A Sunderland MP has claimed a plan for a new incinerator would be an “ecological eyesore” and a “threat to health” as she backed her constituents in Parliament. MP Sharon Hodgson’s comments come in light of the news that the firm Rolton Kilbride plan to appeal after plans were rejected […]
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New Safety Equipment At Site Of Multiple Deaths On Sunderland Riverside
New water safety equipment has been installed in Fatfield, Washington, near to where a number of people lost their lives. Sunderland City Council has invested in two new throw-line boards at Mount Pleasant Lake and Pattison South Pond, which are used to pull people out of the water. This is in […]
Vogue-featured fashion designer launches North East sustainable clothing brand
A young Vogue-featured fashion designer has launched the North East’s newest sustainable online fashion brand. Hannah Wilson, 25, from Washington has taken the plunge and created her own independent, online fashion company – Harlow Collection. Harlow Collection features a range of classic, versatile and statement pieces all handmade by the […]
Boris Johnson claims “Brexit deal will be done before you have your turkey and sprouts” in visit to Washington
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Ferguson transport factory in Washington on Monday to appeal to voters to support him in Thursday’s general election. The Prime Minister was also joined on the stump by former Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston Gisela Stuart, who said: “To vote Labour is a family […]
General Election candidates discuss food bank crisis as Sunderland public raise thousands
The region’s MP candidates have spoken out ahead of this week’s General Election after a local fundraiser saw over £16k raised for two Sunderland foodbanks. This week Roker Report, an online site dedicated to Sunderland AFC, raised a phenomenal £16k for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen and Sunderland Foodbank after fans […]
BBC and Spark team up for University General Election debate
The University of Sunderland was visited by BBC Newcastle’s Alfie and Anna at Breakfast Show for a timely ‘simulcast’ with the campus-based radio station Spark. In the run up to next week’s election, the presenters hosted a live radio debate with North East candidates and spoke to first time voters […]
Sunderland MP joins Guide Dogs in call for safer streets for blind and partially sighted people
A Sunderland MP has raised concerns about the safety of streets for blind and partially sighted people. The Labour MP for Washington and Sunderland West, Sharon Hodgson – who is also Shadow Minister for Public Health – spoke with the charity Guide Dogs at the recent Labour Party conference about […]
Local chef raises £300 for cancer charity Life Kitchen
Local chef Mark Owens has raised £300 for the charity, Life Kitchen. Life Kitchen is a charity that creates meals for cancer patients who struggle to taste food after undergoing chemotherapy. Owens from Washington contacted well-known chefs from all over the UK to get signed cookbooks, jackets and aprons from […]
Brexit: the road to extension
The road to Brexit was never going to be easy or fast as demonstrated last week when MPs voted for a law that would prevent the UK leaving the EU without asking for a longer extension. The law, which will almost certainly mean the UK taking part in the EU […]
North East charity campaign warns regular drinking raises the risk of breast cancer
North East charity Balance has warned the public that regular alcohol consumption can increase the risk of breast cancer. Studies show only 38% of North East women were aware that alcohol raises this risk – the equivalent to four in 10 women. […]