New government figures show that the North East is one of the most affordable places to live in the country compared to other regions in England. SRNews has investigated what makes the region the best place to live when considering the average house price and earnings for each region in […]
With the 30th annual Sunderland Airshow only being months away, the hype has once again begun in and around the city of Sunderland. Visitors to this year’s airshow will have the opportunity to upgrade their experience at the event by treating themselves to tickets for a newly launched ‘Take-Off Enclosure.’ […]
Sunderland’s restaurant week has recently come to an end, with many restaurants offering the opportunity to dine out for £5, £10 or £15. Many restaurants were involved from all over Sunderland. This included restaurants such as El Nido Mexicana, Port of Call and The Engine Room. The event saw many […]
With the number of hedgehogs diminishing from 35 million in the 1950s to now just one million in the UK, there is every chance that the UK’s favourite mammal could become no more. However, there is still hope as a petition has been created by Queen guitarist and animal rights […]
After it was revealed councils could introduce fines of up to £80 for feeding seagulls food – from the classic broken up bread to pizza crusts and leftover fish and chips. The fine has been suggested due to the ever increasing number of seagulls in the area and because the […]
Once a common sight to UK gardens, hedgerows and parks, hedgehogs are now under threat as sighting numbers continue to fall. The common lovable animals have been declining in number over recent years and has led experts to wonder why this is happening. Mick Reavey, Secretary of the hedgehog rescue […]
This year marks the 110th Anniversary since Sunderland Empire theatre first opened. The theatre, located in Sunderland city centre, is celebrating being a landmark for more than a century. It was first opened in 1907 by variety performer and comedian of the time, Vesta Tilley. Originally known as the Empire […]
The ‘Save South Tyneside Hospital’ campaign is in full swing with protests and marches still on the horizon to prevent the possible loss of the acute services at the Hospital. Campaigners have been marching monthly since May in protest over the alliance between South Tyneside Hospital and Sunderland Royal Hospital. […]