Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have sent out a warning today (January 22) that they will “prosecute anyone who attacks firefighters” while they carry out life saving work. This warning comes after stones were thrown at a crew tackling a rubbish fire on Bridge Road South in North […]
The North East has the safest drivers in Britain. The analysis of Direct Line car insurance policyholders with Drive Plus, which provides motorists with feedback on their driving behaviour, saw drivers in the North East finish top when scored on safety elements such as speed, smooth acceleration and braking. Chart […]
University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor Shirley Atkinson is a member of the new Social Mobility Advisory Group, it was announced yesterday. The Social Mobility Advisory Group, launched by Universities UK (UUK), will publish a report in the summer which will be given to the Minister for Universities and Science Jo Johnson MP, […]
The Press Association (PA) have listed two schools in Sunderland as “under-performing”. The Red House Academy and Academy 360 in Pennywell are among another 327 schools throughout the UK which were listed as “under-performing” by a Press Association analysis. The PA have used the Department for Education’s (DfE) methodology for calculating under-performing […]
Young people from across Sunderland will be gaining knowledge of a career in advanced manufacturing at a special event at Nissan. This comes as part of the Work Discovery Sunderland programme, which is a number of sector days that are organised to give young people the opportunity to get an in-depth insight […]
The number of people employed within the North East has risen, which has brought the regional unemployment rate down. Employment in the North East stands at 69.8 per cent – an increase of 38,000 over the quarter and 23,000 over the year, which compares to 74 per cent of people employed nationally. Paul […]
SR News’ Sophie Dishman spoke to staff and a student at the University of Sunderland who are concerned about the changes. You can listen to it below. New research by the National Union of Students (NUS) shows parents are concerned the Government’s plan to scrap maintenance grants will discourage their […]
Over three quarters of people in the North East have someone in their family with factors that put them at greater risk of heart disease. This is according to new statistics released ahead of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wear it. Beat it. campaign to get the nation wearing red to fight […]
It has been announced that student grants will continue to be abolished by the Government. The debate took place today (January 19) in the House of Commons, when it was put forward by the Labour Party, as they wanted to stop the Government cutting maintenance grants. The Labour motion for the Government […]
Residents and businesses are being reminded to give their views about a new city centre gateway in Sunderland. The plans include introducing two-way traffic for all drivers approaching the Wearmouth Bridge from the north. And, a two-way system for Dame Dorothy Street with a new junction for access from and […]