A North East MP has called for the Department for Education to introduce a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL). The Labour MP for Gateshead, Ian Mearns – who is also chair of the Backbench Business Committee – brought attention to the plight of deaf children in the education system […]
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North East MP Concerned with UK Prisons
A North East MP is concerned with prison violence in England and Wales. Mary Glindon, a Labour MP for North Tyneside, has raised concerns about the recent increase in incidents in prisons across the UK. On September 4 2018, Ms Glindon said: “This level of violence is a consequence of […]
North East MP challenges secretary of state in parliamentary debate
A North East MP has warned that businesses exporting outside the EU are unsure how leaving the single market will enhance their ability to trade. During a debate on trade policy held in the House of Commons, on July 24, 2018, Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North, challenged […]
INS Taragini ship sets sail from Sunderland Port for Tall Ships Race 2018
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarangini, set off from Sunderland port on Saturday July 14 with 55 other ships from 16 different countries for the Tall Ships Race 2018. The INS Tarangini sailed into Sunderland Port for the first time with their crew members dancing on the high masts as they arrived. […]
North East MP grills PM over urgent care centres threatened with closure
A North East MP has demanded answers from Theresa May over the potential closure of three local urgent care centres. Sharon Hodgson, Labour MP for Sunderland, was speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions amid news that the care centres in Bunny Hill, Washington and Houghton were threatened with closure by the […]
Sexism in football: Has it increased or decreased over the years?
Majority of people believe sexism is still an issue in our society today, but it has decreased comparing to how it was in the past. In 1920 Football Association banned women from playing football in the UK, believing football is Unsuitable for females. Things have gotten better since then, and […]
WATCH: North East job seekers and students travel to Newcastle’s Stephenson’s Quarter for Tech Talent
Hundreds of job seekers and students traveled to Newcastle’s Stephenson’s Quarter yesterday (Thursday, May 24) for the Tech Talent event. The exhibition, run by Sunderland Software City, showcased a number of the region’s technology and digital businesses who are looking for new people to join their organisation. Newcastle College, Teesside […]
Massive fire at a Sunderland waste plant
A huge fire has taken place at former Alex Smiles Ltd in Deptford on Monday evening. Flames were seen inside the property followed by large clouds of smoke being seen all over North East. Nearly 50 firefighters from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were spotted at the scene, […]
Top eight places to go with the kids during the Summer holidays
This map will show you eight great places to take the kids during the summer holidays. Kids can get bored very easily, therefore I have decided to show you eight great places that are free. When things are free and the kids have fun, it is the best scenario for […]
8 cheap date ideas in Tyne and Wear
Summer is right around the corner and so is the royal wedding. So for people that don’t have the same budget as the royals, this map looks at eight reasonably priced places to take someone on a date. Below is an interactive map pinpointing where in Tyne and Wear you […]