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Nissan to “constantly review” decisions after Brexit deal finalised
Car giants Nissan may have to “adjust” its business in the UK depending on the outcome of Brexit. Senior vice-president Colin Lawther has told MPs that Nissan will “constantly review” its decision in the light of any material changes to its ability to trade with the remaining EU. Mr […]
Sunderland express their support for promoting Zero Discrimination Day
People living in Sunderland have expressed their support for promoting today’s Zero Discrimination Day (March 1). The day is promoted by the United Nations (UN) and UNAIDS, a UN program on HIV and AIDS, which began in 2014. Equality, tolerance, individuality and human rights are promoted during the day. It […]
Wearside Women In Need hold “Party and Protest” against Sunderland City Council
Wearside Women In Need, an organisation that helps women and children effected by domestic violence, held a “party and protest” today next to Sunderland Civic Centre after the council decided to end its contract with them. The organisation run four refuges where women can come if they are fleeing domestic violence, […]
South Tyneside’s International Magic Show Returning This March
The annual South Tyneside International Magic Festival will make a mind blowing return to South Shields this March. The 14th annual event is set to be the biggest and best magic show the North East has ever seen. The three day event will take place as the Customs House, South […]
Online petition calls for a cap on car insurance for young drivers
A petition online to put a maximum of £1,200 a year on car insurance for 18-25 year old’s has gained a lot of momentum in recent months. Angry young drivers around the UK have been signing the petition since it began, just under six months ago. But as the petition […]
Rowlands Gill family receiving #CardsForDom ahead of the 21st birthday they thought he’d never reach
A family from Rowlands Gill, Gateshead have started to receive cards ahead of his 21st birthday. Lisa Skeen, 44 and Bethany Dodgson, 23 are hoping to receive cards from people around the UK and the world, to give Dominic Skeen a birthday he won’t forget on July 10. Dominic, who has a […]
Mark Clattenburg to give talk at Seaham fundraiser ahead of move to Saudi Arabia
Seaham Coasts coach David Harding and compere Mal Robinson are to host a fundraising event for local youth football clubs, with a special guest appearance from Mark Clattenburg, one of Premier League’s top referees. The event, which will be held at Sunderland Masonic on March 2nd, will hope to raise […]
North East talent on the line-up for new music festival
A new music festival for the UK’s emerging artists is set to hit the North East this April. Hit The North, created by SSD Concerts, will see hundreds of music acts in 14 venues across Newcastle perform on the weekend of April 27-29. SSD Concerts expressed their importance […]
North East goalkeeper set to swap gloves for Ghana
A North East footballer will be swapping her goalkeeper gloves for a three month spell in Ghana later this year. Helen Alderson, 27, will be jetting off to the African nation in March to undertake work surrounding human rights in rural areas after being inspired by a friend who did […]