Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision in Sunderland which has left a man in his 20s with serious injuries.

Senior business leaders from across the region gathered at the North East Chamber of Commerce’s Partner and Corporate Dinner for a wide-ranging conversation with the region’s Mayors, Kim McGuinness and Ben Houchen.  The event brought together more than 100 senior leaders from the private and public sectors and featured aContinue Reading

The North East Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious Business Awards 2025, with 35 businesses and individuals from across the region reaching the final stage. The shortlist reflects the strength, creativity and resilience of the North East business community with finalists representing a broad mix of sectors andContinue Reading

Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged by library staff to explore their local history as part of a month-long initiative, which coincides with VE Day celebrations. Every May, libraries mark Local and Community History Month by holding events such as talks and exhibitions to get members of the publicContinue Reading

Officers are appealing for help to locate a missing North Tyneside teenage boy. Layton Tullen, 15, was last seen at Meadow Well Metro Station in North Shields on Wednesday (April 23). Enquiries have been ongoing to find Layton – as officers and his family grow increasingly concerned for his welfare.Continue Reading

A rapist – who also tried to strangle his victim – has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars. Thomas White, 36, raped his victim multiple times last year at an address in Gateshead. He also forced his hands around the woman’s throat and dragged her around the property byContinue Reading

Liverpool FC has officially been crowned Premier League champions, securing their first title in 30 years and cementing their place in history as one of English football’s most decorated clubs. The Reds sealed their triumph with a hard-fought victory against Manchester City at Anfield, a match that saw them triumphContinue Reading

The leader of Reform UK has sparked controversy after claiming that doctors across Britain are “over-diagnosing” children with autism, special educational needs (SEN), and other developmental conditions. Speaking at a campaign event in Birmingham on Friday, the party’s leader said that while genuine cases exist and deserve full support, thereContinue Reading

In towns and cities across the UK, a silent crisis is unfolding. Thousands of working-class people are holding down two or even three jobs, yet still living in poverty. Despite their relentless effort, they find themselves locked out of government support schemes, trapped in a cruel paradox: working more thanContinue Reading

Across Britain, a storm of anger is rising. From city centres to small villages and to high streets, people are speaking out — and what they are saying is loud and clear: they feel abandoned by their own government. The cost of living is suffocating families. In what was onceContinue Reading

A rapist – who also tried to strangle his victim – has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars. Thomas White, 36, raped his victim multiple times last year at an address in Gateshead. He also forced his hands around the woman’s throat and dragged her around the property byContinue Reading

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Family pays loving tribute after a man sadly dies following a collision in North Tyneside. Shortly before 4.30pm on Monday, April 7, police received a report of a collision between a black and brown Harley Davidson motorcycle and a brown Mercedes Sprinter van, on Stephenson Street, near the Hadrian RoadContinue Reading

A tanning salon owner has been jailed after a teenager suffered horrific burns while using a sun bed. Ryan Sihra was given a 40-week prison sentence after admitting failing to carry out statutory age and safety checks at the business on Middlesbrough’s Linthorpe Road. The teenager later described her ordeal as ‘14Continue Reading

PCC to fund video doorbells to stalking victims to increase their safety and help capture evidence Victims of domestic stalking and harassment across County Durham and Darlington are set to receive free video doorbells to boost their safety as part of a £10k scheme funded by Police and Crime CommissionerContinue Reading

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A man has been jailed for sexually abusing a child – as his brave survivor speaks out about the lifelong effects of his crimes. Jordan Woods, now 27, sexually assaulted the schoolgirl almost a decade ago in the North Tyneside area. After years of keeping what had happened to herself,Continue Reading

Officers are appealing for information after a woman sadly died following a collision in Northumberland. Shortly before 4.30pm on Tuesday, February 18, police received a report of a collision between a black Land Rover Freelander and silver Skoda Octavia, on the Old Great North Road at the junction with BlagdonContinue Reading

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate reports of attempted robbery in Newcastle. Shortly after 6.20am on Wednesday, April 23, police received a report that a woman had been followed by two males on pedal cycles near to The County Hotel on Neville Street. When challengedContinue Reading

Police are investigating an incident in Middlesbrough after receiving reports that five children were approached by two men on Homerton Road at around 5:15pm on Tuesday, April 22. The children were able to run away and alert an adult, who immediately contacted the police. The two men, aged 51 andContinue Reading