DEVASTATED allotment holders in Newcastle are “shocked” and “heartbroken” after vandals broke into sheds and smashed greenhouses. Many of the members of Greenwater Pool Allotments group in Jesmond Vale have carefully tended to their plots for many years, but this recent act of vandalism is the worst they have seen. […]
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LGBTQ+ cinema: how a lack of representation is taking a toll on the community
Representation of the LGBTQ+ community in film and tv is gradually improving but it still needs work. What effect does this have on the community and how can we strive for a better future? Courtney Mackel reports. Everybody knows somebody who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community – so […]
What teachers do and nobody knows about it: journey into one of the most deprived areas of the North East
SINCE the beginning of the pandemic we have heard about the struggle of home schooling parents and how difficult is to teach. But what about what teachers did during those days and still do today? SR News reportage from Walker. FOOD parcels delivered door to door. Phone calls to pupils […]
Fast food staff tell of abuse at hands of anti-social lockdown customers
THE coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill for the better part of a year, but one area of business which has been able to keep its doors open to the public is the fast food industry. However, frustrated staff in one Sunderland outlet, who have worked tirelessly over […]
Visitation in Care Homes a huge relief for families across the North East
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown has been a welcome relief for people in care homes as they can now, for the first time since the start of the pandemic, have visits from one other person. One of those finally able to visit a loved one again after […]
The number of sexual offences at North East universities is much higher than reports say
* Please be aware that some readers may find some of the content in this story upsetting. Over 400 allegations were made in the past five years but the real numbers might be much higher. Sexual harassment, misconduct and gender violence at universities are at high levels in the North […]
LEAVING LOCKDOWN: LIVE COVERAGE ACROSS THE NORTH EAST
TODAY we were live on Facebook across the North East, and spoke to those running homeless shelters, cafes and businesses who’ve finally reopened this week. You can check out our complete livestream below, or see our individual interviews on our Facebook page.
8 places to shop in the North East when lockdown ends
SHOPPERS in the North East have been waiting patiently and eagerly to return to shops and spend their hard earned cash since lockdown measures closed down non-essential retail in January. MANY people have a long list of items that they’ve been unable to purchase due to the closure of non-essential […]
North East politicians express concerns about policing bill
THE POLICE, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a legislation currently at the committee stage, the third step towards the long process of a bill becoming official law. The bill, commonly known as the policing bill, has various proposals, including allowing police to have additional powers within protests. As the […]
Eight must-see mines, museums and memorials after lockdown
THE North is known for all manner of interesting things: pasty’s, inconsistent football performance and general rag-tag rebellion against anyone south of Yorkshire. That being said, our biggest claim to fame is our stoic remembrance of the countless men and boys who lost their lives in the dank dark underbelly […]