Julie Smith, a mother of three from South Shields, was one of the many parents who protested against SATs last week. Julie took her 10-year-old daughter out of her South Tyneside school for a day in protest against the exams. The mother-of-three says that the tests are “unnecessary” and “they […]
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Man in critical condition after Sunderland Clanny House fire
A 20-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital after a fire broke out in Clanny House student accommodation. At 10.33pm on Sunday, May 8, police received a report of a fire at the student accommodation based in Millfield, Sunderland, opposite Sunderland Royal Hospital. Police, the North East Ambulance […]
North East first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK appeal for more volunteers
A North East charity are looking to build the first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK through help of volunteers. The charity have several shops around the North East, including one on Blandford Street, Sunderland, which are always open to taking on new volunteers. SR News caught […]
Ryhope schoolboy sets up own entertainment business at only 15
Inspired by entertainment teams at Haven Holidays, 15-year-old Cameron Finn has been passionate to build his business ever since he started going to the Haven resorts with his parents. With the help of friends and family, the schoolboy’s business, Cam’s Mascots, was first set up in 2013. Cam’s Mascots hold […]
Headline acts for Newcastle Northern Pride in July announced
Newcastle’s Northern Pride Festival is set to grace the Town Moor in July 2016. The three day event will celebrate LGBT pride across the North East from July 15 and 17. A wide variety of events have been planned. On Friday, July 15, the fairground will be open in the Town […]
Do your bit and get involved in this National Volunteers Week
National Volunteers Week runs each year to celebrate the work each and every volunteer does but this year the week has been extended to enable more time for the celebrations. Each year over 21 million Britons volunteer in the week, a figure which adds an estimated 23.9 billion to the […]
Students relocated after fire at Sunderland student accommodation put out
A fire which broke out at the late hours of yesterday night at a student accommodation in Sunderland has been put out. One person has been reportedly taken to hospital, but there are currently no details on the person’s condition. A student resident of the block of flats in Clanny […]
BREAKING: Fire broke out at Sunderland student accommodations
By Steph Finnegan, Ethan Lowerson-Marshall & Violeta Gorcheva A fire has broken out in one of the blocks of flats at Clanny House student accommodation in Sunderland. Emergency services are currently at the scene dealing with the incident. More follows…
Hundreds of North East demonstrators march for #IWD2016
Hundreds of North East demonstrators marched through Newcastle as part of International Workers Day on April 30. The annual event saw supporters walk from Princess Square to Exhibition Park accompanied by music from the Backworth Colliery Band. It was organised by the May Day Committee of the Newcastle Trades Union […]
Seven reasons why it’s time to think again about University
A University of Sunderland graduate who decided to go to University in his late-20s is now inspiring others to stop delaying their own higher education. Stephen Goldsmith, 35, works in the University’s access to Higher Education team promoting degree courses and providing advice for potential students at various events – […]