Get your glow stick at the ready and take part in a Saturday night like no other as Clubbercise takes over Flares dance floor on May 13. Radio Lollipop worker, Louise Sharp and fitness instructor, Melanie James are hosting a charity event like no other to raise money for the […]
The Student Publications Association (SPA) held their annual awards ceremony and conference last night (Saturday May 6) and three of our reporters were lucky enough to attend the event. Formed in 2012 at the University of Southampton, SPA is the largest student media association which celebrates and awards journalism students […]
An investigation is underway after a fire at a pub in Seaham. The fire broke at Bar Avenue pub in the early hours of Thursday May 4. Firefighters spent hours trying to extinguish the blaze. Residents told SRNews that it began at 1am and was put out by 4am. Paul Wildon, […]
Jermain Defoe was kept on the bench last night in the Germany – England international friendly. The Sunderland Striker had been recalled to the squad by Gareth Southgate for the game that took place last night in Dortmund, as well as Saturday’s World Cup Qualifier against Lithuania. England started with Leicester City’s Jamie […]
More than half of school students say they will consider an apprenticeship after leaving school as their route into employment. A survey commissioned by the Association of Accounting Technicians found the main reasons for young people considering an apprenticeship over university were: They can start earning money straight away […]
Car giants Nissan may have to “adjust” its business in the UK depending on the outcome of Brexit. Senior vice-president Colin Lawther has told MPs that Nissan will “constantly review” its decision in the light of any material changes to its ability to trade with the remaining EU. Mr […]
Cheryl and the Prince’s Trust are launching a £2M fundraising campaign to invest in more young people through various support. The singer released a statement on Twitter on Thursday 16 February about future plans of Cheryl’s Trust and the Prince’s Trust to open a support centre for disadvantaged young people in Newcastle. It […]
Jobs are in danger at Sunderland AFC as the club begins to undertake a realignment of its “organisational structure”. A statement released by the Black Cats read: that following a review of the club’s business operations, there will be a “reduction of the club’s workforce”. The aim of this reduction […]
Revolution is one of the first properties in Sunderland to be damaged by the explosive storm named Storm Doris. Around 2pm, the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call at Revolution regarding a pair of panel windows broken by the storm. Graham Madge, spokesman for the […]
Word on Wearside will be taking a more in-depth look at the day’s headlines affecting Sunderland and the North-East, as part of our In Focus series of podcasts. In this inaugural episode, we are exploring a call from a North-East lecturer to introduce a register for hate crime offenders.