Children bitten by a dog had to be taken to hospital after being attacked by the animal in a park. The dog bit a number of children in a park in Blyth, Northumbria, on Wednesday evening, police said. None of the injuries was thought to be serious but paramedics and […]
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Sunderland beaches are recognised as “the best in Britain”
The historic sands of Roker and Seaburn have picked up national awards for their high water quality, cleanliness and amenities from leading national environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The coveted Blue Flag will once again fly over the twin resorts this summer, after environmental improvement works improved water quality at […]
Broadcast Media Production graduate scoops top TV award
University of Sunderland Broadcast Media Production graduate, Adam Ferrari, talks about his BAFTA success for his work on the production team of the Channel 4 hit series, First Dates. The successful dating show with its simple, yet effective concept proved love really does conquer all, beating the likes of Gogglebox […]
Fans advised to leave time for journeys ahead of England v Australia match
International football fans travelling to the Stadium of Light for the game between England and Australia next week have been advised to leave plenty of time for their journeys to the match. A sell-out crowd is expected for the friendly on Friday May 27, which kicks off at 7:45pm, as […]
Man pulled to safety after being on the wrong side of Wearmouth Bridge railings
Emergency services were called to the Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland this morning after reports of a man on the wrong side of the railings. Police were called at 7:45 this morning with special negotiators also at the scene. Just before 9:45am, it was confirmed that he has since been brought […]
Northumbria Police team up with the University of Sunderland to help keep students safe
Motor patrols officers have pledged their support to the university’s Student Campus Watch scheme which is made up of student volunteers. They patrol the university estate and offer crime prevention advice to their peers. Now, Northumbria Police have popped in to say thank you to the Student Campus Watch volunteers […]
Man in critical condition after falling from Wearmouth Bridge
A man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after falling from the Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland. At around 4.10am this morning (Saturday) police received a report of a man on the wrong side of the railings at Wearmouth Bridge. Emergency services attended the incident and officers began to […]
Metro disruption and A19 Southbound closed after vehicle hits metro bridge
The A19 Southbound has been closed following reports of a vehicle hitting a Metro bridge near Percy Main. The road is closed between A193 Tynemouth Road (Howdon Roundabout) and A187 (Tyne Tunnel). There are no trains running between Wallsend and North Shields in both directions until further notice. Go North […]
LISTEN: “With ME, you have to give up a lot of stuff, just to do the little things”
This week (May 11 to May 17) is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) awareness week. Bethany Dodgson, 23, from Durham, has ME and tells SR News how it has changed her life, and how it can sometimes stop her from doing things other young adults do. ME is a chronic illness. It […]
Ex Northumbria Police legal boss ‘shared confidential information to bolster herself’
Ex Northumbria Police’s legal boss deliberately disclosed confidential information about a chief constable’s alleged affair to “bolster herself” in the eyes of colleagues, an employment tribunal has heard. Denise Aubrey, 54, was sacked for gross misconduct from her role as director of legal services at Northumbria Police in 2014. During […]