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It’s the end of an era as Sunderland City Council has axed the Annual Sunderland International Airshow due to the climate crisis. In recent years it has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, but the council has now permanently shelved the event blaming the climate crisis and cost. Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland Council, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ashington AFC will be hoping to have created yet more FA Cup magic come 5pm on Saturday evening as they travel to Stocksbridge Park Steels in their Third Qualifying Round tie, with the Northumberland side looking to progress to the Fourth Qualifying Round of the tournament for the first time in over ten years. Ashington’s […]
Geordie hearts were broken when it was revealed that Newcastle, along with Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Leeds, have been eliminated from the running to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Newcastle had been among the top seven cities shortlisted, but following Tuesday’s announcement Liverpool and Glasgow have been selected as the final two. Offering international […]
A glass-blowing expert has spoken about the benefits of glass-makings as one of the most rewarding careers. Ian Spence made the statement during a visit by the Spark team to the National Glass Centre Sunderland (NGC) on September 27. According to Spence, working at the NGC for 24 years has been quite a journey, but […]
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer made his keynote speech at his party conference calling in a new ambitious plan for a potential Labour Government – including the nationalisation of the clean-energy sector. Positioning himself as a Prime Minister in waiting, the Labour leader used his speech to make key policy commitments surrounding the NHS, business, […]
