The International Day for Women and Girls in Science took place, and women in academia and professional employment alike have come out in support of the initiative. The day, originally conceived in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly, intended to recognise the hard work and dedication of women in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the economy into chaos. People are being laid off, businesses are struggling and entire industries have been thrown into uncertainty due to the global outbreak of the virus. Small business owners and workers have been affected the most acutely. Many have had to shut down […]
A police operation targeting organized crime celebrates its first birthday today, after a blockbuster initial year that saw millions of pounds of drugs seized and a plethora of criminals convicted. Operation Sentinel, a joint venture between Northumbria Police, Durham Constabulary and North East Regional Special Operations Unit (NERSOU), aims to […]
The 2020 Gamerama Cinco event took place at Gateshead College’s Baltic campus, with school children and gaming fanatics alike taking part. The occasion intends to provide children and gamers with a space to explore video games, creative and filmmaking industries in a fun and inclusive environment. The event is […]
The Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary has been rated as “outstanding” by the independent inspectors, while Sunderland Royal Hospital has been rated as “good”. In the most recent report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the RVI in Newcastle upholds the highest possible quality of care. The hospital’s facilities and level […]
So far in 2019, there have been 110 reported cases of revenge porn recorded by Northumbria Police. The largest concentration of these comes in the 20-29 age range, with 47 reported cases. “Revenge porn” is categorised by the Home Office as “disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to […]
A North East MP has condemned the government for not extending the deadline for Brexit – saying her constituents are “petrified” of a no-deal solution. Julie Elliot, MP for Sunderland Central, said in Parliament that the people of Sunderland who voted to leave the EU have been contacting her regularly […]