A UNIVERSITY of Sunderland student-turned-lecturer’s passion for study helped him through the hardest time of his life – and now he his determined to help others. Kudz Munongi, 39, underwent a lifesaving double-kidney transplant after he was struck down by massive organ failure. But, through it all, the student never […]
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Landmarks to explore when visiting the city of Sunderland
SR News has had a lot of time over the last few months to find the best places to visit when walking around the city of Sundertland. We have put together a list of eight landmarks to explore and visit when you are walking around town.
8 of the Oldest Sites to Visit in the North East
THIS listicle will explore some of the oldest and most fascinating historical sites which are waiting to be discovered by anyone visiting or living in the North East. Egglestone Abbey Credit: @barneyrephotography via Instagram South-East of Barnard Castle, the Abbey was built around 1168-1198 by Premonstratensians who then became the […]
North East MPs demand more is done about 1 per cent NHS pay rise
MPs in the North East have spoken out about the Government’s recommendation that NHS staff in England should receive a 1 per cent pay increase this year. It comes after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer demanded that MPs should be given a vote on the pay rise in the House […]
8 places to shop in the North East when lockdown ends
SHOPPERS in the North East have been waiting patiently and eagerly to return to shops and spend their hard earned cash since lockdown measures closed down non-essential retail in January. MANY people have a long list of items that they’ve been unable to purchase due to the closure of non-essential […]
Eight of the best castles to see and explore across the North East of England after lockdown
THE North East is full of places which are rich in history, and is home to some of the most incredible castles in the country. Click below for our interactive map of various interesting castles to visit after lockdown. Each location has different style, condition and history. The map will […]
Highest rated piercing parlors in the North East for those post lockdown piercings
WITH the current Covid lockdown closing all non-essential shops for the past few months, all piercing addicts out there are itching for some new studs. No one’s been able to get a new professional piercing for months, which has encouraged a rise in unsafe piercings being conducted from home. But, […]
The best beer gardens in the North East to visit after lockdown
WITH lockdown starting to ease, it won’t be long until we can meet our friends and family in beer gardens and outdoor restaurants. We’ve all missed social interaction, but until we can meet one another indoors, beer gardens are the next best thing. From 12 April we are officially allowed […]
North East politicians express concerns about policing bill
THE POLICE, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a legislation currently at the committee stage, the third step towards the long process of a bill becoming official law. The bill, commonly known as the policing bill, has various proposals, including allowing police to have additional powers within protests. As the […]
8 underrated cocktail bars in and around Sunderland
AFTER a year spent in lockdown (yes, we are going to count the little rest bite we seemed to have over the warmer months), I think all of us have even started hallucinating about the first proper night out we will get, the first cocktail or glass of wine and […]