The past week has seen a storm of controversy around apparent Government ‘contempt’ for the UK’s arts and creative industries (A&CI). First, Chancellor Rishi Sunak provoked anger with comments which, while mis-reported, created the perception that ministers saw careers in A&CI as somehow ‘disposable’. But then came a government advert […]
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Council leaders release statement and thank citizens of the NE
COUNCIL leaders from Sunderland, Newcastle, Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and Durham have released a statement thanking residents for their efforts in slowing down the rate of Covid infections. The government placed the North East in tier two last week, but there had been serious concerns that the […]
Average UK house price reached new high of £239,000 in August – ONS
THE average UK house price hit a new peak of £239,000 in August after increasing by 2.5% annually, according to official figures. House prices across the UK were £6,000 higher typically than in August 2019. One economist commenting on the figures said most of the price gains seen since the […]
Pioneering scheme for University staff juggling work with isolating children
EXPERTS at a North East university are proving a lifeline to staff and students after devising an innovative way of supporting them if their children are sent home from school. Since the start of term, many parents have found themselves struggling to keep working in the event of children having […]
Government approach to Covid striking a bum note with North East musicians
The past few days have seen a storm of controversy around apparent Government ‘contempt’ for the UK’s arts and creative industries (A&CI). First, Chancellor Rishi Sunak provoked anger with comments which, while mis-reported, created the perception that ministers saw careers in A&CI as somehow ‘disposable’. But then came a government […]
Premier elite’s ‘Project Big Picture’ has major pros and cons, says ex-Black Cat
PROJECT Big Picture has caught the attention of football fans this past week, as the English Football League (EFL) supported the proposals made by Manchester United and Liverpool. EFL chief executive Rick Parry backed the scheme, which will see greater funding by the Premier League (PL) to EFL clubs, […]
City leader welcomes ‘steady-as-you-go’ approach to Covid in the North East
LEADERS of the North East’s seven local authorities – including Sunderland – today welcomed the Government’s decision yesterday not to introduce a tougher crackdown on Covid-19 for the region. A joint statement, supported by Sunderland Council leader Graeme Miller, said: “We were clear in our discussions with government that […]
University business expert says Covid damage could take a decade to repair
Professor Lawrence Bellamy is warning that the damage from Covid could rival that of the 2008/9 global financial crisis. IT could take the country a decade to recover from the long-term change in people’s consumer habits and the economic damage done by the tightening national Covid-19 restrictions, a University of […]
Leading dyslexia charity uses Dyslexia Week to call for a vital increase in assessments and support in schools
IT is currently Dyslexia Week, and throughout this week the British Dyslexia Association will be focusing on the theme of dyslexia creates. Dyslexia creates artists, entrepreneurs and game changers, but it also creates prejudice, challenges and inequality. as TEN to 15 percent of people are dyslexic, yet despite this, it […]
Proposed kick-in rule will have huge ramifications for football at all levels
FIFA’s Chief Head of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, has brought forward the idea that football may scrap throw ins for kick ins in a potentially radical new rule change. Former Arsenal boss, Wenger, has said that throw ins could be changed so that when the ball goes out of […]