Majority of people believe sexism is still an issue in our society today, but it has decreased comparing to how it was in the past. In 1920 Football Association banned women from playing football in the UK, believing football is Unsuitable for females. Things have gotten better since then, and […]
A huge fire has taken place at former Alex Smiles Ltd in Deptford on Monday evening. Flames were seen inside the property followed by large clouds of smoke being seen all over North East. Nearly 50 firefighters from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were spotted at the scene, […]
Sports fans have the chance to watch the world cup in Wimbledon in a unique surrounding. A double decker bus with a 20 feet long screen will become a mobile fanzone during the summer sports in Sunderland. The bus will be parked at various locations around the city between 14th […]
New data published by Public Health England shows that deaths caused by alcohol are higher in the North East than anywhere else in the country. There were a total of 1,424 alcohol-related deaths in the North East in 2015 which is 22% higher than the national average. Office for National […]
A national inspection report has praised the performance of Sunderland Youth Offending Service (YOS). The YOS works to prevent young people offending and re-offending and with the victims of crime. It has developed strong partnerships across the city with the office of the Police Crime Commissioner and Northumbria Police. […]
SR News has been shortlisted by Student Publication Association (SPA) to compete against another 13 publications for a national award. The award category is for the Best Website, which will recognise the best overall website and take into account design, production, content, overall impact and user […]
By Elizabeth Kazibure, Masuma Begum Many artists were put up for nomination in for a BRIT award in various categories such as critics choice, global success award and the British singles award. Only a few artists went away with a prized award. Each year the Brits award celebrates British talent […]
Sunderland bus drivers have raised more than £1,000 for two charities in their annual Christmas fundraising campaign. Stagecoach drivers swapped their uniforms for festive costumes to raise funds for St Benedict’s Hospice and Sunderland Cardiac Support Group (SCSG). As much as £981 was collected thanks to Wearsiders and with a […]
By Elizabeth Kazibure, Veronica Harding & Masuma Begum It is extremely rare for a dazzling yacht of its kind to be seen on Sunderland’s River Wear. However, one was spotted today, filled with crew members, casually having a spot of lunch while enjoying the beautiful weather, accompanied by the owner […]