Police across the region have launched a crackdown on people texting, taking photos and videos while driving. SR News has been investigating. A Freedom of Information request sent to Durham Constabulary has shown the number of people caught on their mobile phones while driving has decreased in the last three […]
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Sunderland Racing Team drives their way to success!
Sunderland is not the first place that you may think of when it comes to racing cars. However, Sunderland has its own student lead racing team where they not only drive, but build cars as well. The company, AMAP, has made this dream a reality for those with a passion […]
Tyne and Wear driving tests: Male learner drivers maintain higher pass rate for years
Male learner drivers in Tyne and Wear are more likely to pass their driving test than women, something which has remained unchanged since records began. SRNews seeks to discover why. Government data from Elswick, Gateshead, Gosforth, South Shields and Sunderland test centres, show monthly pass rates for male and female […]
Sunderland TV star Charlotte Crosby guilty of drink driving
Sunderland Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has been found guilty of drink driving for the second time, landing herself with a three-year ban. The Celebrity Big Brother winner was caught in a Range Rover in the early hours of January 28 after drinking on the train home from London to […]
North East has ‘the safest’ drivers in Britain
The North East has the safest drivers in Britain. The analysis of Direct Line car insurance policyholders with Drive Plus, which provides motorists with feedback on their driving behaviour, saw drivers in the North East finish top when scored on safety elements such as speed, smooth acceleration and braking. Chart […]