A new Pan-American destination restaurant has been inspired by the region’s industrial heritage. The Karbon Grill, Kitchen and Bar, which is set to launch in Sunderland’s new Hilton Garden Inn hotel, has used the North East’s proud industrial heritage to inspire its name. The name pays homage, with a contemporary […]
A man was today in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being shot by a firearms officer. The police watchdog is investigating after the 24-year-old man was left seriously injured. He was shot after apparently being told by police to “put the gun down” and is in hospital. […]
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is appealing for anyone who saw or heard any part of the incident in South Shields. The IPCC is investigating an incident in which a man was shot and seriously injured by Northumbria Police officers. The incident took place in Frenchmans Way in South […]
The new Virgin Azuma trains are being made by Hitachi at their rail vehicle manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. This means the Virgin Trains fleet is being made on the East Coast for the East Coast. Karen Boswell, Managing Director of Hitachi Rail Europe, said: “Hitachi has a […]
Anyone who is not yet registered to vote in May’s elections is being reminded to get on their electoral register before they close on Monday, April 18. There are local and police elections in May, and Sunderland will be the returning centre for the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner election. […]
Armed police shouted “put the gun down” before shooting a 24-year-old man who was reported to be holding a handgun, a local resident said. Officers were called to Frenchmans Way, South Shields, shortly after 1am where the man was shot once, then taken to hospital. A local father, who did […]
Tattooists in Sunderland must meet strict hygiene standards to become part of the City Council’s accreditation registration scheme. Tattoo businesses in the city and across the region are being rated on their hygiene as part of a new scheme. The scheme aims to raise standards and help the public make […]
A North East worker has called for an increase in the number of women and men in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Emma Garrick works at a project called Think Physics as a careers and employer specialist. Ms Garrick focuses her work on schools and their pupils to encourage […]
Sharon Hodgson MP has welcomed the launch of a new carers campaign. The MP for Washington and Sunderland West welcomed the launch of the Honeypot Campaign – For Children Who Care. Honeypot, a children’s charity, is leading a campaign to recognise the specific needs of children aged between 5 and 12 […]
Generations of people are coming together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland. A programme of centenary commemorations of the First World War air raid attack which killed 22 people and injured many more takes place this week. One of the […]