A new café has opened in Sunderland to spark a revival of independent shops in a once-thriving city centre high street. Simon Forster has opened No 18 Holmeside in the former Chic and Iconic clothes store, in Holmeside, which had stood empty for a year. He converted the site into a café […]
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LISTEN: Eamonn Holmes pays tribute to agony aunt Denise Robertson
Sunderland came out to say goodbye to one of the North East’s best loved television icons – Denise Robertson. It is thought that about 500 mourners gathered at Sunderland Minster to pay tribute to Denise Robertson. The 83-year-old, who was born in East Boldon and lived most of her life […]
Applause broke out outside Sunderland Minster as Denise Robertson’s coffin driven away
TV stars joined hundreds of family, friends and fans at the funeral of much-loved agony aunt Denise Robertson. Applause broke out in the street outside the Minster as Denise Robertson’s coffin was driven away in the hearse after the hour-long service. This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, Eamonn […]
Northeasterners consider 28 to be the optimal age to begin having children
People in the North East think 28 is the optimal age to begin having children. The survey, conducted by Voucher Cloud, revealed the regional differences as part of ongoing research into British attitudes towards starting a family and whether or not finances were a delaying factor. Initially, all 2,318 respondents […]
Sunderland to say goodbye to Denise Robertson today
The funeral of much-loved TV agony aunt Denise Robertson will take place in Sunderland today (Wednesday, April 13). The service will be held in Sunderland Minster at 1pm and will be conducted by The Rev Canon Provost Sheila Bamber, followed by a private burial. This Morning stars Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, […]
One in three in North East want to keep gambling hidden from work colleagues
A new report released today (Wednesday, April 13) has found over a third of working adults in the North East who gamble would like to hide it from their colleagues at work. It is the highest region in England, with 35 per cent of people who gamble wanting to keep it […]
Conservative MP to discuss Northern Powerhouse and answer questions at public talk
The Government has outlined plans to give more powers to northern city regions to create a Northern Powerhouse. Discover what is proposed for the North East’s future, and put your questions to James Wharton MP, Northern Powerhouse Minister, and Conservative MP for Stockton South, when he gives a free public […]
UK inflation rose to highest level for 15 months
UK inflation lifted to its highest level for 15 months in March as the rising cost of clothes and air fares pushed up the cost of living. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation hit 0.5 per cent last month after the price of clothes […]
Emergency debate on steel crisis to be held in the House of Commons
An emergency debate on the steel crisis will be held in the House of Commons. Business Secretary Sajid Javid has raised the prospect of Government involvement in the sale of Tata Steel’s loss-making UK assets, after Labour warned that the future of the industry was “hanging by a thread”. The Government […]
Johnson begins appeal against his six year sentence
Adam Johnson has begun an appeal against his six-year sentence for grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a teenage fan, court officials have said. The sacked Sunderland and ex-England winger was jailed last month after he was convicted of sexual activity with a 15-year-old following a trial at Bradford […]