NORTH East pop superstar Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has revealed that she “lost it” and “started crying” when former Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding revealed she may not live to see another Christmas. Sarah has revealed that 2020 may have been her last Christmas, after doctors discovered the breast cancer she […]
THE death of Sarah Everard has raised many questions on the number of cases of harassment, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the UK. SR News has analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the North East to understand the situation in our region. Data shows […]
TOGETHER for Children is launching the annual search for Sunderland’s most inspiring young people, as nominations open for the Sunderland Young Achievers Awards 2021. The charity, which provides children’s services on behalf of Sunderland Council, is celebrating the 29th year of the awards, celebrating children and young people aged […]
Dr Matthew Campbell, Principal Investigator in Human Metabolism at the University of Sunderland’s asks “In lockdown life, can simply moving more improve our health?” WE ALL know exercise is good for us and that a lack of it is bad for our health. What is less clear, however, is how much […]
A SUNDERLAND headteacher has been forced to ask students to self-isolate at home within days of their school reopening, due to a positive case of coronavirus. Academy 360, in Pennywell, wrote to all parents after a positive case of coronavirus was confirmed at the school. All students identified as […]
TRANSPORT company Go North East has rolled out a mobile Covid-19 vaccine unit – ‘the vaccination bus’. Targeting the East and West Ends of Newcastle, where vaccination take-up rate has been disappointing, it is hoped the bus will encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to get the jab, initially visiting […]
JOHN Lewis has announced that 42 more of its stores are under threat, after Covid lockdowns created a £517m loss for the department chain over the last year, during which it closed eight stores. The possibility of more store closures may mean jobs will be at risk in Newcastle, […]
‘HOBBY photographers’ in the North East have used the pandemic as a time to focus on their photography. Some have used the extra time to enhance their skills, while others have used taking photos as escapism. Chloe Vials Explores. THE Covid-19 lockdown has been a daunting time for most, […]
AWARD-winning independent menswear retailer Master Debonair have announced they will be the latest addition to the newly-renovated mid-19th century building Mackie’s Corner in Sunderland city centre. Over the past year the historic site has undergone essential renovations by local property developers the Kirtley family, who purchased the building in […]
SUNDERLAND graduate and celebrity stylist Madeleine Bowden gave a masterclass to students at the University of Sunderland on her X Factor mishap, sewing pants on a singer live on stage, and touring the world with Jessie J. STYLIST Madeleine Bowden grimaces as she recalls the time she burnt a pop […]