You may think reading isn’t cool, you may think the past time is a thing of the past and the youth of today just aren’t interested, you’d be wrong. Reading and enjoying books has never been easier, cooler and more accessible. We look at how various ways of reading is now more […]
Yes, it’s that time of year! It’s the time where we see endless Instagram and Facebook posts of diamond rings and #shesaidyes. So if you’re feeling the festive vibes and thinking of popping the question this Christmas then we have some romantic spots lined up for the magical moment.
Recent Freedom of Information requests submitted by SR News reveal how much councils across the region are spending on Christmas decorations. Newcastle Council will this year spend a total £150,293.70 on Christmas decorations, the most of any council in the region. However this year it will not receive the same […]
Plans to create an urban garden and leisure space out of 90 shipping containers on the banks of the River Tyne were unveiled recently. It is estimated over 200,000 people could visit the site each year and up to 100 people would work at the site, with the garden […]
Following a year of renewed government promises to tackle mental health, a nurse describes her own experiences with Bipolar Disorder. Staff Nurse Elaine Francis, 32, who was diagnosed with the condition 5 years ago, outlines the cycle from the euphoria of the ‘hypomania’ phase to the spiral into depression, the […]
It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank.
Hylton Castle has become one of the most well-known buildings in the region. Sunderland’s second oldest building, it has always been a focal point in Sunderland and has seen the city change over centuries. In 2017, after nearly 25 years of public backing, renovation started on the castle to provide […]
Christmas for many is a time of joy, giving and spending much needed time with family. This is most likely what you have been brought up with and is just a common thing for you this time of year. It might not ever cross your mind that people out there […]
Washington Riding Centre (WRC) has been the home of the Tyne and Wear Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group since 1977, and it is still going strong 40 years on. The people who use this riding school remain at the heart of WRC, as the riding school provides specialist […]
The life of a truck driver can seem like a daunting experience. A small cabin becomes your home and the A1 becomes your best and worst friend. Cars hate your presence and the pressure of transporting goods from A to B is on your back. But what is life on […]