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Durham County Council has criticised the government’s decision to raise the bus fare cap to £3, warning that it will “make daily life more difficult for many residents”. In October, the government announced that the £2 bus fare cap would be increased to £3 nationally from January 2025. The current limit of £2 was introduced […]
After just six weeks of interviewing women for a new radio show, In Her Element, which I co-host with Eleanor Tait and Kaitlyn Ashby, I feel as though I’ve already gained so much insight into navigating life as a young woman. The women I’ve spoken to so far have shared incredible wisdom, often without even […]
More than 40 years ago, the New Hollywood cinema movement was surging forward, churning out classics of such magnitude as Apocalypse Now and Dirty Harry hitting the silver screen. Behind some of the most famous lines and sequences of these films was screenwriter and director, John Milius. Whilst the likes of Francis Ford Coppola, Stephen […]
Domestic violence-related crime in the North East has surged by 150% since 2017, making it the region with the highest prevalence of such crimes in England. Despite the alarming statistics, it is estimated that fewer than 24% of domestic abuse incidents are reported to the police, leaving the majority of cases unrecorded. For the first […]
Sunderland’s new 250-meter Footbridge is set to open to the public in August 2025. With the total Cost of the bridge being £31 million. The new footbridge connects both sides of the city, from the new City Hall building to the newly built Sheepfolds Stables, and to the Stadium of Light. However, a key talking […]
St Cuthbert’s Hospice Durham has raised more than £7,300 at its annual Christmas Fair this year, marking its most successful event in the past three years. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, December 3rd, the hospice shared that the funds raised are equivalent to two full days of hospice care, a vital contribution during a […]
A talented student from the University of Sunderland, Tiffany Wong Xue Yi—better known by her stage name 7IFFY—has unveiled the music video for her latest single MONARCH. The video premiered today, Tuesday, December 3rd. Tiffany, a Malaysian rapper, songwriter, and Mass Communications student, has traveled to the UK to complete her final year at the […]
As someone who tends to be skeptical of certain genres—or simply struggles to connect with them, as I do with musicals—I still believe in approaching any film with an open mind, ready to be surprised or convinced otherwise. It’s only fair, after all. That said, I find myself unexpectedly intrigued by the upcoming Robbie Williams […]
The number of abandoned animals in Tyne and Wear rose sharply last winter, increasing by over 20%. According to the RSPCA, 486 pets were reported abandoned in the region between November 2022 and January 2023, up from 401 during the same period in 2020-2021—a 21% increase. Nationwide, the RSPCA’s report highlighted an even grimmer picture. […]
Nissan, the renowned Japanese car manufacturer, is grappling with a critical financial challenge and urgently seeking new investors to ensure its survival. A senior official revealed to the Financial Times: “We have only 12 to 14 months to navigate this crisis. The road ahead will be tough, and ultimately, we need both Japan and the […]
