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The North East stands against Trump’s Muslim and refugee ban
Since Donald Trump has taken his seat in The White House, it seems that the world has gone back in time. Not only have his controversial decisions been accused of being old fashioned, but people are trying to get their voice back. With protests, marches and rallies spreading all over […]
Peace of Mind Celebrates Diversity in the North East
Local Charity Peace of mind held a ‘Celebration of Diversity @ Peace of Mind’ party to celebrate Christmas and the vibrant diversity in the region. The aim of the event was to bring people together from all walks of life, communities, faiths and religions to celebrate diversity and culture in the region, and have […]
North East UFO sightings “on the increase”
More than 200 years ago, the first recorded UFO sighting in Britain was made. This bizarre encounter would become the first of many, in what has become a phenomenon in both fictional media and serious investigations across the world. But despite its global appeal, the North East has had more […]
Several North East councils to reject Syrian refugees
To reach the 20,000 refugee target promised by former PM David Cameron back in 2015, councils up and down the country have agreed on accommodating “suitable numbers” of Syrians fleeing the devastation of war through the voluntary Syrian Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme. For three North East councils, that suitable number […]
Muslim woman left shaken after being called a “terrorist” and told to “go home” on bus in Newcastle
A Muslim woman has been left disgusted and horrified after a man allegedly verbally attacked her on a bus in Newcastle calling her a “terrorist” and shouting obscenities. Meriem Echraibi, 19, from Benwell, Newcastle, was racially abused on the Stagecoach bus on her way to university on November 3, 2016. […]
Eight North East vintage shops you really need to know about
Demand for vintage clothing is on the rise, but independent stores in the North East aren’t exactly easy to locate. But after extensive searching, SRNews brings you the best and most varied vintage shops available to the public in the North East at this minute. 1 – Flip Just a short walk from […]
Should shops be open on Boxing Day? Thousands sign petition to close all retailers on Boxing Day
Thousands of people in the North East are signing a petition to ban retailers from opening on Boxing Day. Campaigners believe that December 26 is a time to be spent with families instead of working. Many retailers open their doors on Boxing Day for shoppers to benefit from the huge […]
Christmas arrives in the North East: Retailers begin to deck the halls
North East retailers are getting in the Christmas spirit as they start to install their Christmas decorations. It officially started to feel like Christmas as Fenwick’s unveiled their new window display, an annual event that excites families from all over the North East as they anticipate what the theme will […]
MP Ed Vaizey helps launch North East Creative Fuse project
The former Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Ed Vaizey, has helped launch a North East project that will see universities, individuals and organisations come together to explore how the creative, digital and IT (CDIT) sector in the region can develop and play a leading role in the North East economy. The […]