by Mariam Khattab, Lucy Hope, Katie Baggott, Georgina Earley and Charlotte Price Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 13 per cent increase in rough sleepers in the North East, with more than 2,200 people suffering from homelessness across the region. The statistics were backed by a report from Shelter – […]
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North East is the most affordable region to live in according to Government statistics
New government figures show that the North East is one of the most affordable places to live in the country compared to other regions in England. SRNews has investigated what makes the region the best place to live when considering the average house price and earnings for each region in […]
More than 100 drivers caught using their mobile phone in Durham in 2018
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 […]
UK inflation rose to highest level for 15 months
UK inflation lifted to its highest level for 15 months in March as the rising cost of clothes and air fares pushed up the cost of living. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation hit 0.5 per cent last month after the price of clothes […]