Newcastle is the second fastest growing region for digital and technology employment and has been ranked as one of the top smart cities in the UK. Commissioned by Huawei UK and conducted by Navigant Consulting, the report is based on evaluations of 20 cities and their strategies, key projects and […]
Sunderland is praised for its good community, and the support they offer to asylum seekers and refugees from all around the world. Friends of the drop-in (FODI) is a charitable association which offers support to refugees to: “lessen their social isolation and promote their integration into the community.” International Human Rights […]
Healthcare leaders have been criticised for suspending deliveries of babies at South Tyneside District Hospital. This follows the temporary suspension of the Special Care Baby Unit due to extreme staffing pressures. This has led to the baby unit being unable to accommodate high-risk births since November 30, 2017. Peter Hamilton, […]
Christmas can be a tough time for those less fortunate families and places such as Elim Foodbank are there to supply with help and support this festive season for families who need it. This year, University of Sunderland, mediaHUB has decided to give something back to the community of Sunderland. […]
This weekend, on the December 9 and 10, drivers in Newcastle and Gateshead can expect to be pulled by Northumbria police who are running ‘operation protect’ which involves stopping random cars in Newcastle to check for: Drink and drug driving Speeding Using a mobile whilst driving Not wearing a seatbelt […]
A mother has asked for Sleeping Beauty to be removed from younger children’s classes at her son’s primary school as it promotes “inappropriate” sexual behaviour. Sarah Hall, from Northumberland Park, raised the issue after her six-year-old brought home a book version of the fairytale. Sarah was worried about the message that the […]
Sunderland narrowly lost out on its chance to become the UK’s third City of Culture 2021 – beaten to the finish line by Coventry. A sigh of disappointment as we received the news – at a live stream in Pop Recs – as hundreds of hours of dedication from locals, […]
Wearmouth bridge in Sunderland – Photo by: Gloria Kong People in Sunderland are determined that Sunderland will always be their City of Culture after the Wearside city missed out on being the UK’s City of Culture 2021, last night, December 7. Coventry was announced as the winner of […]
Sunderland has lost its bid to become the UK’s third City of Culture in 2021, being pipped at the post by the winner – Coventry. The winner of the renowned title was announced live on BBC One’s The One Show this evening. It was up against four other cities: Paisley, […]
Tynesiders scooter club held its annual event that raised money for Cancer Research UK, as well as North East charities, at the Park Hotel in Tynemouth on Saturday December 2. It is estimated that over £1,000 was raised from ticket sales and a scooter raffle, with the exact amount donated to […]