Sunderland Football Club have terminated the contract of Adam Johnson with ‘immediate effect’. The club released a short statement today, in which they have confirmed that the 28-year-old midfielder’s contract has been terminated. The winger, who played for the Black Cats since 2012, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual […]
A Wearside MP has slammed Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s decision to impose contracts on junior doctors. Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West, said it was shocking to hear of the minister’s ultimatum in a long-running row with medics. Mr Hunt has announced in Parliament that contracts would be […]
By Elizabeth Kazibure, Divvya Bhaarkhavy Jayakumar & Veronica Harding Sunderland City Council is proposing to raise council tax by four per cent from April 2016. The graph below shows the the number of people in each Bands and the weekly increase. Council tax Create your own infographics It will be […]
Junior doctors and supporters at Sunderland Royal Hospital went on strike yesterday in opposition to proposed Government contracts. The action followed a nationwide strike for junior doctors in an effort to protest against a contract the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, wants to impose. John Moore, junior doctor at the Newcastle […]
Durham Police are warning the public not to identify any victims of sexual offence, particularity, in relation to the trial of Adam Johnson. They are reminding members of the public that any person who is a victim of sexual assault has a legal right to lifetime anonymity. The force say […]
The Tyne and Wear metro run a smooth service again after a morning of delays. There is a technical issue which is still causing delays of up to 15 mins from the Airport to South Hylton, and St James to South Shields.
A flood alert for Roker and Seaburn was put in place because of the high tide between 3:30 and 5:30. Strong waves meant that Seaburn beach virtually disappeared as waves crashed against the seawall, with some of them even coming over the top and onto the promenade. Although the strong […]
The Environmental Agency has issued flood warnings in anticipation of a tidal surge that is expected to occur at 4:30pm in Sunderland. There is also a risk that large waves and wind-blown spray may affect the Seaburn and Roker Seafront until 5:30pm. Residents are urged to prepare and take the necessary […]
Hannah Stone – 23 – Beauty consultant “I’m not giving anything up for lent because I know I won’t stick to it, but I probably should try giving […]
Hundreds of diners enjoyed a ray of winter sunshine after Newcastle’s newest Caribbean restaurant promised to donate its opening day takings to charity. Turtle Bay were swamped by customers yesterday morning (Tuesday, February 9) after opening their doors for the first time in aid of the Sunshine Fund. The restaurant, […]