It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank.
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The renovation of Hylton Castle
Hylton Castle has become one of the most well-known buildings in the region. Sunderland’s second oldest building, it has always been a focal point in Sunderland and has seen the city change over centuries. In 2017, after nearly 25 years of public backing, renovation started on the castle to provide […]
SRNews reporter, Milena Yordanova, spends the night on the streets of Newcastle to see how hard life is for the homeless
The housing and homeless charity Shelter published the results of an extensive research they made which conducted that the number of homeless people in the UK is 307,000. Which is larger than the population of Newcastle, reported the Chronicle. The number of homeless people in the North East is around […]
Charity aims to end loneliness at Christmas
Christmas for many is a time of joy, giving and spending much needed time with family. This is most likely what you have been brought up with and is just a common thing for you this time of year. It might not ever cross your mind that people out there […]
“I love it and I’m proud of myself”: How Washington riding centre continues RDA success
Washington Riding Centre (WRC) has been the home of the Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group since 1977, and it is still going strong 40 years on. The people who use this riding school remain at the heart of WRC, as the riding school provides specialist […]
Driving home for Christmas: Life on the road
The life of a truck driver can seem like a daunting experience. A small cabin becomes your home and the A1 becomes your best and worst friend. Cars hate your presence and the pressure of transporting goods from A to B is on your back. But what is life on […]
Is festive binge drinking a factor in anti-social behaviour spike?
Over the past few years there has been a spike in anti-social behaviour related crimes within Sunderland City Centre during the Winter period. This poses the question, does the Christmas period have a particular effect on this rise and why? To read the full story, click here
A Northern Christmas – A look at how the North East celebrates Christmas
As the season gets underway, we take a look at how exactly the North East celebrates Christmas.
‘Tis the season of good will: meet the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank
It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank. To read the full story, click here.
One in five kids in Gateshead living in poverty: How Gateshead Council pledge to tackle the issue
COUNCIL leader Martin Gannon has revealed that 20 per cent of children in Gateshead live in poverty as he launches a new support initiative for his town. The Labour councillor made a call to arms this week, after shocking statistics have unveiled the need for more local assistance, and is now urging members of the […]