LEADERS of the North East’s seven local authorities – including Sunderland – today welcomed the Government’s decision yesterday not to introduce a tougher crackdown on Covid-19 for the region. A joint statement, supported by Sunderland Council leader Graeme Miller, said: “We were clear in our discussions with government that […]
TALKING about mental health can be tough – especially during Covid-19 – but the University of Sunderland (UoS) has accepted the challenge by organising a conference to mark World Mental Health Day. The Wellbeing Conference tomorrow (October 14) follows the international day of action and awareness last Saturday. Alisa […]
Professor Lawrence Bellamy is warning that the damage from Covid could rival that of the 2008/9 global financial crisis. IT could take the country a decade to recover from the long-term change in people’s consumer habits and the economic damage done by the tightening national Covid-19 restrictions, a University of […]
Specialist officers have celebrated a major milestone in the fight against serious crime as cash seizures during 2020 soar past the £1million mark. Financial officers from the North East Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU) have provided vital assistance to the National Crime Agency, other Regional police teams and the region’s […]
THE leader of Newcastle City Council said it was unlikely any further restrictions will be applied to the north-east of England “for now”. Nick Forbes said on Twitter: “I’m pleased that, for now, it’s unlikely any further restrictions will apply in the North East. “We need a period of stability […]
THE pay gap between white and ethnic employees is now at just 2.3% – the smallest margin since 2012. Data released by the Office for National Statistics has said that the average white employee earns £12.40 while ethnic employees earn £12.11. The gap is calculated as the difference between the […]
TWIN brothers Brett and Ross Billingham are proving that they’re identical in every way – even down to the degrees they’ve chosen to study at the University of Sunderland. The 22-year-olds’ long held interest in art and graphics led them both to study a BA Illustration and Design degree – […]
IT is currently Dyslexia Week, and throughout this week the British Dyslexia Association will be focusing on the theme of dyslexia creates. Dyslexia creates artists, entrepreneurs and game changers, but it also creates prejudice, challenges and inequality. as TEN to 15 percent of people are dyslexic, yet despite this, it […]
For many years now, it has been tradition to have Roker seafront lit up with lights through the Autumn. Despite the pandemic, this year is no different. From Friday 9 October, Roker and Seaburn seafront will again be awash with colourful lights as the annual light show is turned on […]
CONSTRUCTION of the first council houses to be built in Sunderland for 40 years has began in an important day for the city. Sunderland Council has appointed construction company Tolent to build 17 affordable bungalows, 16 of which will be specially adapted to provide homes for people with physical disabilities […]