The work of a unique group of North East film-makers will be at the centre of a short film festival at St Mary’s Heritage Centre in Gateshead. The St Mary’s Documentary Short Film Festival, running from January 26 to 29, will celebrate the work of the Amber Film and Photography […]
The number of crimes committed by children under the age of criminality has almost quadrupled in the North East. An investigation by SR News can exclusively reveal that the number of under 10-year-olds arrested by forces in Durham, Northumbria, North Yorkshire and Cleveland has increased in the past three years. […]
Many sociologists will agree that a child’s mental development during school is the most important period of their lives. It is essential therefore that behaviour is monitored and dealt with in the best possible way, and relevant sanctions are placed upon those who personally wish to deviate away from these […]
Over three quarters of people in the North East have someone in their family with factors that put them at greater risk of heart disease. This is according to new statistics released ahead of the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Wear it. Beat it. campaign to get the nation wearing red to fight […]
It has been announced that student grants will continue to be abolished by the Government. The debate took place today (January 19) in the House of Commons, when it was put forward by the Labour Party, as they wanted to stop the Government cutting maintenance grants. The Labour motion for the Government […]
Police have released CCTV images following a theft from the Fat Face clothing store in Newcastle. On Thursday, December 17, around £200 worth of clothing was stolen from the Fat Face store in Blackett Street. Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and police are releasing CCTV images of a man […]
Residents and businesses are being reminded to give their views about a new city centre gateway in Sunderland. The plans include introducing two-way traffic for all drivers approaching the Wearmouth Bridge from the north. And, a two-way system for Dame Dorothy Street with a new junction for access from and […]
Royston Vasey is set to share his secrets at the Stadium of Light next month. The British comic, best known for his outspoken character Roy Chubby Brown, will be telling tales from throughout his notorious career in An Evening With Royston Vasey on Thursday, February 18. Vasey is originally […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a house in Sunderland. Between 10:30am and 12pm on Monday, January 11, offenders broke into an address in Atkinson Road and stole a lot of jewellery. Among the items stolen was a gold band with an elephant charm attached, a silver […]