There has been a significant spike in homophobic attacks and incidents in the North East. Since 2016 there has been an 80% increase, a sharp rise from 16% in 2013. From 2012 to 2014, Durham Police recorded statistics of homophobic attacks and reported a drop of reported incidents in 2013 […]
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Rise in post-Christmas crime in Easington Lane
Easington Lane saw a rise in crime in the first two months of 2018 compared to the first two months of 2017. The opening two months of 2018 saw 104 reported crimes in Easington Lane, compared to 99 reported crimes in January and February of 2017. Twenty-eight of the crimes […]
Durham schools on lockdown after receiving threatening e-mails
Schools across the North East region received threatening e-mails on the morning of March 28. The malicious e-mails that were sent to schools all over the country, warn schools that students will be the target of attacks later today. Durham Constabulary, however, confirm that the email threats are not considered […]
The Worst Areas for Potholes in the North East
Various Freedom of Information requests have revealed where the most dangerous areas for potholes are in the North East. Some of the worst areas include Newcastle, Durham and Northumberland. In the last three years, Newcastle City Council has filled a staggering 43,922 potholes at a cost of just under £12 […]
Great future projected for old cinema, as 1950s museum tourist attraction
THE old Grand Electric cinema in Ryhope, Sunderland is to be taken brick-by-brick to its new home in the 1950s Town at Beamish Open-Air Museum in County Durham. Jacki Winstanley, Beamish Museum’s marketing officer, said: “We looked at a number of cinemas around the region. The Grand Electric in Ryhope […]
The cost of Christmas for North East Councils
Recent Freedom of Information requests submitted by SR News reveal how much councils across the region are spending on Christmas decorations. Newcastle Council will this year spend a total £150,293.70 on Christmas decorations, the most of any council in the region. However this year it will not receive the same […]
Durham Riverside’s regeneration and building of a new Odeon cinema is well underway
Durham Riverside will soon have a new look, as work has started on redeveloping the old site into a state-of-the-art shopping complex. The new regeneration will include installing a multi-screen Odeon cinema along with a range of popular restaurants. It is estimated the work will cost £195 million once it […]
63 dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants to visit with your pooch in the North East
If you fancy a cuppa with your canine companion, a full English with your furry friend or just a day out with your barking buddy, then here are 63 pawsome dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne that you can visit. […]
Top 10 landmarks of the North East
The North East is full of amazing landmarks such as The Angel of the North and St James’ Park. Newcastle has been voted number 1 for nightlife in the UK and is home to one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe, intu Metrocentre. What else does this vibrant region have to […]
8 date ideas that won’t break the bank in the North-East
Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, dating is a significantly important part of any relationship. With Christmas coming up you might be thinking about trying to save some pennies and dating might be the last of your priorities, but it doesn’t have to be that […]