The national Ipsos MORI exit poll gave Boris Johnson a clear majority to continue as Prime Minister – signalling a likely drubbing for Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour. The poll predicted that the Tories would hold 368 seats – well over the 325 seats needed for a Commons majority. The prediction gave […]
Even if you’re not into pawlitics, who can resist the dogsatpollingstations hashtag on Twitter? Especially at the most woofderful time of the year! Here is a selection of our favourites from throughout the day. This good doggo… https://twitter.com/paul_steele/status/1205072220386664449 Springing into action… Squid didn't vote today because he he is only […]
This year has seen the highest reported number of sexual offences in the North East since 2015, according to an FOI request sent to Northumbria Police. A total of 4,766 alleged victims reported a case of a sexual offence in 2018-2019. This is a dramatic increase from 2015-16, when 2,832 […]
The number of homicides has almost doubled in the North East in one year, according to the Office for National Statistics. Between June 2018 and June 2019, the number of homicides in the region jumped from 20 to 39. An FOI request sent to Northumbria Police revealed that there were […]
Check the map below to find out where you can vote. For further information please contact Sunderland City Council electoral services on 0191 520 5550 for more information about emergency proxy applications. If you would like further information, contact Electoral Services on 0191 520 5550 or email elections@sunderland.gov.uk. Students can vote using either their university […]
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Ferguson transport factory in Washington on Monday to appeal to voters to support him in Thursday’s general election. The Prime Minister was also joined on the stump by former Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston Gisela Stuart, who said: “To vote Labour is a family […]
A man from South Shields who raises money for charity by running in dresses he makes himself has been recognised for his work. Colin Burgin-Plews, aka Big Pink Dress, 51, recently won Fundraiser of The Year at the regional Pride of Britain Awards and has now scooped up the Outstanding […]
According to Gov.uk, more than 800,000 young voters registered ahead of the upcoming December 2019 General Election. For the period November 1st – 23rd2019, there were 825,042 voter registration applications for those aged 18-24. This represents a 7 per cent increase over registration applications for this age group for a similar […]
Families gathered in Sunderland’s Mowbray Park on December 7th to witness the unveiling of 95 new stones honouring current and previous veterans in the military. Roughly 350 people attended the opening and dedication, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland present to give the opening speech. Also in attendance were […]