Yoga has been around for thousands of years, contrary to many people’s belief. It isn’t just a science, but rather a philosophy, similar to meditation. It’s gained popularity during the past few decades, with many now considering themselves yogi’s (practitioners of yoga). But why has it become so popular? The […]
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Eating disorder services: Are there enough in Sunderland?
Sunderland Mind development worker and counsellor Janice Wilson believes there are not enough services to help those with eating disorders in Sunderland. After the closure of the award winning Richardson Eating Disorder Unit in Newcastle, the next nearest impatient facility is nearly 40 miles away, in Darlington. Mrs Wilson […]
Viola Beach: North East bands discussing dangers of touring after fatal crash
Bands from across the North East have been paying tribute to Viola Beach this week, as well as discussing the risks musicians face when touring. All four members of indie-pop band Viola Beach were killed after a horrific car accident in Stockholm last week. Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe, […]
Top North East police members and delegates join forces in bid to tackle region’s alcohol crisis
Tackling alcoholism was the big discussion at a conference in Durham, where senior police figures and 100 delegates met to express their concerns. The event heard from a line-up of speakers, including Northumbria PCC Vera Baird and Durham PCC Ron Hogg, call on the Government to push through legislation meant […]
Jet2 relaunches bargain breaks from Newcastle to New York
New alternative destination for the winter holidays has been added to Newcastle International Airport. With winter and New Year’s Eve packages, New York has become a popular destination for UK travellers. Due to huge demand from previous years, this year the company is adding an extra trips and hotels to […]
North East: only region in UK not to see rise in life expectancy
The North East is the only region in the UK not to see an increase in life expectancy according to newly released figures. On average, the life expectancy of males and females aged 65 increased between 2013 and 2014, statistics show. The average length of time pensioners can expect to […]
Felling Magpies secure new ground
Felling Magpies have secured a 35-year lease on Wardley Welfare after an on-going battle at their previous home Albion Street playing fields. A frequent war with dog walkers who refused to pick up their mess on the pitch often meant that coaches would have to walk the pitch before kick-off. […]
SAFC Museum nominated in The Journal Culture Awards 2016
The SAFC Museum, run by 45-year-old Michael Ganley, has been nominated for North East Museum of the Year in The Journal Culture Awards 2016. The transportable museum started out on social media in 2014 and offers free displays at various events, with the nomination coming as quite a shock to […]
County Durham gymnast Amy Tinkler returns from Olympic training camp – intern check in progress
County Durham gymnast Amy Tinkler returned from Rio De Janeiro this week after taking part in a gruelling training camp to prepare for this summer’s olympics. The 16-year-old, who trains at South Durham Gymnastics Club in Spennymoor, travelled to Brazil with seven other 2016 hopefuls to get a taste of […]
Sunderland graduate surprised after he ordered headphones from Amazon but received a nut instead
‘May contain nuts’ is a disclaimer that we see on many food labels, but it’s not what you expect to find contained in an order for earphones, purchased through Amazon. However, what Victor Rusu found when he opened what was supposed to be a box of £20.99 earphones was the […]