More than 200 years ago, the first recorded UFO sighting in Britain was made. This bizarre encounter would become the first of many, in what has become a phenomenon in both fictional media and serious investigations across the world. But despite its global appeal, the North East has had more […]
The Government has slashed funding for homeless people in Sunderland by nearly half since 2012 due to budget cuts. In 2012/13, a grant of £216,470 was provided to Sunderland Council by the Department for Communities and Local Government. In the current year, 2016/17, a grant of £138,364 has been provided […]
The number of main benefit claimants in Sunderland is on the decline as local car manufacturing company Nissan has struck a deal to build two new cars – cementing the company’s future within the North East. The Sunderland plant is set to defy fears of the Brexit vote as it […]
Sunderland Central Mosque Imam Syed Shuheb has blasted a recent Policy Exchange report stating that 26 per cent of British Muslims do not believe in extremism and that 48 per cent would not seek Police help if they knew someone was involved in terrorist activity. Imam Syed said: “I seriously […]
There was no stopping the young people. Even the typical North East Autumn weather couldn’t break their spirits. From Penshaw Monument to the Angel of the North, they were determined to finish their 8.5k sponsored walk. With their Christmas jumpers keeping them warm, and working as a group to cheer […]
To reach the 20,000 refugee target promised by former PM David Cameron back in 2015, councils up and down the country have agreed on accommodating “suitable numbers” of Syrians fleeing the devastation of war through the voluntary Syrian Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme. For three North East councils, that suitable number […]
A retail manager from Sunderland hopes to put a smile on the faces of those in need at Christmas through the gift of chocolate. Earlier this year it was revealed that South Tyneside is considered the ‘homeless capital’ with the highest number of homeless people in the North East Darren […]
Levels of violent and sexual crime reported in Sunderland Central have more than doubled over the last three years, figures from the www.police.uk website reveal. The number of “violence and sexual offences” cases reported each month has been rising significantly, peaking at 144 incidents in September of this year. These […]
The Renowned Opera singer, Graeme Danby raises funds for Age UK for the elderly community in Sunderland. Age UK Director, Alan Patchett said: “Every year this event raises approximately £2,000 which goes towards Sunderland’s charity Age UK.” Danby was joined together with brass band player, Andrew Hedley and musical Director […]
Christmas, a time to eat, drink and be merry but for many young people in the North East, the holidays will be spent consuming dangerous amounts of alcohol. The festive season is often the busiest time for pubs and clubs around the country with Christmas parties, fancy cocktails and excessive […]