Recently released figures show that teacher sick days have fallen over the past two years in a North East council area. A freedom of information request sent to South Tyneside Council revealed a fall in teacher absences between September 2015 and October 2017, as illustrated below. Academic Year Sum of working days […]
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Newcastle United fans push trolleys full of food to St James’ Park in aid of Newcastle West End Food Bank
Newcastle United supporters pushed two trolleys full of food from South Shields to Newcastle last weekend in aid of Newcastle West End food bank. Kris and Adam Wallace, Chris and Dan Goodall, Deka Petrie and Mark Walker walked more than 12 miles until they reached St. James’ Park where Newcastle United […]
Four South Tyneside libraries could be saved
Volunteer groups have come forward to run four libraries that were at risk of closure. According to Councillor Nancy Maxwell, lead member for voluntary sector partnerships and co-operatives, libraries in Boldon, East Boldon, Whitburn and Primrose, were set to be closed due to “reducing financial support from central government.” Whitburn […]
No More Babies at South Tyneside Hospital
Healthcare leaders have been criticised for suspending deliveries of babies at South Tyneside District Hospital. This follows the temporary suspension of the Special Care Baby Unit due to extreme staffing pressures. This has led to the baby unit being unable to accommodate high-risk births since November 30, 2017. Peter Hamilton, […]
MP is “outraged” at tempory closure of South Tyneside Special Care Baby Unit
Hospital bosses have announced the immediate closure of the Special Care Baby Unit at South Tyneside Hospital, due to a shortage of qualified staff. Healthcare leaders made the decision to temporarily close the Special Care Baby Unit until January, to ensure safety for newborn babies in South Tyneside. As a result, […]
Jarrow Auction Room Fire Takes More Than Eight Hours To Put Out
A fire that broke out at a former church in Jarrow has taken more than eight hours to put out. The Jarrow Auction Rooms, located on Bede Burn Road caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning, with a total of 44 firefighters were sent to the scene at 4.00am. […]
Chancellor hands Metro bosses £337m overhaul Budget
The Government today confirmed multi-million-pound funding for the Metro system – with potential for building new trains in the North East. In his autumn Budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced “the replacement of the 40-year-old rolling stock on the Tyne and Wear Metro at a total investment of £337million”. Coun […]
Nexus introduce £1 Metro tickets for under 18s throughout Tyne and Wear
From 2018 people under the age of 18 will be able to get on the metro for as little as £1. This comes as Nexus introduced the new Pop Blue Card which is aimed at getting teenagers out and about in the Tyne and Wear. Under 18s will pay just £1 […]
63 dog-friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants to visit with your pooch in the North East
If you fancy a cuppa with your canine companion, a full English with your furry friend or just a day out with your barking buddy, then here are 63 pawsome dog friendly pubs, restaurants and cafés in Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Gateshead, Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne that you can visit. […]
North East Alcohol Office calling to protect young people from alcohol
Balance, the North East Alcohol Office, is calling for more to be done to protect young people from the harms of alcohol as new figures released today this week reveal an estimated 16,500 young people in the region are drinking every week. The 2016 ‘Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among […]