LGBT History Month began on February 1 and last weekend saw the second annual festival taking place at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum. Newcastle and Sunderland have been chosen as the hub for this year’s event, which is the first for the North East. CEO of Schools OUT UK Tony Fenwick said: […]
University of Sunderland academic “Dapper Dan” Ward is in the running for a prestigious fashion award. The media lecturer is already well-known among students and staff for his signature look – which includes a waistcoat, tie, and pocket-watch. Appearing on ITV game show The Chase earlier this year only boosted his […]
Daughter of ex Sunderland striker Gary Bennett has spoken to SR News exclusively to tell how she feels about her Brit award nomination. Janée Bennett, known in the industry as Jin Jin, is the song writer behind Jess Glynne’s hit single Hold My Hand. She has been nominated for Best British Single at […]
A new dementia campaign has seen support from more than 160 MPs including Sharon Hodgson MP for Washington and Sunderland West. Sharon Hodgson has joined other MPs to launch of Alzheimer’s Society’s new campaign Fix Dementia Care. The campaign calls for improvements in hospital care for people living with dementia. MPs gathered in Westminster […]
A Millwright contractor is to be appointed to oversee the first phase of work in the restoration of Fulwell Windmill. The windmill was damaged back in 2012 when it was hit with strong winds causing large amounts of damage to it. Severe damage was caused to both the cap and […]
St Pauls church hall on fire this morning #winlaton #gateshead pic.twitter.com/mDZY86wORa — music4eva (@jen_fullen) February 23, 2016 Firefighters have put out a blaze at St Paul’s church hall in Winlaton, Gateshead. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 5:30am this morning (Tuesday, February 23) regarding a […]
Former Sunderland AFC footballer Adam Johnson has told a jury he did not have oral sex with a 15-year-old girl. The ex-Black Cats winger began giving evidence in his trial at Bradford Crown Court, accused of sexual activity with a child. Johnson, 28, has admitted grooming and kissing the teenager. Orlando Pownall QC, […]
Ex Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson has said he searched for the age of consent on the internet after a changing room discussion about laws in different countries. The former Sunderland winger is on trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. The court has heard […]
The newly opened Fighting All Cancers Together Charity store is appealing for volunteers and donations to raise £2 million for a support centre. The Sunderland store, on Blandford Street, is one of five charity stores ran by Fact, who are based in the North East. The money raised is going […]
Newcastle City Council is set to lose £593m from its housing budget after a Government imposed 1 per cent social housing rent reduction. Lib Dem Councillor, Greg Stone, has warned the councils assertions should not be taken at face value. According to Coun Stone, tenants are supportive of the reduction […]