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The North East no longer has the highest unemployment rate in the UK, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Data released by the ONS reveals that unemployment levels in the region have fallen to a record low of 4.4%. Previously, the region’s figures sat at 4.7% earlier this year but […]
South Shields will face National League outfit Scunthorpe United in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup in an all-claret and blue affair. Victory would see Shields reach the first round of the FA Cup, a feat they achieved in the 2020/21 season where they were defeated by League One side Cheltenham Town. […]
Bus drivers’ strike action started on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 and continues as tensions between a bus company and a trade union continue to escalate. Almost 200 Stagecoach employed bus drivers went on a planned strike after the trade union GMB rejected a pay deal. Workers were enraged as they consider they have been offered […]
A 67-year-old has been taken into custody over reports of “malicious communication”. The man remains under police watch following reports of “malicious communication” which led to the evacuation and temporary closure of City Hall and other parts of the city centre. The Northumbria Police confirmed a 67-year-old man had been arrested following an investigation into […]
Sunderland City Hall has been evacuated and surrounding roads temporarily closed as a precaution following a “credible threat” received today. A release issued online by authorities said staff members are working with the police force to get the situation under control. The statement also said services and businesses will operate as usual. “City Hall has […]
A University of Sunderland expert has called for tougher policies from tech giants to increase online safety. Dr Derek Watson’s call comes as pressure mounts for an Online Safety Bill which is currently making its way through the House of Commons after the tragic death of London teenager Molly Russell. Molly’s death sent shock waves […]
Spark gauges Sunderland’s reaction after petition hits half a million mark in just over two months. The petition, created by a member of the public in July 2022, asks for an election citing the ‘chaos of the current Government.’ While the UK is not due to hold another election until 2024, the organiser says in […]
The UK Government made a U-turn by abolishing the 45p tax bracket after a week of the pound fluctuating in value. Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the tax bracket for those earning over £150,000 will remain in place following a tweet made on the second day of the Conservative Party conference. The original policy was announced […]
Japanese GP: Why has the title fight finale arrived so early? F1 returns to Japan for the first time since 2019 this weekend with Max Verstappen almost certain to win the title. Winning 11 out of the 17 races ran this season has all but given Max the chance to win the title in Suzuka […]
England were on course for a remarkable comeback victory against Germany until Nick Pope fumbled a long-range effort from Serge Gnabry into the path of Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, who converted a late equaliser. Pope was making his 10th appearance in an England shirt, hoping to stake his claim to be England’s first choice goalkeeper […]
