The construction of Hadrian’s Tower, based in Newcastle, is set to continue despite the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. Hadrian’s Tower, which will stand at 83 metres tall, will be home to 162 apartments in the heart of the city centre. It will create new homes for many people, whilst […]
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‘Scary but vital’ … life for staff on the NHS coronavirus frontline
#The CoronaDiaries WITH an ever-rising death toll and a struggling health service, have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for the NHS during a global pandemic? The latest figures released by Public Health England on Friday (April 3) show that cases in the North […]
Sunderland councillors respond to MP wage increase
Members of Parliament are to receive a pay rise of 3.1%, bringing wages up to £82,000 per year in some cases. They will also receive a larger expenses amount, to financially support staff members in their parliamentary offices. Sunderland Labour Councillor, Dom Armstrong, expressed his concerns over the pay increase […]
International students: stuck between countries in a locked-down world
#The CoronaDiaries THE Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and the measures enforced by the government have a big impact on students’ lives and mental health, according to them. Two students of the University of Sunderland agreed to share some travelling experience they had during the Coronavirus outbreak. They talked about […]
University students in Newcastle struggle with learning as classes are cancelled because of COVID-19
Universities in Newcastle closed their lecture halls and cancelled face to face learning on the 16 March following advice from Public Health England and the Government. However, shutting universities could create more problems as it makes it more difficult for students to learn. Ryan Baxter, a student from Northumbria University […]
Northumbria Police hail success of Operation Sentinel after year of drug raids and gang convictions in the North East
A police operation targeting organized crime celebrates its first birthday today, after a blockbuster initial year that saw millions of pounds of drugs seized and a plethora of criminals convicted. Operation Sentinel, a joint venture between Northumbria Police, Durham Constabulary and North East Regional Special Operations Unit (NERSOU), aims to […]
Students speak out about living in accommodation during the Coronavirus pandemic
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced that everybody in the country must stay inside and only leave their household for very few specific reasons. Many students at this time of year will be living away from home and not all have had the opportunity to commute back for the […]
8 Best Beaches In The North East For Beachcombing
Beachcombing is a popular niche activity and an ideal hobby for the ones out there who either love the beach or spend most of their time at the coast, with an undying knack for exploring and finding and new things. Therefore, being the North East, one of the many perks […]
New Northumbria Police recruits begin intensive training
A new cohort of police recruits were sworn-in as officers on Monday – and told their communities “need them now more than ever”. The 79 recruits joined the Northumbria Police force as part of its ongoing recruitment campaign to increase officer numbers. They will now take part in an intensive […]
Newcastle barbers difference of opinions reflects dilemma facing self-employed workers amid coronavirus crisis
Two barbers in Newcastle have expressed alternative views about how the coronavirus crisis, though they have agreed it will affect them substantially in the near future. Businesses such as barber shops have been advised through Government guidelines to “frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are touched regularly”. However, […]