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 […]
WITH the region having the highest unemployment rates in the UK, SR News investigates as unemployment reaches its highest since January 2017. DATA released by the Office for National Statistics showed unemployment in the North East on the rise, resulting in a job crisis for the region. Figures from the […]
IN LIGHT of the on-going COVID restrictions, Sunderland City council have cancelled this years Remembrance day service and parade. Due to the local Government restriction the council plan to hold an online service on November 8, to allow residents of Sunderland to pay their respects from home. The Royal British […]
WONDERING how to celebrate Halloween this year, within Covid guidelines? Here’s a list of nine ‘fang-tastic’ Halloween events in the North East to attend safely this year: from parties to pumpkin picking, spooky cooking, ghost tours and arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone!
Food banks across the North East have been left desperate for donations after shoppers stockpile essential items amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jo Benham-Brown, manager of Key 2 life, a food bank in Bolden, said: “over the past couple of weeks we have seen a large decline in donations made by […]
Local MP, Sharon Hodgson, has called for the government to offer eligible children a free school meal allowance if their school is closed due to the coronavirus. She said: “I know that Covid-19 is very concerning for many people and if schools are closed, children from low-income households should not […]
Northumbria Police have introduced the Walk Safe to School project in Wallsend. The project launched on November 28 at Richardson Dees Primary School and has plans to extend to other schools in the area. Funded by Blueline taxis and Wallsend Action for Youth, the scheme has handed out almost 6,000 […]
Over the last couple of months, Northumbria police attended freshers events held at Sunderland, Newcastle and Northumbria university, handing out information for first year students about staying safe in halls of residence and staying safe on a night’s out. The cards provide simple facts on drinking, the dangers of spiking […]