Health bosses in Sunderland have approved plans to replace walk-in centres in Washington, Houghton and Bunny Hill with a centralised service in Pallion. The public protested against the proposed closure of these urgent care centres and more than 14,000 people signed a petition to keep them open. NHS Sunderland Clinical Commissioning […]
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Sunderland MP tells House of Commons she will vote against May’s Brexit deal
Sharon Hodgson, the Member of Parliament for Washington and Sunderland West, has vowed to vote against the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal in a speech to the House of Commons. The Labour MP, who also serves as the Shadow Minister for Public Health, was speaking in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 […]
Places to take your baby or toddler for a day of fun
Play is an important aspect of children’s development as it allows them to use their creativity and develop their brain and imagination. Play improves an infant’s cognitive, emotional and physical health, making them stronger and more intelligent by the day! It can be hard to keep infants entertained and sometimes […]
Campaign launched to return mining landmark from Washington back to Sunderland
Councillor Philip Tye has started a campaign to bring the pulley wheel from Albany, Washington back to Silksworth Colliery, Sunderland. Local groups including the Silksworth Resident’s Association Silksworth Heritage Group, Silksworth Banner Group and local councillors have been trying to find the location of the pulley wheel so that the […]
Nissan factory plans to cut hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant
Fear has arisen among the 7,000-strong workforce at Nissan Sunderland Plant, the biggest car factory in Britain. Hundreds of employees will be losing their jobs following the decline in demand for diesel operating cars, as concerns over the air pollution grow and tax on fuel increases. Around a quarter of […]
Pitch feud in Washington over Council’s housing plan
Sunderland City Council proposed plans which could see development in the pitches of the Southern Area Playing Fields in Washington turned into a housing estate. The Council’s Core Strategy and Development Plan proposed that the football pitches, off Bonemill Lane in Rickleton, could be transformed into over 200 new […]
Danny’s #GreatNorthStory: “I’m running for a charity that helps children with cerebral palsy and other physical ailments”
In six days thousands of people will arrive in Newcastle to run the Great North Run’s 13.1 mile course. Danny Venton is one of those individuals who will be pounding the pavements of Newcastle and South Shields. The 22-year-old will be tackling his first half marathon on Sunday, September 10. […]
Sunderland scout off on a Peruvian adventure
Dizzy Peverley (centre) with 1st Usworth Guides/photo by Tabitha Peverley. A Sunderland explorer scout is preparing to jet off for an adventure in Peru this summer. Dizzy Peverley, 18, from Washington, will join a group of her fellow scouts to help raise money for solar panels. The funds will go towards […]
Sunderland City of Culture 2021: Washington’s hidden gems
Sunderland has officially started its bid for City of Culture for 2021 with the city doing everything it can to boost its chances of winning. However there are other areas of Sunderland that, providing Sunderland wins the bid, could benefit from all the extra tourism that being City of Culture […]
Sunderland mum to start social club for children with autism
A Wearside mum, whose son suffers with autism, is set to open a new club for children who also live with the condition. Shelly Waddle, from Washington, is set to launch a new kids club for children with autism. JACK’s Autism Club 4 Kids, will be a weekly club which […]