ANTISOCIAL behaviour was the most frequent crime in the North East during lockdown, in a period spanning from April 2020-March 2021. This particular crime accounted for 34.1% of all crimes in the North East during this period, with 110,000 crimes being committed. The North East has seen a huge rise […]
Author: Adam Gill
Council considering safety changes to Newcastle’s busiest roads during lockdown
Newcastle City Council are considering implementing safety changes to some of Newcastle’s busiest roads. More space could be designated to pedestrians and cyclists to help keep to social distancing rules, whilst also improving safety when exercising. There have been calls from environmental campaigners to add other measures to help locals […]
Construction of Newcastle’s Hadrian’s Tower uncdrtain due to coronavirus outbreak
The construction of Hadrian’s Tower, based in Newcastle, is set to continue despite the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. Hadrian’s Tower, which will stand at 83 metres tall, will be home to 162 apartments in the heart of the city centre. It will create new homes for many people, whilst […]
South Tyneside Council and Nexus support new South Shields Interchange despite mixed opinions
The new South Shields interchange, which is currently under construction, has gained support from South Tyneside Council and Nexus. The interchange is Phase Two of the South Shields 365 regeneration scheme and is an important part in the future look of South Shields. However there has been some mixed opinions […]
Sunderland Council given go-ahead to begin work on new football hubs
Sunderland City Council have been given permission to build three multi-million pound football hubs in Sunderland, with work beginning in the new year of 2019. The £18.04million project, which will see the hubs built at the Community North Sports Complex, Ford Quarry and the North Area Playing Fields, will provide […]