For many people, including myself, travelling the world or moving to another country would be a dream come true. New culture, new foods, and new adventures are all things most people travel for, but the past year has put a stop to a lot of this not just in the […]
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Pandemic from a travellers point of view: What will the future of travel look like in the UK?
TRAVELLING and a worldwide pandemic with many restrictions do not go hand-in-hand. One of the most affected industries during the pandemic has been the travel sector. SR News investigates what impact the pandemic has had on the lives of those whose jobs surround travel, and what role Brexit plays in […]
Sunderland travel agent says travel will ‘come back bigger than ever’
FOR the past year, Covid-19 has confined the majority of Brits to their homes, as well as cancelling countless events and occasions. However, there is one event that even Covid cannot ruin – the Great British summer holiday. INTERNATIONAL travel, without a reasonable excuse, will not be allowed earlier than […]
I couldn’t attend my mum’s funeral, says expat stranded in Newcastle
GOING abroad does not necessarily mean a holiday, and for thousands of expats living in the UK – the current travel restrictions have meant that some have not seen their families for over a year. Under current restrictions, it’s illegal to travel abroad unless people have a valid reason. The […]
FOI reveals that 21 per cent of LNER’s last trains from London to Sunderland don’t make it all the way
A recent Freedom of Information request has revealed that 21 per cent trains on the LNER’s final daily service from London King’s Cross to Sunderland trains don’t reach the final stop. The FOI request sent to London North East Railway confirmed that between January 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 […]
Sunderland students give their opinion on current public transport
Public transport. Love it or hate, it is a huge thing used daily and is what many people rely on. Everyone and their goldfish has most likely used public transport at some point in their life and everyone’s experiences are different. Did you get a seat instantly? Was it too […]
£125m upgrade at Testos roundabout to ease congestion and boost businesses
A £125 million scheme to improve congestion and reduce journey times for drivers on the A19 in South Tyneside is underway. Due to the development of a £41m International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) in East Boldon, which is set to create thousands of jobs, an increase in traffic is expected on Testos roundabout […]
Concern for long-delayed Tyneside tunnel restoration project
Local cyclists and a prominent North Tyneside councillor have been showing their concerns for the progress of a long-delayed restoration project. The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels closed in May 2013 for refurbishment. A series of setbacks, including asbestos contamination, corrosion and the collapse of the original hired firm, GB […]
Muslim woman left shaken after being called a “terrorist” and told to “go home” on bus in Newcastle
A Muslim woman has been left disgusted and horrified after a man allegedly verbally attacked her on a bus in Newcastle calling her a “terrorist” and shouting obscenities. Meriem Echraibi, 19, from Benwell, Newcastle, was racially abused on the Stagecoach bus on her way to university on November 3, 2016. […]
Tyne and Wear Metro “meltdown”
Nexus have confirmed a £20million investment into the Tyne and Wear Metro following a major line failure at Gateshead Stadium earlier today. Late November 22, the services on the metro were stopped, which lead to delays on the morning of November 23. Hundreds of people were affected by the line failure, […]