Last week, game studio CD Projekt Red announced via social media that their latest game, Cyberpunk 2077, one of this year’s most highly anticipated titles, was having its release delayed for a third time, pushing it back until November 2020. On the Friday of the same week, developer Naughty Dog […]
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Coronavirus: North-East mums reveal heart-breaking impact of COVID-19
A pregnancy and baby teacher and new mother have told of the devastating effects the coronavirus has had on them. Linzy Thirlaway, 43, from Wallsend, teaches pregnancy and baby classes. Bump, Baby and Beyond switched to running online classes when the UK went into lockdown, but the lack of human […]
Newcastle Dog and Cat shelters appealing for help due to loss on income in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
These times are not just rough for us humans, they’re also taking a toll on our four legged friends. The whole country is being placed under new rules due to the pandemic, and animals shelters are no exception and many are finding themselves facing severe financial difficulties.. Beth Codling ,Relationship […]
‘Low skilled’ workers around the EU may not meet the requirements of a “points-based” visa system proposed by the government
New immigration plans set to be put in place could result in sectors struggling to recruit staff according to those in the industries. The stated post-Brexit Immigration plans aim to encourage employers to invest in retaining staff and to develop automation technology. Many representatives from sectors like nursing, farming and catering are concerned that under this […]
St Oswald’s Hospice ‘delighted’ at £750m government support
St Oswald’s Hospice has welcomed a £750m government support package to help charities through the coronavirus pandemic saying that it is ‘relieved and delighted’. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the support package, which includes £200m for hospices, yesterday, saying: “It’s right we do everything we can to help the sector […]
‘Scary but vital’ … life for staff on the NHS coronavirus frontline
#The CoronaDiaries WITH an ever-rising death toll and a struggling health service, have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for the NHS during a global pandemic? The latest figures released by Public Health England on Friday (April 3) show that cases in the North […]
International students: stuck between countries in a locked-down world
#The CoronaDiaries THE Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and the measures enforced by the government have a big impact on students’ lives and mental health, according to them. Two students of the University of Sunderland agreed to share some travelling experience they had during the Coronavirus outbreak. They talked about […]
Opinion: We need equality more than ever during this pandemic
#The CoronaDiaries IN A TIME of uncertainty, panic and fear, we can be sure of one thing: the royals are doing just fine, thank you for asking. For those of you who have been living under a rock recently, COVID-19 has quite literally swept the globe and put many […]
#CLAPFORCARERS: Households across Tyne and Wear pay homage to the NHS during COVID-19 crisis
Households across the nation paid tribute to the hardworking NHS staff across the country at 8pm last night, uniting to praise carers who are currently working to fight the pandemic. #ClapForCarers and #ClapForNHS were trending topics on Twitter as millions across the UK applauded staff from their doorsteps, gardens, windows […]
Opinion piece: On the fence of the apocalypse
“I think he’s doing a pretty bang up job if I’m honest” writes one moron on Facebook of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. At a time of national uncertainty, it seems we’ve thrown away any sense of political leaning to rally round a man who once said that people should be […]