Generations came together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland. As part of the centenary commemorations of the First World War, a project was developed in partnership with Sunderland Museums and Heritage, Libraries, Infinite Arts and Year 5 children from Grange […]
Generations have come together to remember those who lost their lives in the First World War Zeppelin attack on Sunderland. Today, (Friday, April 1) which is the 100th anniversary of the attack, the Mayor of Sunderland Councillor Barry Curran was joined by guests including community and veteran’s groups for a public unveiling of […]
As many as 11 two libraries/mobile libraries have been closed in Sunderland since 2010, according to the BBC. There are now 75 paid staff members and 53 volunteers, compared to the 19 unpaid volunteers in 2010 . Sunderland City Council’s Head of Education, Attainment and Lifelong Learning, Beverley Scanlon, said: “While these figures might reflect the closure […]
Rail passengers have been promised new trains and faster journeys under a “new look” franchise. Arriva has taken over Northern Rail services, pledging 281 new carriages and free wi-fi within three years, more than 2,000 extra services, new through-journeys across Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield and longer trains. Chris Burchell, […]
The North-East of England is renown for its beauty and Northumberlandia just adds to the list of unique places. The project has been privately funded by the Banks Group and the Blagdon Estate and it is part of the restoration of the Shotton surface mine. Also known as The Lady […]
A survey has revealed that individuals in the North East don’t think they are a “morning person.” The survey, conducted by a team at Hillary’s, has shown that the North East is the region with the least number of ‘morning people’. And no one surveyed from the North East considered themselves to be a morning person. […]
Denise Robertson’s co-presenters on ITV’s This Morning have led tributes to the agony aunt from Sunderland, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 83. Phillip Schofield tweeted: I’m heartbroken at the passing of our @itvthismorning icon Denise Robertson. Kind, thoughtful, caring & wonderful 😢 pic.twitter.com/M6RV4NSgvh — Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) April […]
Missing Newcastle girl Tamdy Kayemba has been found safe and well. Tamdy Kayemba, from Riddell Avenue in Newcastle, had not been seen since Good Friday on March 25 at her home address and the police appealed for help in finding her.
Birds that were expected to do well due to climate change have outperformed other species in the past 30 years, a study of wildlife in Europe and the US has found. Scientists said they have shown that common bird populations thousands of miles apart are responding to changing weather in […]
Families of children with Autism are “struggling” because they are not being diagnosed early enough, experts have said. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are being delayed in getting access to specialist care because they are not being diagnosed in a timely fashion, researchers from Newcastle University found. Experts said […]