Gunners from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery exercised their Freedom of Sunderland in a city centre parade on Saturday, July 30. The artillery were granted freedom of the city 42 years ago in 1974. The North East Gunners recruit from across the region and have since had a long association […]
The nominations to succeed Nigel Farage as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have closed. The battle is now underway as nominations closed at noon on Sunday, July 31. North East MEP Jonathan Arnott is battling alongside the party’s immigration policy chief Steven Woolfe, councillor Lisa Duffy and fellow […]
People and plans are now in place to bring the 14th century Hylton Castle back into community use. The community-led cultural heritage project which has successfully attracted £2.9 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, is boosted by £1.5m match funding from Sunderland City Council. This will bring the castle and […]
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was among hundreds of mourners at the funeral of the secretary of the Durham Miner’s Association this morning (Friday, July 29). Davey Hopper had shared the platform with Mr Corbyn at the Durham Miners’ Gala just a week before his death. The 73-year-old died at his […]
The A1 northbound has been fully re-opened following a multi-vehicle collision near to the exit for the Team Valley this afternoon (Friday, July 29). Delays are still expected in the area as there is heavy congestion but it should start moving again soon. At around 12.35pm, police received a report […]
The Mayoress of Sunderland Janice Emerson has died. In a statement from Sunderland City Council, it was confirmed that Ms Emerson suddenly died after a short illness. A church service at the local parish church of the Mayor, Councillor Alan Emerson, St Paul’s in Ryhope Street North, has been postponed […]
Nigel Farage has resigned from his position as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) stating “I want my life back.” Mr Farage’s resignation comes following last month’s vote to leave the European Union (EU), which he declared the United Kingdom’s Independence Day. In a speech in London he said: “During […]
Nigel Farage has resigned as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Mr Farage has stepped down following last month’s vote to leave the European Union saying he had achieved the aim for which he came into politics. In a speech he said his main goal in politics was to get […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 53-year-old man was assaulted in Sunderland city centre. The assault happened at 9pm on Saturday, June 4, in Sinatras bar in Holmeside. The man was assaulted by two men causing him to suffer a broken leg. He is currently in hospital for treatment. […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured in a collision. The collision happened between 5pm and 6pm on Sunday, June 5 on Durham Road, East Rainton. For reasons yet to be established the motorbike left the road and collided with the bus stop opposite Green White […]