STATISTICS have shown that teen pregnancy rates in the UK have fallen to the lowest in a generation, dropping an astounding 145 per cent in the last decade. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed there were 15,644 conceptions in Under-18’s in 2018 compared to 38,259 […]
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BUDGET 2020: What the budget means for the North East
The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his first budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday. Sunak, who has only been in the job for a month, announced a budget dominated by policies related to the tackling the coronavirus as the country continues to see an increase in the number of […]
Tyne Met College’s women’s football programme receives international recognition
A women’s football coach and two promising young players from Tyne Metropolitan College have recently earned an international call-up. Defender Grace Ayre and forward Kacie Elson were part of the England College’s side which won the Il Calcio E’Rosa tournament, which hosts teams from across Europe, in Rome in February. […]
Newcastle beats impressive competition to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 opener
Newcastle has beaten tough competition to host the men’s opening ceremony and first England fixture in the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. The tournament is set to be the biggest and best so far in the history of rugby league, bringing ‘over £13million to the local economy’. “It was […]
Wellbeing divided across age and gender: women and over 70s among the happiest in England
Statistics show that women and those over 70 are among the happiest residents in England. Recent health and wellbeing statistics provided by the Office for National Statistics show that women are happier, have more self-worth and are more satisfied with life than men in England. These statistics show that the […]
EE to “sleep rough” to raise awareness of homelessness
On the 27 October 2018, EE employees will brave the cold night to raise awareness of homeless in the region. Employees of the Mobile Network provider EE are to sleep outside for a night for a fundraiser for The People’s Kitchen, a charity based in Newcastle. Lindsey Wallace, sectional head of […]
North East coaches dismiss claims to ban under 10s heading footballs
North East coaches have quashed Former Wales striker Iwan Roberts’ views on under 10s being banned from heading footballs saying it has “come out of the blue”. However, youth team coaches in Tyne and Wear have admitted there are pros and cons to the claims that have been supported by […]
England and Scotland players to defy FIFA by wearing poppy armbands
Players in the November 11 World Cup qualifier will wear black poppy armbands in defiance of FIFA’s insistence that no exceptions will be made by the world governing body. An excerpt from FIFA’s Laws of the Game state that: “The basic compulsory equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, […]
Where would England place if Euro 2016 was based on health statistics?
England’s squad for Euro 2016 was announced yesterday (Tuesday, May 31) – but where would England place if the tournament was based on health statistics? Research by Durham University concluded that the Three Lions would get knocked out in the quarter finals of Euro 2016 if health figures were a criteria for […]
Tickets for England’s game versus Australia at the Stadium of Light now sold out
A capacity crowd will welcome the Three Lions to Wearside on Friday, with tickets for England’s game versus Australia at the Stadium of Light now sold out. Excitement is building as Sunderland gets ready to welcome officials and supporters from the England and Australia teams, with events and activities across […]