupils […]
Dear Tomorrow – Hope From Home – the piece of theatre that says “You’ll be ok!”
Moving into 2021 with fresh ideas, Northern Stage Newcastle has an exciting programme for this year. The new Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, announced her inaugural season, THIS IS US, less than three months into her role. This season promised to bring audiences stories, no matter what, through a bold programme of collaborations, commissions and curated work that celebrates the collective, […]
Home schooling was ‘seriously hard,’ says parent.
Office for National Statistics reported over 52 per cent of parents reported issues of children struggling in continuing their education from home. With children returning to school in England over the past couple of weeks following the second national lockdown it’s a sigh of relief for many parents as a […]