By Daisy Aitchison On Saturday, February 9, response officers from Northumbria Police got a shock when they found a cannabis farm in a loft after escorting a drunk woman home. Police initially responded to a call from a member of the public concerned for the welfare of a woman in […]
Year: 2019
Expert advice on how to get the most out of your Valentine’s Day
We all get excited when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Candles, savoury food, chocolate and roses can be found everywhere to make the atmosphere perfect on February 14. SR NEWS gives you some tips on how to get the most out of your V-day. People may spend the night in […]
Will a second referendum save Britain?
By Isobel Marriner Brexit. It’s a word that we Brits are sick of hearing. It’s flooding our news channels and taking over our minds and, believe it or not, it’s almost three years since the UK voted to leave the European Union. Now, in 2019, we are finally set to […]
Six (highly questionable) icebreakers to try on Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day arriving tomorrow, here are some questionable icebreakers that you could use to win over a date for the most romantic day of the year. 1. Wrong Time of Day: Sunderland University student Liam Knox, 22, suggests to break the ice you should say: “Evening.” Even (or […]
Exclusive: Essay mill businesses claim their services are plagiarism free and are aimed at helping students
An investigation by SR News exposes the process of buying essays online and the impact it has on top ranking universities. Essay mills argue that their services are aimed mainly at helping students who are struggling to work on their essays, by proofreading and/or offering support. An investigation by SR […]
REVEALED: Over 50% of councils containing Premier League clubs have no free-to-use football pitches
Over half of councils containing a Premier League football club do not have ANY free-to-use football pitches, an investigation by Connor Benns, Rory Drake and Dom Walker can reveal. A series of Freedom of Information requests (FOIs) were lodged to every council containing a Premier League team to find the […]
Sunderland Pizza Hut burglar convicted at Newcastle Crown Court
By Piper Patterson A man who attempted to steal money from a Pizza Hut in Sunderland has been convicted, having admitted to one charge of burglary. On December 17, 2018, William Trotter raided the restaurant in St Luke’s Terrace, Sunderland and attempted a clean getaway. However, it did not go […]
Local charity Cats Protection urgently seeks short term fosterers
By Daisy Aitchison The local charity Cats Protection is desperately seeking short term fosterers who can help care for abandoned cats before they move to their permanent home. Cats Protection, which operates volunteer-run branches in Newcastle, Gateshead, East Northumberland and North Tyneside, is searching for cat lovers who have a […]
Winter Gardens welcome da Vinci
Sunderland hosts Renaissance collection. The Winter Gardens museum is hosting a collection of the works of Leonardo da Vinci to mark the 500th anniversary of his death. The collection is being shown in 12 locations throughout the UK to the largest audience who have ever seen them. The only location […]
Newcastle beats impressive competition to host Rugby League World Cup 2021 opener
Newcastle has beaten tough competition to host the men’s opening ceremony and first England fixture in the Rugby League World Cup in 2021. The tournament is set to be the biggest and best so far in the history of rugby league, bringing ‘over £13million to the local economy’. “It was […]