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 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 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
One person in handcuffs within 10 minutes – after we spotted a suspected stolen motorbike in North Tyneside. Just before 9.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) a BMW motorbike which was reported to have been stolen from the Ashington area of Northumberland was seen on High Street East in Wallsend. Within minutes, weContinue Reading
A suspected dealer has been charged – after a haul of drugs and thousands in cash was found in a Newcastle address. A team of detectives from Northumbria Police paid an early morning visit to a property in the Fenham area on Tuesday, April 22. This followed information relating toContinue Reading
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Officers are appealing for help to locate a missing North Tyneside teenage girl. Madison Parr, 15, was last seen in the North Shields area at around 10am on Friday, April 18. She was believed to have been travelling into Newcastle city centre with some friends but did not return home. EnquiriesContinue Reading
A man in his 20s who was arrested after a collision involving a number of police cars on the A1 near Derwent Haugh on Wednesday, April 9, has been charged. In relation to the incident, he has been charged with dangerous driving, two counts of fail to stop a motorContinue Reading
Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man sadly died following a collision in Newcastle. At 9pm on Sunday (April 13), police received a report via the ambulance service of a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Kingfisher Boulevard at the junction with Goldcrest Way, inContinue Reading
An investigation is under way after police officers were involved in a collision during a pursuit. At about 2am yesterday (Wednesday) officers have attempted to stop a car in the Whickham area of Gateshead due to concerns about the manner it was being driven. The dark grey BMW M SportContinue Reading
Officers are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision in North Tyneside. Shortly before 4.30pm on Monday, 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 HadrianContinue Reading
A man has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years for sexually assaulting a woman whilst she slept. Sam Clarke, 23, abused the victim at a house party while she was sleeping, however she awoke and confronted Clarke, who tried to claim the activity was consensual and that she was awake. The braveContinue Reading
Officers investigating an alleged disturbance in Newcastle have appealed to the public for information – after a man has been charged. Shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday, March 26, it was reported two women in their 20s had been walking through Exhibition Park in the city centre. As they walked towardsContinue Reading
A crooked accountant who abused his position to orchestrate a £1.7 million tax fraud – spending the stolen cash on lavish holidays and cars – has been jailed for four years. Kenneth Scott, who ran an accountancy firm from five bases across the North East, charged clients VAT but failedContinue Reading
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate a wanted man. Kevin Chapman, who is aged 40, is wanted in relation to an alleged assault. Chapman has links to the North Tyneside area but also to Middlesbrough in Teesside. Chapman is described as a white man, 5ft 10in tall,Continue Reading
A prolific offender who persistently targeted Tyneside taxi drivers has been jailed and banned from stepping foot inside several communities – following a multi-agency investigation involving police and partners. Tony Hall repeatedly carried out attacks on taxis and other vehicles in the Heaton, Jesmond, Fenham and West End areas ofContinue Reading
Two men who threatened a family in their North Tyneside home in an attempt to take money from them have been jailed. Craig Irving and Clark Morrison went to an address in the Forest Hall area on August 11 last year and gained entry to the property while wearing balaclavasContinue Reading
A brand-new launch pad membership designed to support early-stage businesses has been created by the North East Chamber of Commerce. Start Up and Grow is the latest addition to the Chamber’s enhanced membership offer, providing the tools, support and connections for incorporated start-ups in their first two years of business.Continue Reading
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
Police investigating a report of rape in Newcastle are appealing for potential witnesses. It was reported that shortly before 2am on Sunday, February 9, a man in his 20s had been raped near Pottery Lane. An investigation was immediately launched by detectives from Northumbria Police’s Safeguarding Department and the victimContinue Reading
A paedophile who sexually abused two children and boasted online about his offending has been jailed. Ian Campbell threatened to share indecent photographs of one of his victims online if she did not follow his orders, and his abuse lasted over a two-year period. In March 2021, he unwittingly braggedContinue Reading
Three people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Robert Scott Clive. Robert Scott Clive, known as ‘Scott’, was last seen shortly after 11pm on October 10, 2002, in the Coronation Street area of North Shields. Scott, originally from Stranraer, was reported missing by concerned family members, andContinue Reading
Police are appealing to the public for information after two men were seriously injured in a collision in Newcastle. Shortly before midnight yesterday (Wednesday), police received a report of a one-vehicle collision on Great North Road, Gosforth. It was reported that a grey Volkswagen Passat car was travelling northbound whenContinue Reading
Zakaria Chowdhury, 20, also known as Zak, was last seen on Friday, February 7, in the Newcastle city centre area at about 2am. Shortly before Zak was reported missing, he was sighted on CCTV in the Centre for Life area and in a premises on Neville Street. It is believedContinue Reading
Eagle-eyed police have uncovered illegal vapes and tobacco products worth in the region of £20,000 from a Newcastle shop. Officers from Byker Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) visited the premises on Shields Road on an unrelated matter on Wednesday afternoon. While inside, they spotted illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes which haveContinue Reading
Officers have released footage of a man they’d like to trace as they continue to investigate a report of a firearm being discharged in a Newcastle street. At around 4.30am on Monday, December 16, officers received a report that a suspected firearm had been discharged at a property on BeaumontContinue Reading
Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing man from Newcastle. Twenty-year-old Zakaria Chowdhury, who also goes by Zak, was last seen at around 2.30am today (Friday) in Newcastle city centre. Officers and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare – and are calling on anyoneContinue Reading
The North Shields 800 celebrations are launching in style with free events at the Exchange 1856 theatre. On the evenings of Friday January 31 and Saturday February 1, North Shields band Hector Gannet is playing free ticketed concerts at the venue, with more than 800 people expected to attend. The tickets soldContinue Reading
Newcastle New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cancelled Due to Severe Weather We know many were looking forward to celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Quayside with our spectacular fireworks displays, but due to strong gusty winds and a yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office, we’ve had to take theContinue Reading
A nine-year-old boy who captured hearts online for his incredible fundraising efforts has concluded his charitable journey in style—organizing a charity football match against Newcastle United YouTubers. Wilf, who has raised over £20,000 for causes such as the West End Foodbank, The Alan Shearer Foundation, and Dementia Matters over theContinue Reading
Authorities are urging the public to avoid using “dodgy” Fire TV sticks as a major crackdown on illegal streaming continues across the UK. FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), in collaboration with police forces, has issued cease-and-desist orders to 30 suppliers of illicit streaming devices, threatening legal action if these activitiesContinue Reading
Julie Richardson, a bus driver for Go North East, is delighting passengers by dressing as a different festive character every day throughout December. Operating out of the Percy Main depot in North Shields, Julie has so far transformed into the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, and a Christmas nutcracker, among others.Continue Reading
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published its latest quarterly list of individuals and businesses penalized for failing to comply with tax obligations or for deliberately filing inaccurate tax returns. The details are made public when a person or business has deliberately defaulted on more than £25,000 in taxes. TheContinue Reading
Officers have released images of a man they would like to identify after they received a report that counterfeit bank notes were used at a shop in Newcastle city centre. Police received a report that just after 2.30pm on Friday, November 22, a man entered CEX Entertainment on Northumberland Street.Continue Reading
Officers are appealing to the public for their help to locate a missing South Tyneside man. Mark Forshaw, aged 36, was last seen in the North Road area of Boldon Colliery between 7.30am and 8am on Monday (December 23). However, Mark has not been heard from since – as officersContinue Reading
Officers searching for a wanted man are appealing to the public to help locate him. Wayne Fenwick, 25, is wanted on a prison recall and is understood to be actively evading arrest. Extensive searches to locate him have been ongoing across the region. Fenwick has links across the Northumbria area –Continue Reading
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing North Tyneside woman. Chelsea Beavers, 25, from the North Shields area, was last seen at about 2.30pm on Saturday. Police and Chelsea’s family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. Chelsea is described as white, 5ft 6in tall of slim build with longContinue Reading
A man who left a family traumatised after a fake kidnapping report led to armed police raiding their home as they ate dinner has been jailed. Ricki Kendall, 30, called 999 to say he had seen a man being bundled into a house at knifepoint in Newcastle last December, theContinue Reading
The Tyne and Wear Metro’s brand-new trains have officially hit the tracks—and the first passengers to board were left in awe, calling the experience “absolutely amazing.” Excitement reached a fever pitch on Wednesday morning as the £362 million fleet of state-of-the-art Stadler-built carriages made its highly anticipated debut. Word spreadContinue Reading
A specialist team setup to assist our takedown of serious and organised crime has now passed the milestone of 500 years in jail sentences. Operation Venetic was launched in 2020 with our officers working alongside international law enforcement agencies to clampdown on organised criminal networks by infiltrating the encrypted messagingContinue Reading
Local musicians have joined forces to raise more than £50,000 for a charity tackling child poverty in Sunderland. A large concert – involving more than 10 bands – was held at the Fire Station earlier this month. Organisers said £51,955 had been raised – more than any other single charityContinue Reading
Officers are appealing to the public for their help to locate a missing teenage girl. Santana Hailstones, aged 13, was last seen in the Westgate Road area of Newcastle city centre at around 5pm on Friday (December 20). However, Santana has not been heard from since – and officers areContinue Reading
Workers at the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) office in Newcastle are set to commence an eight-week strike on Monday. The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) announced the strike to support three colleagues it claims were unfairly dismissed. A picket line is planned outside HMRC’s Benton Park offices, accordingContinue Reading
A new puppet theatre in Newcastle has been vandalised, just days after reaching its fundraising target to establish a permanent space. Moving Parts Arts, the organisation behind the popular Newcastle Puppetry Festival, was preparing to transform an abandoned AA call centre in Elswick into a creative hub for puppetry andContinue Reading
Holidaymakers who decide to drive under the influence once they touch down at the airport are being targeted as part of a new police operation. The first of its kind in the North East, Operation Take Off sees Durham officers team up with Northumbria Police to take dangerous drivers offContinue Reading
Arriva North East will implement fare changes starting January 1, 2025. In response to customer and stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of the single fare structure, most single fares in the region will now be set at £1.60 or £1.70 for short trips, £2.30 for slightly longer journeys, and cappedContinue Reading
Police have launched a dedicated Retail Crime Squad to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour over the festive period in Gateshead. Started on Monday (December 16), it brings together officers from Northumbria Police’s response and neighbourhood policing teams to address key issues in the town centre and Team Valley. Led byContinue Reading
