HOMELESS and addicted on heroine, methadone, crack-cocaine and alcohol for 20 years – Earl Charlton takes up the challenge of Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) to raise money for charity. UWCB has raised over £21.5m for Cancer Research, with 15,000 complete amateurs each year stepping from the street and into […]
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How the pandemic has exposed the true scale of the region’s homeless crisis
HOLD FOR PUBLICATION – RIGHT OF REPLY NEEDS TO BE GIVEN TO THE FIVE COUNCILS?HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS MENTIONED. NEIL MAC EXCLUSIVE An investigation by SR News today reveals how the pandemic is exposing the true scale of the region’s homeless population. We have found evidence of vulnerable people in crisis being […]
Salvation Army respond to Sunderland City Council’s new draft homelessness strategy
The Salvation Army’s North-East regional manager, Tony Thornton, says he hopes Sunderland City Council’s new draft homelessness strategy resolves many of the issues facing vulnerable people in the city. The council are running an online consultation on the draft of their new strategy, which they say covers all types of […]
Newcastle homelessness support charity encouraging you to “drop ya draws for a good cause”
A Newcastle homelessness support charity is encouraging you to “drop ya drawers for a good cause.” North East Homeless (NEH), which supports people who have found themselves living on the streets within the North East, are seeking donations of new, clean male and female underwear, socks and bras. Many people in […]