The state-of-the-nation report card has found that GCSE results in the North East are improving. However, despite this, the report, which is published by the Fair Education Alliance (FEA), has found that good schooling in England is still “patchy”. The group of education organisation also concluded more must be done to […]
Planning permission has been granted for the Vaux regeneration meaning the first phase of development can begin at the site. It has been dormant for almost 17 years, but the green light has been given from Sunderland City Council. The plans were submitted by Siglion, which was put together after […]
A man has died after falling from Wearmouth Bridge. Police were called at 3.30pm this afternoon after concern was raised for a man on Wearmouth Bridge in Sunderland. Officers attended and attempted to speak to the man. The man subsequently fell from the bridge and sadly died.
⚠🚔 INCIDENT: A1018 Wearmouth Bridge #Sunderland. Lane 1 NB closed due to a police incident. Delays both directions. pic.twitter.com/qYMuwtEtkx — NE Traffic News (@NECATraffic) April 19, 2016 There is ongoing police incident on Wearmouth Bridge and traffic is delayed in both directions. 🚘 CONGESTION: A1018 West Wear St, A183 St […]
The North East is the only English region where property values are yet to surpass their pre-economic downturn peak. This means the houses have not surpassed the money they were worth before the recession. The average property price in the North East is £158,000. House prices increased by 0.4 per cent […]
This weekend saw Barnes Park hold its first sponsored dog walk to raise money for the Guide Dog Association. This was also the first time the event has been held in Sunderland. It was organised by Carol Essl to help raise money for the Guide Dogs’ Trust, one of Dogs […]
Wallsend Parks will be more vibrant than ever this summer thanks to the work of green-fingered volunteers. As many as 17 new trees have been planted as part of North Tyneside Council’s plans to improve the diversity of species in their parks. The new trees include a variety named after a North East botanist. […]
The candidate statements for the Police and Crime Commissioner elections have been published. By entering their postcode, electors can read and download the full political statements for the four Northumbria candidates. The deadline for candidate nominations closed on Thursday, April 7. This is the second time that voters in the […]
Childcare costs in Sunderland soar under the Conservative government, with parents now spending £624 more each year than they did in 2010. New analysis by the Labour Party reveals that parents in Sunderland are now spending more for part-time childcare each year. Across the North East, where the cost of […]
A 52-year-old tortoise has been reported stolen from a house in High Barnes. The family pet, named Benji, had been in hibernation for the winter since October 2015. The owner went to check on the hutch on Sunday, April 3, as it was the end of the tortoise’s hibernation and […]