BAME people face ‘up to twice’ the infection risk of whites People of black and Asian ethnicities are up to twice as likely to be infected with Covid-19, compared to white individuals, a comprehensive analysis has found. The data also suggests that the risk of being admitted to intensive care […]
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UoS Spark DJ Emma Millen takes four awards at Student Radio Awards
SPARK radio superstar Emma Millen picked up four Student Radio Awards this year – including Best Presenter of the year – proving that she is one of the biggest up-and-coming young DJs in the country. The news underlines Spark’s status as a multi-award-winning platform for the University of Sunderland […]
Fenwick Christmas window virtual reveal – here’s everything we know
THE iconic Fenwick’s Christmas window in Newcastle is traditionally a huge draw for parents and grandparents with children in tow, all queueing up to enjoy its fantasy festive spirit and marvel at its puppets and construction. This year – thanks to the pandemic – it will be unveiled virtually online. […]
Sunak to extend furlough scheme till March 2021
CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak has stated that the furlough scheme will be extended through winter to March 2021. The Commons will be releasing the full details shortly and it is unclear if the full 80% wage will be available as it has been since the scheme was announced. This follows several […]
PICTURES: Sunderland City Centre quiet as new restrictions are implemented
THE first day of lockdown 2.0 sees non-essential shops close and Sunderland city centre looks like a ghost town. Our SR News snapper Ryan Lim walked around the popular hotspots and found very few people around, a chilling sign of the current Covid climate. Please check out our picture slideshow […]
UK’s terror threat level has been raised to “severe”
FOLLOWING the Monday shooting in Vienna by a suspected “Islamic terrorist” which has left four people dead, the UK’s current threat level has been raised from substantial to severe. This means that an attack is “highly likely”. Home Secretary Priti Patel has stated on Twitter: “The public should continue to […]
US ELECTION 2020: UoS expert on a choice between unimpressive rivals
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage The US Election has finally arrived, and as millions of Americans go to the polls today, SR News caught up with University of Sunderland American History expert Dr Kevin Yuill ahead of the vote-counting, to ask a couple of fundamental […]
US ELECTION 2020: Biden leads the polls as the clock runs down to V-Day
Search ‘US Election 2020’ to see all our coverage THE presidential election is entering its final stages and, ahead of tomorrow’s big vote, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in the polls. But Biden knows that lead does not necessarily mean victory – especially after Trump defied the polls to […]
Is the business suit becoming another victim of the pandemic?
Nic Eatch explores how Covid-19, remote working, fashion trends, pricing and other factors have affected sales figures of formal attire. He talks to senior business leaders, James Evans and Adam Bartlett from the world of tech, and discovers the German meaning of “Feierabend”. HOW does a socially-sterilised and office barred […]
‘Youngest’ NE hospital Covid patient reveals Covid hospital ordeal
EXCLUSIVE A 24-YEAR-OLD North East woman has told of the terrifying experience of being rushed into hospital with Covid-19 and then into intensive care – where doctors were unable to tell her if she would survive. Lauren Mackenzie said: “I asked if I was going to be OK and […]