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The United Kingdom is facing a serious issue with knife crime. In 2024, nearly 50,000 knife-related offences were recorded. Over the past five years, Northumbria has seen a 46.02% increase in such crimes (Licensed, 2024). Cleveland recorded the highest rate of knife-related assaults, with 8.61 incidents per 10,000 people. These attacks are often carried out […]
Shoplifting is the third highest crime reported by Northumbria Police in the year ending November 2024, statistics show. Data from Northumbria Police shows that there were 802 cases of shoplifting in the year from December 2023 to November 2024. In November alone, there were 52 cases, accounting for 9.5% of all crime in Sunderland […]
The first batch of tickets for the Carabao Cup final went on sale Wednesday as Newcastle United prepare to face Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on March 16. Newcastle fans are eagerly awaiting their chance to secure a seat, with the club confirming on Monday that tickets will be released in phases to accommodate demand. If […]
Valentine’s Day is one of the most profitable times of the year for florists. I spoke with Neil Dawson of Flowers by Jennifer, located on Blandford Street in Sunderland, about the intense build-up and what it takes to prepare for the big day as a retailer. With decades of experience in business and the floral […]
A science club designed for young children is offering a fun and interactive way to explore science through play in Sunderland. Mini Science, a programme run by Big Science UK, provides science-based activities for children aged one to four. The club runs monthly sessions at Sunderland’s Winter Gardens and weekly classes in various community spaces […]
Newcastle United will reach Wembley once again after winning 2-0 against Arsenal. The Magpies have the potential to win the Carabao Cup on Sunday March 16 against Liverpool after the reds won the other semi-final second leg last Thursday (Jan 30). The last time Newcastle had this opportunity was 2023 when they suffered a 2-0 […]
The government has announced new measures to loosen planning regulations in order to allow more nuclear reactors to be built around the UK. The announcement came as part of the governments plans to modernise “archaic” planning regulations and boost economic growth, one of Keir Starmer’s biggest promises. The move has been controversial with environmental groups, […]
The Assisted Dying Bill is currently in the committee stage at parliament and North East MPs are voicing their opinions on the bill. Assisted dying is legal in many countries, with Switzerland being the first country to legalise it in 1942 and now it may be coming to the UK. The bill would allow people […]
