Yoga has been around for thousands of years, contrary to many people’s belief. It isn’t just a science, but rather a philosophy, similar to meditation. It’s gained popularity during the past few decades, with many now considering themselves yogi’s (practitioners of yoga). But why has it become so popular? The […]
Crime
Adam Johnson Trial: Footballer described as “a bit of a paedophile”
Ex-Sunderland footballer, Adam Johnson, was described as a “bit of a paedophile” for pursuing a 15-year-old girl, a court heard today. A teenager told the jury she did not believe her friend’s claims that she’d had a sexual encounter with the former Sunderland player at first. Johnson has admitted sexual […]
Northumbria Police respond to PEEL report
Northumbria Police have released a response to the recent PEEL report. PEEL stands for Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy programme. The evidence collected by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary’s is used to assess the standard of police forces in the area. HMIC has introduced these assessments so that the public […]
Father denies cruelty charge over baby Reggie’s dog attack death
The father of a baby killed by the family dog has denied a charge of cruelty. Three-week old Reggie Richardson died in June last year, after he was attacked by a family pet in his home in Sunderland. The lakeland terrier attacked the baby, who later died in hospital on […]
Police appeal after sexual offence in Sunderland
Police investigating a sexual offence in Sunderland are appealing for information. It follows an incident which happened at 10.55pm on Monday, February 8, at the junction of Pine Street and Well Street in Pallion. A man approached a woman and made inappropriate comments before trying to touch her. He is described […]
Teenager describes encounters with footballer Adam Johnson
A teenage girl has described how she met up with footballer Adam Johnson for a “thank you kiss and more” after he signed football shirts for her. A video recording of the police interview with the girl was played at the former Sunderland winger’s trial at Bradford Crown Court. Johnson, 28, […]
Trial of ex Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson continues
The trial of England footballer Adam Johnson will continue today, after he was charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child. The former Sunderland winger is accused of abusing “his revered position in society” when he had sexual contact with the teenager “in a way that he knew was both […]
LISTEN: Day 1 of Adam Johnson Trial
The trial of former Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson started on Friday (12th February) as the 28 year old denies child sex offences. The winger pleaded guilty to grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old on Wednesday. The footballer, from Castle Eden in County Durham, has denied two further counts of […]
Police renew appeal for witnesses on seventh anniversary of fatal Sunderland collision
Potential witnesses are sought as today marks the seventh anniversary of fatal collision in Sunderland. In 2009, on Thursday, February 12, 15-year-old Kane Howey Scales was hit by a Volkswagen Passat on the northbound carriageway of the A1018 Newcastle Road in Sunderland. Kane, from the Roker area of Sunderland, suffered […]
Adam Johnson trial: Police remind social media users not to identify sex offence victims
Durham Police are warning the public not to identify any victims of sexual offence, particularity, in relation to the trial of Adam Johnson. They are reminding members of the public that any person who is a victim of sexual assault has a legal right to lifetime anonymity. The force say […]