Northumbria Police has been given a “good” rating in the latest Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary inspection. The report highlighted: “outstanding practice in the way it (The Force) supports vulnerable victims.” Inspectors have said that Northumbria Police gives “excellent service to victims”, especially those affected by more serious crimes such as […]
As World Book Day reached its 20th anniversary, the Foundation of Light celebrated at the Stadium of Light. More than 120 pupils from across the North East were invited to the home of the Black Cats where they took part in activities and challenges using the power of football to […]
All 11 towns and cities have now put their name forward to become UK City of Culture in 2021. Along with Sunderland, there will also be Coventry, Hereford, Paisley, Perth, Portsmouth, St. Davids, Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Warrington and Wells bidding to succeed 2017 winners Hull. Rebecca Ball, Director of the Sunderland […]
People around Sunderland have spoken of how they do not support Theresa May’s plan to trigger the “unamended” Article 50 by the end of March. The House of Lords overwhelmingly voted in favour of the bill’s amendment which would offer EU nationals living in Britain protection from deportation. Reporters from […]
Newcastle Falcons second-row Calum Green thinks the current England pathway for young English players to go on and play for the senior team is a realistic one. Green, who has played for England U16’s and U20’s and finished fourth at the U20 Junior World Cup in 2010, hasn’t got one […]
Dieters who enjoy pigging out on low fat sausages were rocked after popular choice Porky Lights were dealt an 800% increase on their “syn” value by Slimming World. Slimming World claimed test results showed the sausages, which consumers were calling the ‘Holy Grail’ of dieting, contained a much higher fat content […]
The North East is set to benefit from a new scheme aimed to get more girls playing football. There will be over 200 SSE Wildcats Girls’ Football Clubs across the UK, including two based in Washington and one in Jarrow. It has been described as a “tremendous initiative” by the chief […]
Sunderland Council have given the go ahead for the £8.2million venue for the new performing arts theatre which will be adjacent to the Old Fire Station on High Street West. The theatre is expected to have enough space for 450 seats and will fit at least 700 people standing. It […]
A Peterlee company has welcomed workers at the soon to be closed Walkers Factory to apply for jobs. TRW, a company specialising in producing safety products and services to the automotive industry, have reacted following the news of 380 job losses. Nicola Kirton, the Recruitment Manager for TRW, posted on […]
North East food blogger, Laura Wilson is supporting the latest study from the Institute of Economic Affairs, which has revealed that healthy food is cheaper than junk food. The study compared the price per pound for similar items, such as peanuts with chocolate glazed peanuts or whole milk with flavoured […]