The NSPCC has slammed Adam Johnson’s actions as “predatory” and “cynical” after the ex Sunderland and England footballer was found guilty of sexual activity with an under-age girl. A senior psychologist has also said that Johnson’s refusal to admit his guilt from the outset has prolonged the suffering of his […]
Calls to ban tackling in junior rugby have been kicked into touch by North East fans. In an open letter to ministers earlier this week, more than 70 doctors and healthcare academics said that injuries picked up in the sport can have lifelong consequences for children. A letter written by the […]
Sunderland people have said they will not change to a vegan diet following claims it can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. A study by researchers at Loma Linda University in California found that men who do not eat meat can cut their chances of contracting the disease by 35 per cent. Out of […]
Travel body ABTA say Ryanair’s new flights from Newcastle Airport will have the added benefit of bringing more tourists into the North East. Ryanair’s new winter schedule this week will provide additional routes to Tenerife, Malaga and Lanzarote as well as extra flights to Alicante and Dublin, delivering 330,000 passengers […]
The North East has been warned to brace itself for dangerously strong winds as Storm Jake sweeps through the UK. The Met Office has warned coastal communities of 70mph-plus gales, snow, ice and wintry showers that “have the potential to cause travel disruption”. The Met Office said: “It’s going to […]
Former Sunderland footballer, Adam Johnson, has been found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a 15-year-old and cleared of another. The 28-year-old admitted grooming a 15-year-old girl and sexual activity with the teenager, relating to kissing her in his Range Rover, but denied the two more serious charges […]
Simon Bartram, author of Bob Man on the Moon has been visiting schools across Sunderland as part of the Council’s celebrations for World Book Day. World Book Day is held annually in the United Kingdom and Ireland on the first Thursday in March. The day promotes reading and is a charity […]
Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby has been charged with drink-driving. The 25-year-old Celebrity Big Brother winner and Geordie Shore cast member, from Shiney Row near Sunderland, was arrested in Newcastle. Northumbria Police said Crosby, who has 2.7 million Twitter followers, was charged with driving a vehicle while above the legal […]
On Tuesday evening, March 1, police arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of having explosives in suspicious circumstances. The arrest was part of a pro-active intelligence led operation and the man remains in custody helping police with their enquiries. As part of these enquiries police officers and Explosive Ordnanse Disposal […]
NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week celebrated its 5th birthday in style in January with phenomenal results from all 88 participating restaurants and a £400k boost in sales. From Monday 18th to Sunday 24th January, participating restaurants across the city centre joined to take part in restaurant week – which creates a […]