CHARLOTTE Richards, 22, who currently lives in Washington, was on a day out to the fair when on a whim, she purchased £70 worth of goldfish from a stall. CHARLOTTE and her boyfriend, Liam, had enjoyed a fun day at the fair, going on all of the rides. But as […]
WITH the region having the highest unemployment rates in the UK, SR News investigates as unemployment reaches its highest since January 2017. DATA released by the Office for National Statistics showed unemployment in the North East on the rise, resulting in a job crisis for the region. Figures from the […]
NEWCASTLE International Airport has introduced Covid-19 testing for passengers who require a negative test to be allowed entry into their destination. DESTINATIONS around the world are requiring passengers to provide a negative Covid-19 test upon entry, and tests carried out by the NPH Group at Newcastle Airport are now available […]
FAMILIES who have missed out on meet and greets with Father Christmas this year due to the ongoing Coronavirus restrictions will be offered video calls. EVERY weekend, Father Christmas will be talking to children about their gift wish lists all from the comfort of their homes through a Zoom call, […]
With 670,000 additional people in the UK being officially classed as ‘destitute’ by the end of 2020, food poverty in the UK is at crisis point. Robin Ferris, founder and CEO of Bankuet, an organisation set up to help stock the UK’s foodbanks, tells Nic Eatch of SR News […]
NORTH East music star Sam Fender recently found himself in conversation with one of The Big Issue’s long-serving sellers – and said he was humbled by the experience. The man who left Sam feeling that way was Earl Charlton – who leads a life in stark contrast to that […]
THE North-East has been placed under tier-3 lockdown restrictions, causing concern amongst locals who use cold-water swims to maintain a healthy mentality. The Roker Bathing Club meet weekly at the Cat and Dog Steps in Sunderland, which is said to be the “highlight of their week.” See full interview below:
FOOTBALLER Marcus Rashford has inspired a fundraising campaign to prevent children in Southwick from going hungry this winter. Inspired by the Manchester United star’s free meals campaign, Southwick resident, Michael Butler opened a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising £1,000 to support children and families in the Southwick area. […]
‘The Big Issue Christmas Appeal’ Take out a subscription or pay contactless and help those most in need! LOCKDOWN has been incredibly difficult, and one group of people finding it tougher than most are Britain’s Big Issue magazine street sellers, who are battling not only Covid-19 and the winter […]
STAFF at University of Sunderland (UoS) are running an appeal to help support care-experienced and estranged students who may be struggling at Christmas without family and friends – or trying to support their own children. Many students who have spent childhood time in care or are estranged from their […]