Josh Wilkinson from Sunderland has today been revealed as the local co-presenter of a new online campaign showing how lottery funding impacts and benefits real people in their hometown. The National Lottery has today announced the winner of a talent search throughout the city of Sunderland, to find an ambitious […]
The shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, has backed the Community School Clothing Scheme at North Tyneside after attending a talk-in event. The scheme was set up just over a year ago, and on Saturday, November 24, families were invited to share personal experiences and raise their concerns regarding uniform poverty […]
A campaign to make Newcastle’s pubs, clubs and bars ‘sexual harassment-free zones’ – returns this November ahead of the busy festive season. The ‘Shout-Up!’ campaign, a council-backed initiative which launched last year, is preparing to stamp out sexual harassment in some of Newcastle’s most popular student haunts – including the […]
Over the last couple of months, Northumbria police attended freshers events held at Sunderland, Newcastle and Northumbria university, handing out information for first year students about staying safe in halls of residence and staying safe on a night’s out. The cards provide simple facts on drinking, the dangers of spiking […]
The mayor of Sunderland, councillor Lynda Scanlan, will be attending an upcoming carol service in Sunderland Minster to raise funds for her chosen charities. As part of the mayoral role, charities are chosen and supported every year. This year, the mayor has been promoting Sunderland and County Durham Society for […]
The truth about sex was laid bare at the University of Sunderland after a panel of experts hosted a special radio broadcast. Students and staff from the University joined BBC Radio 5 Live’s panel as part of the UK’s biggest conversation about sex. Hosted by the station’s Anna […]
Residents in the North Tyneside area are enjoying walking football – a slower version of football for elderly and less mobile players. Colin White, 70, a retired television engineer, told us why he enjoyed playing this sport. He said: “It’s kept me fitter and the social side is great. I […]
Local talent will be put at the heart of a new online campaign showing how lottery funding impacts and benefits real people in their hometown. The National Lottery has today launched a talent search across the City of Sunderland to find an ambitious young budding TV presenter to star in […]
Sunday saw a very emotional and happy goodbye to Helena and Verne, the two seals saved by Tynemouth’s marine rescue team and taken care of at Blue Reef Aquarium. Helena was found with multiple fishing hooks in her body and face and required immediate assistance by the rescue team; Verne […]
Following the success of last year’s event, the Sunderland illuminations are returning with new attractions, including a 360 degree Dome Sphere. The mayor, councillor Lynda Scanlan, said: “It certainly does raise the spirit of the city, I mean look at it, it’s beautiful. You couldn’t not raise the spirits of […]