THIS year’s local elections take place on May 6 2021. How will student votes effect the council and are students encouraged to vote? WE often hear that young people are ‘too political’. But what is student voting actually like? Peter Hayes, an expert in politics at University of Sunderland, has […]
TRAVELLING and a worldwide pandemic with many restrictions do not go hand-in-hand. One of the most affected industries during the pandemic has been the travel sector. SR News investigates what impact the pandemic has had on the lives of those whose jobs surround travel, and what role Brexit plays in […]
WHEN Covid-19 reached the shores of the United Kingdom, it caused a scramble in every industry. But something that was affected most of all was the education sector. Country-wide, people were beginning to realise they’d have to find a way to teach without face-to-face contact. Thus, a lot of universities […]
Anglo-Saxons had a huge and lasting impact on the North east; specifically, in Jarrow. It’s time to delve into that forgotten history. The History of the Anglo-Saxons tends to be overlooked, the vicious Vikings steal the limelight, which is why Jarrow Hall is dedicated to bringing some of that light […]
Have you ever wondered what it would take to get to the Winter Olympics in snowboarding? Nurture or nature? Nic Eatch for SR-News met with Gabe Adams, just 18, from rural Shropshire, to find out how he became ‘Big’ in the world of snowboarding. Plus a unique parents perspective of […]
The Sunflower Lanyard has been around since 2016 and since then its more prevalent that ever. But with face coverings being mandatory in the UK, some people are using the Sunflower Lanyard as form of exemption from wearing a face covering. These actions are changing the real meaning of the […]
Chris Paisley achieved his dream of becoming a European Tour winner back in 2018. Behind every win is an abundance of desire and hard work. It really has been an eventful journey for this Geordie lad who came from humble beginnings. It’s always grim up North. A saying known to […]
A year on from the first lockdown, the struggles for those in the industry start to succumb. However, things remain uncertain for those who have graduated and aspire to grow in the industry. Chloe Vials looks into the struggles of a graduate trying to make it in the industry and […]
SINCE the beginning of the pandemic we have heard about the struggle of home schooling parents and how difficult is to teach. But what about what teachers did during those days and still do today? SR News reportage from Walker. FOOD parcels delivered door to door. Phone calls to pupils […]
Moving into 2021 with fresh ideas, Northern Stage Newcastle has an exciting programme for this year. The new Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, announced her inaugural season, THIS IS US, less than three months into her role. This season promised to bring audiences stories, no matter what, through a bold programme of collaborations, commissions and curated work that celebrates the collective, […]