THE pandemic has caused a sharp rise in the backlog of crown court cases, with Newcastle leading in the North East with over 1,600 cases still waiting to be heard, an SR News investigation has found. DATA from freedom of information request (FOI) shows how in January 2020, Newcastle Crown […]
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New businesses in Sunderland’s City Centre are opening up following the latest lockdown
WHILE some businesses have closed for good due to the pandemic, Sunderland’s City Centre has seen a rise in new businesses opening their doors following the latest lockdown. It comes after the first easing of the restrictions on April 12, with the next step allowing customers to sit indoors from […]
How safe do Sunderland people feel, now lockdown is almost over?
The nation is finally emerging to enjoy social activities – albeit carefully distanced and masked – which are bringing a welcome sense of ‘normal’ back to all our lives. So we thought we’d ask the people of Sunderland how safe they feel, now the lockdown is lifting and a ‘new […]
Captain Tom’s mural is an “inspiration to the nation” says Veteran leader
THE mural created by city artist Frank Styles is a celebration of national hero Captain Tom, who died in February this year. The art piece is located on Pallion Road in Sunderland, less than a mile from Sunderland’s Royal Hospital where NHS staff have worked on the frontline during the […]
Pandemic helps reduce number of University withdrawals
The number of undergraduate students dropping out of university before the end of their first term has fallen, despite the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the higher education sector. Despite speculation that there would be a mass exodus of students due to the pandemic’s impact on university life. […]
Pandemic creating confusion over ‘hidden disabilities’ symbol
THE Sunflower Lanyard is designed to let businesses, professionals and people know that someone with invisible disabilities may need a little extra help – but wearers of the lanyard say it is being affected by confusion caused by the pandemic. The scheme is designed to be used for people […]
Public library sign-ups dip as digitisation on the books for libraries
THE number of people signing up for library memberships in the North East has fallen, according to the latest local authority figures. According to data from Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, in the Sunderland Council area 4,215 people signed up for a library membership in 2016, compared with 3,088 […]
It’s A Sin – Aids still huge killer and victims don’t even know they have it
THIS year the world was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic – but the TV drama ‘It’s A Sin’ has reminded us that even today, the number of deaths through Covid-19 is dwarfed by the ongoing Aids pandemic. Having watched the series, which predominantly follows a group of gay men […]
Pandemic from a travellers point of view: What will the future of travel look like in the UK?
TRAVELLING and a worldwide pandemic with many restrictions do not go hand-in-hand. One of the most affected industries during the pandemic has been the travel sector. SR News investigates what impact the pandemic has had on the lives of those whose jobs surround travel, and what role Brexit plays in […]
Education Devolution: Has Covid-19 affected the quality of learning?
WHEN Covid-19 reached the shores of the United Kingdom, it caused a scramble in every industry. But something that was affected most of all was the education sector. Country-wide, people were beginning to realise they’d have to find a way to teach without face-to-face contact. Thus, a lot of universities […]