A third of young people in Sunderland first had sex before they were of legal age, according to a cross-section of people surveyed by SR News. Of the 60 people who took part in the survey, 25% lost their virginity at the age of 15. The youngest age was 12. A […]
Police are currently dealing with a man on a roof of Gateshead College. Officers received a report at 1pm that the man was on the roof of the car park of the college. Access to the area is blocked to allow police deal with the incident safely. Police are advising any members […]
The heartbroken family of Bradley Lowery has announced on social media that her son’s cancer has worsened. The five-year-old from Blackhall, Country Durham, was first diagnosed with neuroblastoma four years ago and went into remission last year. Since then his story has grown. A post on the Bradley Lowery’s Fight Against Neuroblastoma Facebook page […]
An investigation is underway after a fire at a pub in Seaham. The fire broke at Bar Avenue pub in the early hours of Thursday May 4. Firefighters spent hours trying to extinguish the blaze. Residents told SRNews that it began at 1am and was put out by 4am. Paul Wildon, […]
The Supreme Court has ruled that parents need permission from schools to take their kids out on term time holidays. The ruling came after a man took his 6-year-old daughter to Disney World causing her to miss seven school days. The Isle of Wight Council gave him a £120 penalty notice, which he […]
Protesters have flown numerous EU flags outside Sunderland’s Museum and Winter Gardens to show their support for the Remain campaign. Many people gathered at the cultural landmark in the city centre to mark Brexit Day – the day the Prime Minister (PM), Theresa May, formally triggered Article 50. The aim of […]
People in Sunderland have been left shocked and upset following a terrorist attack in London. The attacker reportedly drove a car along the pavement on Westminster bridge, stabbed a police officer and was finally shot dead by police outside Parliament. Four people, including the attacker, died and at least 40 […]
A host of magicians will be making their way to South Tyneside this weekend to deliver the annual magic festival. Magicians, mind-readers and illusionists from around the globe are heading to the Customs House in South Shields, for the 14th South Tyneside International Magic Festival. Stars include Simon Hannah with […]
BBC Question Time is being filmed at a Sunderland school. The panel on the BBC programme will debate current affairs issues at Academy 360, in Pennywell. Representing the government will be Karen Bradley, the culture secretary and from the opposition, John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor – a staunch Jeremy Corbyn […]
MEP Paul Brannen thinks the outcome of the EU Referendum would have been different if 16 and 17 year olds could vote. The Labour member of the European Parliament said: “I think it’s a great shame that people aged 16 and 17 didn’t have the vote.” Watch the full interview […]