A 24-year-old man who was shot by a firearms officer after apparently being told by police to “put the gun down” remains in a serious condition in hospital. Locals have named the man as James Wilson, also known as Cornet, who was believed to have been shot once in the […]
Everyone is invited to come along and join in the fun at the annual Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride. The event, which offers three alternative rides, providing a route to suit all ages and abilities, takes place on Sunday, June 12. All of the rides will start on the Riverside […]
The new Virgin Azuma trains are being made by Hitachi at their rail vehicle manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. This means the Virgin Trains fleet is being made on the East Coast for the East Coast. Karen Boswell, Managing Director of Hitachi Rail Europe, said: “Hitachi has a […]
Much of Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget announcement focussed around reforms to the Education System, and a particular announcement that caught the eye was the introduction of a “Sugar Tax”. This is namely an initiative revolving around taxing Soft Drink companies and reinvesting the revenue from the procedure into Physical Education […]
Anyone who is not yet registered to vote in May’s elections is being reminded to get on their electoral register before they close on Monday, April 18. There are local and police elections in May, and Sunderland will be the returning centre for the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner election. […]
The University of Sunderland is collaborating with North-East business, Accenture, on a new degree apprenticeship. The programme, which is endorsed by the Tech Partnership, allows the students to attend university, while also being employed full-time. The University is continuing its work to deliver graduates with higher-level skills and address the […]
Armed police shouted “put the gun down” before shooting a 24-year-old man who was reported to be holding a handgun, a local resident said. Officers were called to Frenchmans Way, South Shields, shortly after 1am where the man was shot once, then taken to hospital. A local father, who did […]
Tattooists in Sunderland must meet strict hygiene standards to become part of the City Council’s accreditation registration scheme. Tattoo businesses in the city and across the region are being rated on their hygiene as part of a new scheme. The scheme aims to raise standards and help the public make […]
Police are warning burglars in Newcastle and Gateshead to expect extra attention in the coming months. It comes as part of a burglary crackdown. Throughout March officers in the Central Area Command have arrested 29 men and two women as part of ongoing work aimed at cutting the number of […]
Sharon Hodgson MP has welcomed the launch of a new carers campaign. The MP for Washington and Sunderland West welcomed the launch of the Honeypot Campaign – For Children Who Care. Honeypot, a children’s charity, is leading a campaign to recognise the specific needs of children aged between 5 and 12 […]