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A demand for a change in the law was prompted after Clare Wood’s murder at the hands of her ex-partner in 2009 at her home in Salford. It was later discovered that her ex-partner, George Appleton, had a history of violence against women which Clare was not aware of. HeContinue Reading
A new event celebrating world cuisine and handcrafted goods is set to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough next month. Bringing a mix of international flavours, artisan products and family-friendly entertainment, the Scarborough Food and Drink Festival will be held at the town’s Open Air Theatre on April 12 andContinue Reading
28 March 2025 Innovations in transporting blood products and diversifying the workforce by introducing apprenticeship schemes has resulted in the pathology team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust being recognised at the 2025 North East and Yorkshire Healthcare Science Awards. The awards acknowledge teams and individuals that are actively workingContinue Reading
Officers searching for a wanted woman are appealing to the public to help locate her. Victoria Kelly, 35, is wanted for burglary and breach of a restraining order. Extensive searches have been ongoing across the region to locate Kelly, who has links to Sunderland – in particular the Hendon andContinue Reading
A drug dealer is behind bars after a successful police investigation following Operation Impact in Gateshead. Wayne Mooney was first arrested at a property on Saltwell Street in Bensham in November 2023. Officers searching the property seized cocaine, cannabis and cannabis edibles. £15,594.66 in cash was also seized. Following furtherContinue Reading
Officers investigating a report of burglary in Northumberland have released images of a man they would like to speak to. Police received a report of burglary at an address on Marine Terrace in the Blyth area at about 4.40am on March 11. Offenders were reported to have forced entry toContinue Reading
Eight drug dealers have been sentenced to a combined 36 years in prison after police busted a criminal network operating in a Northumberland town. Steven Brown and later his brother Shay acted as the head of a conspiracy to supply cocaine, while their brother Craig Brown controlled cannabis supply inContinue Reading
A hospital’s use of a new robot to help surgeons perform knee surgery is proving successful – with patients praising its impact. Anne Cavanagh was one of the first patients to benefit after the ROSA robot was brought into use at the University Hospital of Hartlepool earlier this year. TheContinue Reading
Officers investigating a report of sexual assault and rape in Newcastle have released an image of a man they would like to identify. Police received a report that between 12.45am and 1.05am on Saturday, February 1, a woman was sexually assaulted and raped by a man on Union Street in Shieldfield.Continue Reading
Officers are urging the public to remain vigilant after three suspected parcel fraudsters have been arrested across the region after victims lose almost £20k. On Friday (March 28), officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU) arrested a 23-year-old man in Newcastle believed to be linked to postalContinue Reading
Controversial podcaster James English, best known for his YouTube show Anything Goes with James English, has appeared in court facing serious domestic abuse allegations. The 42-year-old former reality TV star is accused of carrying out a sustained campaign of abuse against his ex-partner over a 16-month period. English, who hasContinue Reading
A body has sadly been found in the search for missing man Craig Sutton. The 26-year-old was reported missing from the Gateshead area on Sunday, March 2. Since then, extensive enquiries have been carried out by officers to locate Craig. Specialist officers from Northumbria Police’s Marine Unit discovered a body in theContinue Reading
The medals awarded to the eldest of four North East brothers who all fought with valour in the First World War are now back in his home county. The Trustees of the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) bought Colonel Sir Thomas Bradford’s medals at auction, including a Distinguished Service Order. Today,Continue Reading
Officers are appealing to the public for help to locate a missing teenager from Houghton-le-Spring. Layla Anderson, 15, was last seen at about 11.15pm on Tuesday (March 11) in the area of Scott Street. Officers and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information on Layla’sContinue Reading
Over 100 women from across the North East’s business community gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) at the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Inspiring Women in Business event, highlighting the achievements of women and the steps needed to drive gender equality forward. The event featured inspiring talks from leadingContinue Reading
State-of-the-art upgrades have been unveiled at one of Middlesbrough’s hugely popular community hubs as part of a major investment programme. The high-tech improvements at Thorntree Community Hub & Library mark the final phase of a three-year project made possible through the Libraries Improvement Fund. The Hub’s IT area has been completelyContinue Reading
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate a report of attempted robbery in North Tyneside. At 5.40am yesterday, (Monday) police received a report that a man was walking on a path that runs alongside the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, leading from Station Road into Percy Main,Continue Reading
Motorists are being warned of a brief period of disruption while essential works are carried out to a central Middlesbrough building. Temporary lane closures will be in place next week around the junction of Borough Road and Linthorpe Road while a survey and structural works are undertaken at The Crown.Continue Reading
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed the launch of a national pilot placing domestic abuse specialists in the 999 control rooms of five police forces. ‘Raneem’s Law’ follows the murders of Raneem Oudeh, 22, and her mother Khaola Saleem, and sees specialists joining the control rooms of theContinue Reading
Detectives are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a house in Middlesbrough, causing significant damage. The incident occurred around 7:20 pm on Sunday evening on Albourne Green, Easterside, near Broadwell Road. Police were called to reports that a vehicle had reversed into the entrance of a terraced house. Photographs fromContinue Reading
Officers are appealing for footage and witnesses as they investigate a report of robbery in South Tyneside – for which a man has already been charged. At about 10.40pm on Friday, March 7, it was reported that a man had robbed a woman on Beach Road in South Shields, directlyContinue Reading
Officers have released images of people they would like to trace in connection with a report of theft in South Shields. At around 4.30am on January 1, police received a report of people attempting to gain access to vehicles parked outside of addresses in the Chichester and Westoe areas. ItContinue Reading
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen today reiterated her calls for urgent national intervention to tackle a broken justice system that is causing serious and profound additional trauma to victims of crime. The County Durham and Darlington PCC has responded to a new report from Baroness Newlove, Victims’ Commissioner forContinue Reading
In just a few short weeks since it was launched, Hartlepool’s new Stop Smoking Service is already supporting 45 local smokers to quit the habit. Commissioned by Hartlepool Borough Council, the service is delivered by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and Hartlepool & Stockton Health. It complements existingContinue Reading
MIDDLESBROUGH – A brand-new destination for high-quality nail services has arrived at The Parkway Centre, promising excellence in customer care and artistry. Newham Nail Bar, which officially opened its doors on July 22, 2024, has quickly made an impression with its commitment to premium service and skilled craftsmanship. At theContinue Reading
A hard-hitting new campaign is driving home the message that violence towards women and girls will not be tolerated on nights out in Middlesbrough. The initiative comes ahead of International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8 and is supported by The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) forContinue Reading
Businesses have been warned they face tough action after a string of Middlesbrough stores illegally sold corrosive substances to a teenager. Retailers are being told to clean up their act after all those visited during a Trading Standards operation failed to carry out the required checks. One premises even askedContinue Reading
More than 30 community projects are to benefit from a new £1 million Opportunity Fund set up by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness The first round of grants from the new Mayor’s Opportunity Fund has seen £264,210 awarded to 33 small charities and community groups. Funding has been targeted at organisationsContinue Reading
A North East council has selected nationwide placemaker, Muse, as its joint venture partner to deliver the first phase of a new innovation district. The first phase comprises the Durham County Council-owned Aykley Heads site, which is currently home to the authority’s County Hall headquarters. The 15-hectare site already hasContinue Reading
Officers investigating an assault in Newcastle city centre have released images of two men they would like to speak to. Shortly after 1.05am on Sunday, December 15, 2024, it was reported a man had been assaulted inside the Mayfair on Newgate Street. It was understood two men had approached the victim and,Continue Reading
Officers investigating a report of criminal damage have released images of a man they would like to identify. At around 11am on Saturday, February 22, police received a report of criminal damage at the Galleries Shopping centre in Washington. It was reported that a man approached a car that wasContinue Reading
A teenager has been jailed for six years – after a one-punch attack tragically killed a much-loved family man and serving soldier in Blyth last year. Shortly after 3.15am on Sunday, October 6, 2024, police were alerted to a disturbance on Stanley Street, just outside of Déjà Vu nightclub. EmergencyContinue Reading
Officers issue warning to football fans to remain vigilant following reports of Newcastle United cup final ticket scam. Northumbria Police have been made aware of a number of reports via Action Fraud of an alleged fake ticket scam circulating on social media in recent weeks. It was reported that ticketsContinue Reading
Jordan Hogg died shortly after midnight on Friday at Fonteyn Court in the Hemlington area of Middlesbrough. The 28-year-old’s family said his death had “left a huge void”. Two men, aged 27 and 43, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Another man, 38, and a 19-year-old woman were detainedContinue Reading
Increasing access to free school meals, providing warm and welcoming spaces, supporting rural communities and helping businesses to thrive are just some examples of partnership work in action in County Durham. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will receive an update on the issues being addressed by the County DurhamContinue Reading
A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK’s first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway. Durham County Council is working with a number of organisations to deliver the project, which will ultimately see mine water used to heat homes on a new sustainable community,Continue Reading
Suspects identified, arrested and charged to go before court – after we received reports of alleged shop robberies in a community. At 3.30pm on Saturday, we were informed of a robbery at a shop on Waterville Road in the North Shields area. It was reported that a man had enteredContinue Reading
Four individuals have been taken into custody after a 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Hemlington, Middlesbrough. The incident is believed to have occurred shortly after midnight at a property in Fonteyn Court, where the victim tragically died at the scene. Cleveland Police have arrested two men, aged 27 andContinue Reading
