CAT owners may face fines of up to £500 if they fail to microchip their cats. The new law is being introduced to stamp out thefts and illegal breeding of cats. There are around 290,000 pet cats in the North- East, making up the 10 million pet cats in the […]
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How do students vote in elections and are they encouraged to vote?
THIS year’s local elections take place on May 6 2021. How will student votes effect the council and are students encouraged to vote? WE often hear that young people are ‘too political’. But what is student voting actually like? Peter Hayes, an expert in politics at University of Sunderland, has […]
Covid-19: All you need to know about the new restrictions in the North East
THE government officially announced yesterday that the North East was to enter a period of restrictions aimed at cutting Covid-19 transfer because of a rising number of cases. Sunderland, Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham, North Tyneside and South Tyneside are all affected. From Friday 18 September regulations came in to ban households […]
The numbers behind the North East’s new Covid-19 restrictions
THE North East is entering a period of restrictions due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the area. Sunderland, Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead, County Durham and Northumberland councils – which between them serve a population of over two million people – had asked the government to bring […]
8 Best Beaches In The North East For Beachcombing
Beachcombing is a popular niche activity and an ideal hobby for the ones out there who either love the beach or spend most of their time at the coast, with an undying knack for exploring and finding and new things. Therefore, being the North East, one of the many perks […]
Would you like to own a part of an old pub in Seaham? This is your chance…
A campaign has started in Dalton-le-Dale, near Seaham, to save the 19th century Times Inn after the brewery closed it and decided to sell up. The people want to buy it and turn it into a community hub, a place for everyone to meet with friends, socialise, be creative and […]
Exclusive: Drink spiking reports hit four year high in 2018
A recent Freedom of Information request sent to Northumbria Police has revealed a four-year high in drink spiking incidents in 2018. Last year saw a four-year high as 32 incidents were reported across the region, this number has increased since 2015 in which there were only nine reported incidents […]
North East charity campaign warns regular drinking raises the risk of breast cancer
North East charity Balance has warned the public that regular alcohol consumption can increase the risk of breast cancer. Studies show only 38% of North East women were aware that alcohol raises this risk – the equivalent to four in 10 women. […]
Art puts spotlight on forgotten group
A new exhibition running this week is shining a light on a little-known and misunderstood section of society – people who are living with dwarfism. The exhibition, ‘You’re Just Little’, is at the Spectrum Cultural Hub in Seaham until 14 October, and will reveal the challenges, obstacles and assumptions that people […]
The latest Sunderland exhibition is a showcase for local artists
Mackie’s Corner is currently hosting the Sunderland Indie 20/20 VISION Exhibition. It runs until October 13 and, in two three-week blocks, displays the work of 20 members of Sunderland Indie. The building previously hosted two commissioned exhibitions during the Tall Ships Races. The Creator of the exhibition, Barrie West, discussed its origins: […]