With people feeling they’re missing out on so many aspects of their lives due to coronavirus restrictions, could ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO) explain the rise in cases in Sunderland and elsewhere? Or is there simply a lack of respect for rules which many feel are contradictory and illogical? Sam […]
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New survey reveals workplace discrimination in the arts and cultural sector
A NEW report has revealed that 74% of workers in the arts and cultural sectors across the North East have experienced or witnessed discrimination, harassment or mistreatment. The North East Cultural Worker Discrimination, Harassment and Mistreatment (DHM) Survey Report, is the result of a “strong concern for our cultural […]
St Oswald’s hospice welcomes new chief exec
ST OSWALD’S Hospice, which cares for people in Sunderland, has welcomed Steph Edusei as its new chief executive. Ms Edusei brings a wealth of experience to the role, following a career of senior positions in the NHS, including her most recent role as chief executive officer at Newcastle and […]
Even minister admits to not knowing region’s latest Covid restriction rules
A GOVERNMENT minister was unable to clarify whether new restrictions banning households across the North East from meeting indoors applies to pub and restaurant gardens. Labour said ministers “don’t know what’s going on” after Gillian Keegan said she did not fully understand the new rules, some 15 hours before they […]
Covid-19: All you need to know about the new restrictions in the North East
THE government officially announced yesterday that the North East was to enter a period of restrictions aimed at cutting Covid-19 transfer because of a rising number of cases. Sunderland, Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham, North Tyneside and South Tyneside are all affected. From Friday 18 September regulations came in to ban households […]
The numbers behind the North East’s new Covid-19 restrictions
THE North East is entering a period of restrictions due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the area. Sunderland, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead, County Durham and Northumberland councils – which between them serve a population of over two million people – had asked the government to bring […]
Mixed reaction greets Sunderland’s new Covid-19 clampdown
AS the public heard of the new Covid-19 social restrictions coming into force across the North East, residents in and around Sunderland reacted to the news with a mixture of acceptance and scepticism. Almost two million people in the region will have to live with more restrictions due to a […]
Covid-19: not a lockdown, but restrictions imminent for the North East
SUNDERLAND and the North East were today bracing themselves to face tighter Covid-19 restrictions, after local councils became worried about an increase in the number of people testing positive for the virus. Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham councils, which between them cover a […]
How safe really is riding a motorbike in Britain
A deeper look into the safety of riding a motorbike on British Roads For those who don’t ride a motorbike, the thought of being on the open road with very little protection is a scary prospect and maybe they just can’t understand why this is something that people actually choose […]
Coronavirus and the power of kindness
In April, Her Majesty the Queen said: “We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return”. Very wise words during these unprecedented times that have resonated with the British people. As life has changed so much in the past few months, keeping […]