The government specimen for the new driving test, beginning today, brings a number of changes from its predecessor, which will affect new learners, and anyone who is set to take their driving test. Reading and taking directions from satellite navigation systems (satnavs) is one of the main changes facing learners hoping to get their […]
The long-awaited renovations to Seaburn seafront are set to begin on December 5 with the demolition of the Seaburn Centre. After being declared by the council as “no longer commercially viable”, the centre — which opened in 1989 — was closed in March to make way for houses, retail and […]
LOCAL Conservatives have defended the Government’s approach to the North East after recent figures revealed that the region had experienced some of the biggest spending cuts over the last five years. Official figures released by the Treasury at the end of November showed that funding for the North East has been cut by £137m […]
Sunderland’s National Glass Centre was injected with vibrant colour and energy last weekend as it housed the Diwali festival of light. The Hindu tradition is seen to be the most significant in the Indian culture and originated to honour the return of Hindu God Rama and his wife Sita, following their […]
Black Friday Weekend was a commercial success in the North East, with record sales in Sunderland. The weekend, a holiday adopted from the US only a few years ago and which comes the day after Thanksgiving in America, marks the beginning of the Christmas season with huge sales on a […]
Hospital bosses have announced the immediate closure of the Special Care Baby Unit at South Tyneside Hospital, due to a shortage of qualified staff. Healthcare leaders made the decision to temporarily close the Special Care Baby Unit until January, to ensure safety for newborn babies in South Tyneside. As a result, […]
Sunderland has been revealed as having the highest rate of drink and drug driving in the UK, with a conviction rate of almost three per cent. According to a MoneySupermarket.com analysis: “Men are most likely to get behind the wheel while under the influence but the total rate of convictions has increased […]
World AIDS Day has been marked on December 1 every year since 1988 and is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. The World AIDS Day 2017 campaign aims to “End isolation, end stigma and end HIV transmission” with the goal of […]
The annual Remembrance Day parade took place on Sunday November 12 in Sunderland City Centre. The Sunderland Remembrance Day Parade is one of the largest parades outside of London. The tradition to remember the fallen in the wars in this particular way started at the end of the first world war. […]
Christmas decorations are up, the lights have been switched on and to complete the atmosphere, Sunderland has had its first heavy downfall of snow. The city has seen icy patches, widespread frost, snowfall and temperatures as low as 1C (34F). The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow […]