The man who died in a collision in Hebburn over the weekend has now been named by police. 56-year-old Gavin Bolam, from Hartleyburn Avenue in Hebburn, died after being hit by a car, which is believed to be a Silver Mercedes C-Class, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The […]
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Extra police on patrol after woman raped in Sunderland
Extra officers are on patrol in Sunderland after a woman has been allegedly raped. Police received a report that a woman, said to be in her 20s, had been raped in the early hours of Sunday morning. The woman had got into a vehicle which she believed was a taxi […]
Sunderland university shortlisted for leadership and management award
The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award (THELMA) 2016, in the Outstanding Human Resources (HR) Team category. In its submission the University detailed the work of its HR team to ensure the workforce is in good physical and mental health, enabling […]
Candidates standing for Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner announced
The list of candidates standing for election as the next Northumbria Area Police and Crime Commissioner has now been published. The deadline for nominations closed on Thursday, April 7 at 4pm. This years candidates are: Vera Baird, Labour Party. Stewart Thomas Hay, Conservative Party. Melanie Hurst, UK Independence Party (UKIP). Jonathan […]
Two people in hospital after six-car crash on A19
A19 Northbound, 6 Vehicle RTC prior to A1290 Nissan, road remains closed for approx 1 – 2 hours for recovery ops pic.twitter.com/54fZ3Yp68C — NE Traffic News (@NECATraffic) April 8, 2016 Two people have been taken to hospital after six-car collision on the A19. Six vehicles have been involved with a […]
What’s your most used emoji? For Geordies it’s “blowing kisses”
According to a new study, Geordies who are single use the blowing kisses emoji the most. Nearly 50 per cent (47 per cent) of single Geordies choose the blowing kisses emoji to flirt with potential partner. Other popular emojis used by singles in the UK were a winky face – […]
#WorldHealthDay: 422 million adults in developing countries live with diabetes
World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for global action to halt rise in and improve care for people with diabetes after new figures show the number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million adults, with most living in developing countries. Factors driving this dramatic rise […]
Teens jailed to minimum 15 years for Angela Wrightson murder
Two teenage girls who murdered a 39-year-old woman by battering her to death with household objects in a five-hour ordeal have been given life sentences with a minimum of 15 years. The pair, who cannot be named for legal reasons, showed no reaction when they were sentenced at Leeds Crown […]
Workless households in the North East fall by 50,000 since 2010
The number of households in the North East where no one works has decreased by 50 thousand since 2010 and is now at its lowest level in more than 10 years. Across the UK, according to new independent figures released today, there are now 764,000 fewer workless households in this […]
Sunderland youngsters celebrate completion of special courses run by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Sixteen to 25-year-olds in Sunderland have gathered today to celebrate the completion of a 12-week course run by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and funded by the Prince’s Trust. Students who attended the Prince’s Trust Team Programme each presented a short piece about their time on the course, before being presented with certificates […]