SUNDERLAND and the North East were today bracing themselves to face tighter Covid-19 restrictions, after local councils became worried about an increase in the number of people testing positive for the virus. Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham councils, which between them cover a […]
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Sunderland community sports facilities remain closed amid confusion over lockdown guidelines
Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that from Wednesday: “you can play sports, but only with members of your own households,” Sunderland residents heading to local parks may be surprised to find sports some facilities remain locked up. Sunderland council have said facilities such as tennis courts, football pitches, and […]
Durham schools on lockdown after receiving threatening e-mails
Schools across the North East region received threatening e-mails on the morning of March 28. The malicious e-mails that were sent to schools all over the country, warn schools that students will be the target of attacks later today. Durham Constabulary, however, confirm that the email threats are not considered […]