GOING abroad does not necessarily mean a holiday, and for thousands of expats living in the UK – the current travel restrictions have meant that some have not seen their families for over a year. Under current restrictions, it’s illegal to travel abroad unless people have a valid reason. The […]
Coronavirus
“The Government’s focus should be on safety first” says Trade Union on the plans to open non-essential businesses this April
THE North East is relieved that lockdown restrictions are coming to an end, giving hope for holiday makers booking their summer holidays and leaving local businesses preparing to see the return of customers. However, “Safety should be a number one priority when businesses re-open,” according to a trade union. BUSINESS […]
How much is lockdown learning damaging our schoolchildren?
PHYSIOLOGICAL researchers say children need school to develop cognitive and communication skills, and mental and physical health – so how many of these key areas are they missing out on during online teaching? Traditionally, many young teens have thought of school as the ‘worst experience of their lives’ – […]
Sunderland-trained entrepreneur helps maintain vital pandemic drug supplies
AS SUPPLY chains continue to feel the strain under the coronavirus pandemic, a Sunderland Engineering graduate is helping make sure medicine is still being delivered to patients around the world. Florian Hildebrand is the co-founder and managing partner of Qualifyze, which employs 37 people and has offices in Germany and […]
Prime Minister’s return to school plan criticised by teaching unions
BORIS Johnson’s decision to reopen all schools in England on the 8th of March has left unions in the North East “bewildered.” PRIME Minister Boris Johnson announced in the House of Commons that all schools and colleges in England will return on the 8th March. The return to school will […]
Mixed reactions to the possibility of pupils returning to school
THE government’s plans to re-open schools on March 8 has been met with mixed reactions in the North East. PRIME Minister Boris Johnson is due to make an announcement on February 22, with the possibility of restrictions being eased. This includes the re-opening of schools across the country, as the […]
Sunderland Health Chief responds to South African variant in Middlesbrough
SUNDERLAND’S Director of Public Health has renewed calls to follow lockdown rules after the South African COVID-19 variant was found in Middlesbrough. Mapped: Where the South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in the UK (Last updated 15/02/21) A CASE of the South African variant, which health experts […]
Brits may be able to meet for ‘coffees and picnics’ from March 8
LOCKDOWN in England is potentially set to ease from March 8, with reports that people can meet for an outdoor ‘coffee and picnic’ with their household or one other person on a one-to-one basis. According to the Telegraph, a senior Government source has confirmed these changes, although it has not […]
North East MP hits out on government’s new coronavirus poster
RECENT “Stay Home, Save Lives” poster has been withdrawn due to the backlash for its portrayal of women WE have had many “Stay home, Save Lives” posters due to the lockdowns we have had. However, the most recent one has received the most backlash from women and even local MP’s due to […]
Grandparents hail ‘life-changing’ chance to reunite with grandchildren
THE possibility that children may be able to see their grandparents from as early as next month has been described as “life-changing” by North East parents and grandparents. Media reports suggest that ministers looking to lift lockdown restrictions from March 8 are considering that people from different households could […]