Volunteer groups have come forward to run four libraries that were at risk of closure. According to Councillor Nancy Maxwell, lead member for voluntary sector partnerships and co-operatives, libraries in Boldon, East Boldon, Whitburn and Primrose, were set to be closed due to “reducing financial support from central government.” Whitburn […]
Coffee shops are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Sunderland Coffee has been around for centuries. The first coffee houses appeared in Venice in 1629, and since then, many coffee shops have been opened around the world. The first coffee house in England was opened in 1650, set up in Oxford by a […]
Leader of the Save West Park campaign, Chris Lavelle, believes it is impossible to see how Sunderland City Council’s plan to build on the site can go ahead. The greenbelt site was included in the plan from Sunderland City Council to build 70 houses on the land, as part […]
Stephanie Brown from South Shields, has made it her mission to help people suffering with mental health issues and give them a place of solace. In February 2017, Stephanie took on the responsibility of replacing the founder of the charity, Kirk Wilson. Kirk Wilson set up the charity as a […]
Despite temperatures reaching as low as -7C (19F) and recent snowfall, University of Sunderland students have had little trouble making it into classes. Students use a variety of transport to get to the university — including walking and the metro. Temperatures were well below freezing early on Monday morning, but […]
Newcastle is the second fastest growing region for digital and technology employment and has been ranked as one of the top smart cities in the UK. Commissioned by Huawei UK and conducted by Navigant Consulting, the report is based on evaluations of 20 cities and their strategies, key projects and […]
Thousands of patients will be affected by the closure of Earsdon Park Medical Practice according to the chairman of Healthwatch North Tyneside. The NHS GP Surgery, which operates across two centres in Shiremoor and Longbenton, is scheduled to close once the current contract runs out on March 31, 2018. Peter Kendrick, […]
Sunderland is praised for its good community, and the support they offer to asylum seekers and refugees from all around the world. Friends of the drop-in (FODI) is a charitable association which offers support to refugees to: “lessen their social isolation and promote their integration into the community.” International Human Rights […]
Healthcare leaders have been criticised for suspending deliveries of babies at South Tyneside District Hospital. This follows the temporary suspension of the Special Care Baby Unit due to extreme staffing pressures. This has led to the baby unit being unable to accommodate high-risk births since November 30, 2017. Peter Hamilton, […]
Thousands of train staff working the main line through Newcastle are to vote on taking strike action. Employees from Virgin East Coast trains will hold a strike ballot over pay and working conditions The company imposed a pay offer that had been previously rejected by staff. A spokesperson for the […]