A bar in the centre of South Shields nightlife, previously known as Bar 44 or Raffles has decided to reopen after four years under the name ‘Depravity’ thanks to new owners Steph and Chris Forster. The bar used to be a popular stop off point on a weekend crawl when […]
We have all seen videos on social media of excited kids being surprised with a pet puppy or cute kitten at Christmas, but this might not be as much fun for their new best friend. Christmas is an exciting time, especially for families with young children, and parents can be forgiven […]
Recent Freedom of Information requests submitted by SR News reveal how much councils across the region are spending on Christmas decorations. Newcastle Council will this year spend a total £150,293.70 on Christmas decorations, the most of any council in the region. However this year it will not receive the same […]
It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank.
It’s the season of good will across the world as it’s nearing Christmas. Sophie Dishman meets the Newcastle United fans coming together to support the city’s West End food bank. To read the full story, click here.
Male learner drivers in Tyne and Wear are more likely to pass their driving test than women, something which has remained unchanged since records began. SRNews seeks to discover why. Government data from Elswick, Gateshead, Gosforth, South Shields and Sunderland test centres, show monthly pass rates for male and female […]
Sunderland’s Fulwell Mill has reopened recently as a visitors’ attraction. The striking landmark is a significant cultural asset because it stands as a monument to the historical industry it served, and the unique structure could again serve as a place to learn about the industrial history of Sunderland. Sunderland […]
Northumbria Police force has boosted its arsenal of armed officers by over 50 per cent in the past 12 months, a spokesperson says. The staff increase coincides with a number of terrorist attacks this year including the Westminster attack, the Manchester Arena bombing, the London Bridge attack and the London Underground […]
Leader of the Save West Park campaign, Chris Lavelle, believes it is impossible to see how Sunderland City Council’s plan to build on the site can go ahead. The greenbelt site was included in the plan from Sunderland City Council to build 70 houses on the land, as part […]
Stephanie Brown from South Shields, has made it her mission to help people suffering with mental health issues and give them a place of solace. In February 2017, Stephanie took on the responsibility of replacing the founder of the charity, Kirk Wilson. Kirk Wilson set up the charity as a […]