North East transport boss Nick Forbes has admitted the Tyne and Wear Metro “has simply not been good enough”, as customers flock to claim compensation against the service operator. Mr Forbes has revealed that DB Regio’s contract to run the Metro ‘will not automatically’ be renewed in 2017. DB Regio are facing […]
By Justin Chew It is extremely interesting to experience Chinese New Year away from home. Coincidentally, this is also the first year that Sunderland has marked it with a bigger and better celebration. In Malaysia, Chinese New Year is always a big celebration – something like Christmas, a time seeped […]
North East Ambulance Service has signed a commitment to secure the support of the metal health of their workers. Following Time to Talk Day last Thursday, a nationwide event based on becoming more open about mental health issues, the North East Ambulance Service has signed its support to the Blue […]
An enhanced project to tackle domestic abuse which focuses on perpetrators has been launched in Sunderland. The project is set to benefit more people in the Northumbria Police Force area. Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “I am delighted to launch this enhanced programme which will allow Barnardo’s […]
Beyoncé, who is seen as one of the hottest female artists of our time, is set to visit the North East this summer following the announcement of her highly-awaited Formation World Tour. She will take to the stage at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in what will be the first show […]
By Jessica Ayre Beyoncé, who is seen as one of the hottest female artists of our time, is set to visit the North East this summer following the announcement of her highly-awaited Formation World Tour. She will take to the stage at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in what will be the first […]
February is announced to be LGBT month and the city of Sunderland offers a variety of events. Venues that have officially confirmed they are hosting LGBT related events are: Lola’s Bar, The Basement, Eazy Street, Gatsby’s and Ttonic. According to University of Sunderland Students Union Vice President, Daniel Punch, there […]
James Hamilton & Sophie Dishman Hundreds of Wearsiders celebrated Chinese New Year at Keel Square yesterday, with dragons dancing and martial artists in action. The event marked the Year of the Monkey and was organised by Ian Wong, of Asiana Fusion restaurant, and Harry Collinson, of Rough Diamond Entertainment. It was […]
The police element of the council tax is set to rise for properties registered under Band D in Sunderland. The Police and Crime Panel for Northumbria unanimously approved Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Vera Baird’s proposed increase. The police element, also known as the police precept, will rise to 10p per […]
People in Sunderland are becoming health champions to help their family, friends, work colleagues and neighbours. The initiative began in 2011 to recruit and train people to promote healthy living messages at home, work and socially in a more informal, face-to-face conversational way. Since then, more than 650 people have become accredited […]