Seals on an isolated island have provided new insight into how to be a good mother. Scientist Dr Kelly Robinson studied grey seals on the North Atlantic island of North Rona and found the “love hormone” oxytocin plays a key role in keeping the mothers in close proximity to their […]
Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light has become the first club in the North East to offer a football and education scholarship. The organisation is offering teenagers a chance to further their education while representing the club in the National Premier League Football League. The programme will start in September, giving 16-year-olds the […]
SR News has been shortlisted by Student Publication Association (SPA) to compete against another 13 publications for a national award. The award category is for the Best Website, which will recognise the best overall website and take into account design, production, content, overall impact and user […]
Virgin Trains has celebrated its first anniversary on the East Coast. The train operator began operating services on the East Coast Main Line on March 1, 2015, serving key UK cities including London, Leeds, York, Newcastle and some of the main Scottish cities. Existing train stock has been given a […]
A victim of online abuse has welcomed new guidelines for the prosecution of internet “trolls”. University of Sunderland student Stephen Brunton said he faced false accusations online six years ago and now welcomes the latest move to convict offenders. New guidelines from the CPS mean online abusers could be prosecuted […]
Adam Johnson had it all, a dream job, more money than he could ever spend and a loving family. Now he is facing a lengthy jail term for his crimes against a 15 year-old girl. After breaking into the Middlesborough team at the age of 16, he was tipped to […]
The NSPCC has slammed Adam Johnson’s actions as “predatory” and “cynical” after the ex Sunderland and England footballer was found guilty of sexual activity with an under-age girl. A senior psychologist has also said that Johnson’s refusal to admit his guilt from the outset has prolonged the suffering of his […]
The North East has been warned to brace itself for dangerously strong winds as Storm Jake sweeps through the UK. The Met Office has warned coastal communities of 70mph-plus gales, snow, ice and wintry showers that “have the potential to cause travel disruption”. The Met Office said: “It’s going to […]
Reality TV star Charlotte Crosby has been charged with drink-driving. The 25-year-old Celebrity Big Brother winner and Geordie Shore cast member, from Shiney Row near Sunderland, was arrested in Newcastle. Northumbria Police said Crosby, who has 2.7 million Twitter followers, was charged with driving a vehicle while above the legal […]
NE1’s Newcastle Restaurant Week celebrated its 5th birthday in style in January with phenomenal results from all 88 participating restaurants and a £400k boost in sales. From Monday 18th to Sunday 24th January, participating restaurants across the city centre joined to take part in restaurant week – which creates a […]