Local Charity Peace of mind held a ‘Celebration of Diversity @ Peace of Mind’ party to celebrate Christmas and the vibrant diversity in the region. The aim of the event was to bring people together from all walks of life, communities, faiths and religions to celebrate diversity and culture in the region, and have […]
A North Tyneside MP has reacted to the news that as many as 51 oil and gas fields in the North Sea could cease production by 2020, impacting North East jobs. A recent parliamentary debate outlined that hundreds of jobs in the oil and gas industry could be lost, particularly […]
A petition has been set-up on Change.org, which has over 200,000 supporters, stating that retailers should be closed on Boxing Day. There is also an official petition to Parliament, which has over 140,00 supporters. The creator of the Change.org petition, Ian Lapworth, has said that he believes that retail workers […]
To reach the 20,000 refugee target promised by former PM David Cameron back in 2015, councils up and down the country have agreed on accommodating “suitable numbers” of Syrians fleeing the devastation of war through the voluntary Syrian Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme. For three North East councils, that suitable number […]
A South Tyneside mother whose baby was left with life changing side effects of the killer Meningitis B virus is urging all parents to be aware of the signs and symptoms. Izabelle Grace Bailey was diagnosed with Meningitis B and septicaemia in April 2016 – only days before her first […]
By Laura Wilson, Amy Thompson and Shannon Kearns The number of people aged 18 and under caught possessing cannabis by Northumbria Police has plummeted year-on-year, hinting to a relaxation of the forces’ drugs strategy. According to an SRNews Freedom of Information request issued to Northumbria Police, the number of adolescents […]
The Renowned Opera singer, Graeme Danby raises funds for Age UK for the elderly community in Sunderland. Age UK Director, Alan Patchett said: “Every year this event raises approximately £2,000 which goes towards Sunderland’s charity Age UK.” Danby was joined together with brass band player, Andrew Hedley and musical Director […]
Sunderland AFC’s ambitions for a bigger international fan base are being supported by a host of North East pupils. On December 8 more than 70 pupils, aged 13-15, took part in Sunderland’s final of the Premier League Challenge at the Stadium of Light. This year’s challenge saw the groups looking […]
A Whitley Bay woman has begun knitting hats for Syrian refugees. Beccy Owen began knitting two years ago to help with depression and anxiety and has now said she is “addicted.” She knitted hats for Refugee Aid Network UK and is now making them for Knit For Peace. Ms Owen […]
Rail fares are set to go up by 2.3 per cent starting 2 January 2017. Rail, Maritime and Transport union general secretary Mick Cash described the fares announcement as “another kick in the teeth for British passengers”. North Eastern passengers can expect up to 4.9 per cent increase in fares on […]