When you think of the North East, the Cold War of the 20th century might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, the region is home to a number of observation bunkers dating from this period – 15 of which SR News have visited and plotted on […]
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Government plans to ban the sale of puppies by pet shops and third-party dealers
An online petition calling for the ban of the sale of puppies by pet shops and third-party dealers has gained widespread popularity among the nation and pet lovers. The environment secretary Michael Gove announced that the government is considering a ban on the sale of puppies in pet shops, and […]
Sunderland parks in running for park of the year
Five Sunderland parks are in the running for the prestigious park of the year award in the annual People’s Choice Award. The parks in the running include Mowbray Park, Roker Park, Barnes Park, Herrington Country Park and Hetton Lyons Country Park. Councillor Michael Mordey said: “Just to be in the […]
Labour gain seats in North Tyneside election
Labour have gained two seats in North Tyneside in the 2018 local elections. The party took both Cullercoats and Monkseaton North from the Conservatives: Joe Kirwin defeated incumbent Les Miller by just 28 votes in Monkseaton North, while Willie Samuel defeated Ken Barrie in Cullercoats. They also gained Northumberland from […]
Councillor Lynda Scanlan, new Mayor of Sunderland
Sunderland will be having a new Mayor very soon, Councillor Lynda Scanlan. Councillor Scanlan was sworn in at a full meeting of the Sunderland City Council. The new Mayor will be supported during her term in the office by her long-time family friend and work colleague, Mr. Michael Horswill, who […]
Live InDurham takes over Durham City for a night
A monthly event held across Durham is helping to give local music hopefuls a chance to showcase their talents at venues across the city. Live InDurham is an initiative which gives a roster of musicians the opportunity to perform at locations which they would usually find difficult to get a […]
Bradley Lowery’s mum skydives for son’s seventh birthday
The mother of Bradley Lowery commemorated what would’ve been her sons seventh birthday with a skydive. Gemma Lowery took to Shotton Airfield, to do her skydive. Lowery’s skydive was all in good cause as money was raised by generous contributors through the Justgiving she set up. So far, Lowery managed […]
Durham riverside regeneration given 2019 completion date
Durham riverside’s redevelopment into a state of the art shopping complex is due to be completed by 2019. The area will be known as Riverwalk, and work on the site of the old Durham passport offices is now past the half-way point. A new state of the art shopping complex […]
Rainbow Flag on Sunderland Civic Centre for International Day Against Homophobia
Today Wearside will show its backing towards a day which celebrates sexual and gender diversity. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is held today. Sunderland is to join in with others from across the world by raising the Rainbow Flag at its civic centre and around the city. […]
Major Developments in Sunderland Woman’s Search for Long Lost Dad
A breakthrough has been made in the search for a Sunderland woman’s long lost father. Rebecca Harrison from Pennywell has spent the last week trying to find her Dad who she had never met. She decided to start the search last Thursday while celebrating her late mother’s birthday. “It’s always […]