Two people – a 34 year old man and a 30 year old woman – have been arrested on suspicion of murder of a 13 week old baby boy in Newcastle On Friday, July 29, a baby boy was taken to hospital from an address in Velville Court in Newcastle […]
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Two Sunderland MP’s launch surveys to gather constituent opinions
Two Sunderland MP’s have launched survey’s to find out what her constituents in the city think on a variety of political issues. Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West would like to know their opinions on negotiations to leave the European Union (EU), the Labour leadership and local issues. Meanwhile, Bridget […]
A690 Stoneygate junction work beginning
Work to help improve safety at the A690 Stoneygate junction is getting underway from Monday, August 1. The works are scheduled to last for six weeks and will include ending the right turns out of the Newbottle and Warden Law side roads. It is hoped the changes will minimise the risk of collisions as […]
Royal Artillery exercise Freedom of the City in Sunderland
Gunners from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery exercised their Freedom of Sunderland in a city centre parade on Saturday, July 30. The artillery were granted freedom of the city 42 years ago in 1974. The North East Gunners recruit from across the region and have since had a long association […]
Nominations for UKIP leader closes
The nominations to succeed Nigel Farage as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have closed. The battle is now underway as nominations closed at noon on Sunday, July 31. North East MEP Jonathan Arnott is battling alongside the party’s immigration policy chief Steven Woolfe, councillor Lisa Duffy and fellow […]
Next chapter in Hylton Castle’s history begins
People and plans are now in place to bring the 14th century Hylton Castle back into community use. The community-led cultural heritage project which has successfully attracted £2.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, is boosted by £1.5m match funding from Sunderland City Council. This will bring the castle and […]
Record numbers rally to defend Jeremy Corbyn in Newcastle
A march through Newcastle to defend Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attracted over 1,400 people today. The march organised by Red Labour North East set off from the Laing Art Gallery and made its way up to Leazes Park where there was a rally to defend Corbyn and his policies with […]
Corbyn joins mourners at former miner’s funeral
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was among hundreds of mourners at the funeral of the secretary of the Durham Miner’s Association this morning (Friday, July 29). Davey Hopper had shared the platform with Mr Corbyn at the Durham Miners’ Gala just a week before his death. The 73-year-old died at his […]
A1 reopened after multi-vehicle collision
The A1 northbound has been fully re-opened following a multi-vehicle collision near to the exit for the Team Valley this afternoon (Friday, July 29). Delays are still expected in the area as there is heavy congestion but it should start moving again soon. At around 12.35pm, police received a report […]
Corbyn Supporters set to rally in Newcastle
Thousands are expected to attend a North East rally to defend Jeremy Corbyn in Newcastle tomorrow afternoon. The Defend Corbyn: No To Austerity, No To Racism march organised by Red Labour Tyne and Wear will begin at 12 oclock opposite the Laing Art Gallery on New Bridge Street. It will […]