South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck has lashed out at the Government for high levels of food insecurity, in both her own constituency of South Shields and in the rest of the United Kingdom. The MP, who has been representing her constituency in Parliament since 2013, said: “We have a lack […]
Local chef Mark Owens has raised £300 for the charity, Life Kitchen. Life Kitchen is a charity that creates meals for cancer patients who struggle to taste food after undergoing chemotherapy. Owens from Washington contacted well-known chefs from all over the UK to get signed cookbooks, jackets and aprons from […]
SR news has spotted one of Sunderland’s hidden gems: a location for remarkable celebrations of Greek culture, in a local bistro you have probably overlooked. Olive Affaire is a small bistro located in Sunderland city centre, local to the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. The family-run bistro has been open […]
The National Health Service is experiencing a funding crisis due to a staff deficiency in the North East of England. A report by House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts shows that there are 100,ooo vacancies across the UK, of which 23,000 are available in North East England. According to the report, the shortages “present […]
Sunderland City Council has organised the event since 2013 with the aim to encourage people in improving their health and wellbeing. The Big Walk is for everyone who would like to become more active and promote walking while exploring suitable walking areas within the city. Photo credit: Wellbeinginfo.org Anthony Hindmarch, member […]
One in thirteen 18-year-olds in England and Wales suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a recent study. Half of those experienced a traumatic episode in the last 12 months. The study, published by the Journal Lancet Psychiatry, reveals that over 31% of the 2,064 participants who were 18-years-old had […]
The North East Autism Society ran the annual Walk for Autism for the third year on April 12, 2019. It saw the largest turnout to date, with more than 500 people gathering at Herrington Country Park. Paralympic gold-medalist Lyndon Longhorne cut the gold ribbon to start the walk. See more […]
This month is stress awareness month and thousands of new cases of stress, anxiety and depression are being reported in the workplace every year. In the North East alone it is reported that 531,000 days are lost to stress, depression or anxiety costing around £57m to the local economy. But […]
Former health café Bojangles located on Sea Road, Fulwell is to re-open as Sunderland’s first Micro Bar. Although some objections, the plans were set and accepted by the council on March 27. A Micro Bar is defined as a ‘small free house which serves cask ales, promotes conversation, and shuns […]
The University of Sunderland is helping hundreds of students improve their mental health through physical activity and adventures in the great outdoors. As mental health becomes a growing concern among university students, a scheme developed by the Institute of Sport has encouraged almost 400 participants to take part in activities […]