Sara Belo, 26, tells her story about going through the settled status process, which allows EU residents who have continuously lived in the UK for five years or more to work in the UK and use the NHS, among other things. At the same time, she is studying to progress […]
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First Zero Waste Shop in North East Opened in Tynemouth
The North East has its first zero waste shop which was opened in the metro station of Tynemouth. An artist and plastic activist Jackie Sewell, 54, decided to open Buy the Kilo after she made an exhibition in 2017 called ‘642’ where she took a picture of every single plastic that […]
Penny Remfry’s poster collection at Northumbria University
Penny Remfry Poster Collection Feminist Activist Penny Remfry’s Poster collection at Northumbria University. Penny Remfry showcased her collection of posters at Northumbria University during the month of March. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. As part of the celebration events across the North East took […]
An interview with Sky Sports Commentator Gary Taphouse
Have you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of working in TV football commentary? Well now’s your chance. SR News reporter and Broadcast student, Cameron Petrie, chats with Sky Sports football commentator Gary Taphouse, in an exclusive interview for the site. The pair cover various issues, such as […]
Leonardo da Vinci exhibition huge success for Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
In 2019, the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci brings on display 144 of the Renaissance master’s drawings from the Royal Collection in 12 exhibitions across the UK. Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens hosted the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing for more than three […]
Local chef raises £300 for cancer charity Life Kitchen
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 […]
Salvation Army appeal for donations in their latest campaign to help the women of Paraguay
Salvation Army officer, Fiona Sayer has appealed for the public to donate towards their campaign to help women in South America. Their 2018 Self Denial Appeal is focused on helping women in Paraguay who suffer from inequality, aiding them to become a part of their society again.
Over 200 artists attended Big North Tattoo Show 2019 in Newcastle
Big North Tattoo Show came back to Newcastle for its third annual convention. Over 200 tattoo artists attended coming from all over the world to show off their talents. Not only were there plenty of artists but there were also retro gaming machines and shows throughout the event. See the […]
Newcastle gets a taste of Indonesia at annual Discover Indonesia food festival event
Events manager of Discover Indonesia, Rezza Pradana Putra, has been working closely with his team to ensure a flavour full festival. With Indonesian food stalls, games and authentic Indonesian dance, his event is chockful with Indonesian culture and life. Discover Indonesia hold this event annually to bring Indonesian and English culture […]
North East locals become wrestlers at Almost Pro Wrestling school in South Shields
Almost Pro Wrestling school teaches locals how to become professional wrestlers. The school, which is run by Jamie Harvey, is based at Chuter Ede CIO, South Shields. See the video below for more information: The video goes backstage pre match, and captures interviews and warm up footage of wrestlers ‘Chase […]