Police across the region have launched a crackdown on people texting, taking photos and videos while driving. SR News has been investigating. A Freedom of Information request sent to Durham Constabulary has shown the number of people caught on their mobile phones while driving has decreased in the last three […]
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UPDATE: Peacocks Blandford Street fire extinguished quickly due to actions of the crew
The fire started at 19:20pm and the first crew responded within six minutes of being dispatched. Stephen Burdis, group manager for the eastern district of the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service stated that: “The officer in charge asked for extra appliances because he realised the condition of the […]
Reindeers dash to raise money for North East Charities
Sunderland families came together to run two laps of the Bridges alongside Santa and his reindeer, before opening to Sunday shoppers. Click the photo below for our full interactive story –
Last chance call! Channel 4 in Sunderland
All those looking to take part in a free Channel 4 Pop Up workshop have one more day to register for the event. Channel 4 is coming to Sunderland on Thursday 1 November and will be looking for ‘new and diverse voices’ who want to bring something different to the […]
We want your books! New Sunderland charity aims to improve literacy with donations
A new Sunderland charity is looking for book donations as it works to improve literacy in the region. Sunderland Literacy Aid (SLA) was registered earlier this year in an attempt to positively impact literacy levels in the Sunderland area. Its aims include saving unwanted texts from landfill sites and overseeing […]
BBC brings digital skills to Sunderland
BBC Academy’s digital experts will be delivering free workshops at the University of Sunderland, offering an opportunity to get clued-up on the latest in digital content and hands-on with new technology. The BBC’s Digital Skills Morning will kick off at the National Glass Centre on October 15, 8.45am-1pm providing a special focus on […]
Sunderland’s Station Taxis Launches ‘Cabpool Karaoke’
Sunderland’s Station Taxis has been offering people in the city the opportunity to become part of a new singalong series with its drivers. Hundreds of people have already replied to a video posted on Facebook appealing for singers to get in touch with the taxi company. The first in a […]
Tributes pour in for two Durham rugby players who died in Sri Lanka
Tributes from across the country have been pouring in on social media, to the two rugby players who died whilst on tour in Sri Lanka. Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, had been touring the country with Durham-based Clems Pirates RFC. The 22-strong party of rugby players visited Sri […]
WATCH: Charity launches audience campaign ‘Reclaim the Frame’ in Newcastle for gender equality in film
Birds’ Eye View, a charity dedicated to female recognition in film, launched their new campaign ‘Reclaim the Frame’ at Newcastle’s Tyneside Cinema on April 17. The campaign is supported by the BFI Audience Fund and is set to take place over six months. The event was successful in recruiting new […]
Are local footballers becoming role models?
Mortimer Community College is where you’ll see players from South Shields Football Club, who have set up a football programme called The Wizards aimed at young children. Managers and players both past and present from South Shields formed the club last year, with the aim of helping them develop physical as […]