Male learner drivers in Tyne and Wear are more likely to pass their driving test than women, something which has remained unchanged since records began. SRNews seeks to discover why. Government data from Elswick, Gateshead, Gosforth, South Shields and Sunderland test centres, show monthly pass rates for male and female […]
A total of 24 ships have been announced so far for the Tall Ships Race 2018, which sees the first leg taking sail trainees from Sunderland waters to Esbjerg, Denmark. This map shows you the 10 tallest ships currently signed up for the race, according to measurements from www.sailonboard.com, and where […]
A new company has been launched to deliver children’s services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. Together for Children was set up by the council to continue improvements following 2015’s Ofsted inspection report found services to be inadequate. The company will provide integrated children’s services covering education, children’s social care […]
The Sunderland Sail Training Ambassadors visited the Mayoral suite on March 9 to learn more of the history of Wearside in the run up to the 2018 Tall Ships Race. The young ambassadors had tea with the Mayor, following a brief history of Sunderland in the council’s chambers at the […]
Travel is apparently the secret to true happiness, according to new statistics. Global research found that 70 per cent of people find that travelling brings them more happiness than material possessions, with 77 per cent saying they book holidays just when they are in need of a happiness boost. Emma […]
The 100m centrepiece of the New Wear Crossing in Sunderland is being raised into position today in an operation that will last a full 24 hours. The bridge, located on the Pallion Quay, will have the 1,550-tonne pylon lifted 90 degrees during the challenging procedure, which marks the first time […]
A Sunderland charity will launch a two-week Employment Bootcamp tomorrow (Wednesday October 12) to help young people find work through apprenticeships. The Parker Trust, located on Kayll Road, has been working with local businesses to offer at least seven apprenticeships to those on the course, which is a first for the charity. Karen […]
Police are appealing for information after an incident on a bus in East Boldon. It occurred between 3:05pm and 3:20pm on Friday, February 26, on the number 30 bus between X and Y bus stops. A woman reported seeing a man who appeared to be touching himself inappropriately. Officers would like […]
A 52-year-old tortoise has been reported stolen from a house in High Barnes. The family pet, named Benji, had been in hibernation for the winter since October 2015. The owner went to check on the hutch on Sunday, April 3, as it was the end of the tortoise’s hibernation and […]
A man from Newcastle is wanted by police after failing to appear at Crown Court. Thirty-five-year-old Stever Burr, from Wilbury Place, is wanted for on warrant after the Judge issued an order for his arrest. He was due to appear in relation to burglary offences. Police enquiries continue, and […]