Washington

Cyclists urged to keep bikes secure

  Cyclists are being urged to keep their bikes secure to avoid being taken for a ride by thieves.  Over the past month, there have been 11 bike thefts across Washington – 6 of the thefts were where bikes were left lying on the ground in a garden or yard. […]

Junior doctors’ strike: “Something has to give,” says Sunderland Conservative leader

Following scheduled walkouts across the county on Wednesday, and a protest outside Westminster on Thursday, the government continues to push for controversial changes to junior doctor’s contracts. Junior doctors say Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s proposal for a seven-day NHS will put the safety of patients at risk while the government […]