Written by Aaron Kearney ｜ Published on 25/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Breaking News • Court News • Crime • Gateshead • Northumbria Police • Tyne & Wear ｜ No Comments on A rapist – who also tried to strangle his victim – has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars. A rapist – who also tried to strangle his victimContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 25/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Breaking News • Crime • Middlesbrough • Middlesbrough Council • Ormesby • Teesside ｜ No Comments on Sweet shop closed over illegal tobacco and vape sales A Middlesbrough store has been shut down over the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes. The Sweet Shop in Beaumont Road, North OrmesbyContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 25/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Event News • North Yorkshire • North Yorkshire CC ｜ No Comments on All the fun of The Scarborough Fair as countdown begins The biggest celebration of arts, culture and sporting activities ever seen in Scarborough will be staged to helpContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 25/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Newcastle • North Tyneside • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police ｜ No Comments on Family pays loving tribute after a man sadly dies following a collision in North Tyneside. Family pays loving tribute after a man sadly dies following a collision in North Tyneside.Continue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 24/04/2025 ｜ Updated on 25/04/2025 ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Local Council • Middlesbrough • Middlesbrough Council • Teesside ｜ No Comments on Tanning salon owner jailed over teen’s horrific burns A tanning salon owner has been jailed after a teenager suffered horrific burns while using a sun bed. RyanContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 24/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • County Durham & Darlington • Crime • Durham PCC • PCC ｜ No Comments on PCC to fund video doorbells to stalking victims PCC to fund video doorbells to stalking victims to increase their safety and help capture evidence Victims of domestic stalkingContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 24/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Cleveland Police • Crime • Middlesbrough • Teesside ｜ No Comments on Police Arrest Two Men on Suspicion of Attempted Child Abduction in Middlesbrough Police are investigating an incident in Middlesbrough after receiving reports that five children were approached by two men onContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 23/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Newcastle • North Tyneside • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police ｜ No Comments on Arrest made within 10 minutes of suspected stolen motorbike being spotted One person in handcuffs within 10 minutes – after we spotted a suspected stolen motorbike in North Tyneside. JustContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 23/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police ｜ No Comments on A paedophile who carried out a sequence of sex offences against a schoolgirl has been jailed for 16 years. A paedophile who carried out a sequence of sex offences against aContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 23/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Newcastle • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police ｜ No Comments on Suspected drug dealer charged after haul of drugs and cash found in Newcastle address A suspected dealer has been charged – after a haul of drugs and thousands in cash wasContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 23/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Local Hospital News • NHS • North East Wide • South Tees • Teesside ｜ No Comments on Two healthcare support workers win prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Awards TWO healthcare support workers from Teesside have won prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Awards. Rozi Murray and MarkContinue Reading

Written by Aaron Kearney and Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 18/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Northumbria Police • Sunderland • Tyne & Wear ｜ No Comments on Appeal for information after collision in Sunderland Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a collision in Sunderland left a man with serious injuries. Shortly afterContinue Reading

Written by Aaron Kearney and Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 18/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Breaking News • Group News ｜ No Comments on Kearney FM Easter Message: Wishing Our Community a Joyful Easter Kearney FM extends warm Easter wishes to all its readers, contributors, members, and loyal listeners across the community. As the seasonContinue Reading

Written by Aaron Kearney and Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 18/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Breaking News • Business • Business News • HMRC • Money & Finances • National News • UK Gov ｜ No Comments on HMRC looks to the future as it marks 20 years HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) marks its 20th anniversary on Friday 18 April 2025. The department wasContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Gateshead • Newcastle • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police • Tyne & Wear ｜ No Comments on Man charged after collision involving police cars on the A1(Update) A man in his 20s who was arrested after a collision involving a number of police cars on theContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Finance • Financial News • HMRC • Money & Finances • National News • UK Gov ｜ No Comments on More than half a million more people in line for Savings Boost Government’s Help to Save scheme now open to 550,000 more people to help with costContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police • Sunderland • Tyne & Wear • Wanted ｜ No Comments on Officers investigating a report of the theft of two limited edition watches worth more than £4,000 have released images of a man they’d like to trace. Officers investigating aContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • DWP • Finance • Financial News • National News • UK Gov ｜ No Comments on Early Easter Payouts: DWP Confirms Dates for Child Benefit and Universal Credit Payments As Easter approaches, thousands of families will benefit from early payments for Child Benefit and UniversalContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Finance • Financial News • Money & Finances • National News ｜ No Comments on NatWest Urges Customers to Take Action for £150 Bonus NatWest has issued an urgent call to action for customers to secure a £150 bonus payment by switching toContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • County Durham • County Durham & Darlington • Darlington • Health • Mental Health ｜ No Comments on CQC Reveals the Top 10 GP Surgeries in the Darlington Area When selecting a GP practice, the quality of care is crucial. Thankfully, Darlington is home toContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • County Durham • Crime • Durham • Durham City • Durham Police ｜ No Comments on Man Detained After Indecent Exposure Incident on Derwent Walk, Consett Police have received several reports in the last week of a man indecently exposing himself on Derwent Walk betweenContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Business News • Celebrity • Food & Drink • Influencers • lifestyle • National News • Social Care ｜ No Comments on Spud Bros Set to Open New Store in Manchester The popular TikTok duo known as Spud Bros appear to have confirmed plans to open a new storeContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 17/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Finance • Financial News • Money & Finances • National News ｜ No Comments on Universal Credit Claimants Could Access £546 in Freebies and Discounts This April Thousands of people across the UK who claim Universal Credit may be entitled to up toContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 15/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Darlington • Darlington Council • Middlesbrough • Middlesbrough Council • Redcar • Redcar & Cleveland • Redcar & Cleveland Council • Stockton • Stockton Council • Teesside ｜ No Comments on Funding boost to make homes warmer and cut energy bills Tees Valley residents are set to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades after nearly £14Continue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 15/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Economy • Employment & Jobs • North East Wide • Teesside ｜ No Comments on NEW FIGURES HIGHLIGHT ONGOING ECONOMIC INACTIVITY CHALLENGE IN THE NORTH EAST Jessie Kelly‑Baxter, senior policy advisor at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: The ONS employment figuresContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 15/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Local Council • Middlesbrough • Middlesbrough Council • Wanted ｜ No Comments on VEHICLE SUSPECTED IN MIDDLESBROUGH FLY-TIP SEIZED A vehicle believed to have been involved in a brazen fly-tipping incident has been seized. The white van now faces being crushed or soldContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 15/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • County Durham • Darlington • Durham • Durham City • Event News • Hartlepool • North East Wide • Teesside ｜ No Comments on NORTH EAST AND TEES VALLEY MAYORS TO SHARE STAGE AT REGIONAL BUSINESS DINNER The North East Chamber of Commerce will host its Partner and Corporate Business DinnerContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 15/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • North Yorkshire • North Yorkshire CC ｜ No Comments on Share your views and help shape learning in North Yorkshire Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of learning to help boost job opportunities andContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 15/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Health • NHS • Northumberland • Northumbria • UK Gov ｜ No Comments on Cath Darling, bereavement occupational therapist, named recipient of Sycamore Gap Sapling The National Trust has announced Cath Darling, bereavement occupational therapist, as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees ofContinue Reading

Written by Naomi Tesfaye ｜ Published on 10/04/2025 ｜ ｜ Categories In Area News • Breaking News • Crime • Gateshead • Newcastle • Northumberland • Northumbria • Northumbria Police • Tyne & Wear ｜ No Comments on Update following serious collision on A1 between Gateshead and Newcastle An investigation is under way after police officers were involved in a collision during a pursuit. At about 2amContinue 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

A Middlesbrough store has been shut down over the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes. The Sweet Shop in Beaumont Road, North Ormesby was the subject of numerous complaints over illicit cigarette sales, including to children and young people under 18. Teesside Magistrates heard that test purchasing was undertaken byContinue Reading

The biggest celebration of arts, culture and sporting activities ever seen in Scarborough will be staged to help to attract more visitors and engage with the seaside resort’s local communities. Over the course of three months, there will be five festivals featuring more than 260 events in 74 locations, allContinue Reading

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

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

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 paedophile who carried out a sequence of sex offences against a schoolgirl has been jailed for 16 years. Peter Dellbridge raped and sexually abused his victim in the early 2000s ago at an address in the Northumberland area. Two decades later, the brave woman reported the abuse to NorthumbriaContinue 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

TWO healthcare support workers from Teesside have won prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Awards. Rozi Murray and Mark Bond both from South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were over the moon to be honoured with the national accolades from NHS England. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Healthcare Support Worker Awards (HCSW)Continue Reading

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a collision in Sunderland left a man with serious injuries. Shortly after 10.45am on Monday (April 14), police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A690 Durham Road at the junction of Ettrick Grove. It was reported that aContinue Reading

Kearney FM extends warm Easter wishes to all its readers, contributors, members, and loyal listeners across the community. As the season of renewal and togetherness arrives, the station would like to thank everyone for their continued support and involvement. From the entire team of dedicated staff, volunteers, and DJs, andContinue Reading

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) marks its 20th anniversary on Friday 18 April 2025. The department was established in April 2005 through the merger of the Inland Revenue and HM Customs and Excise, combining tax administrations to reduce overlap and enhance service delivery. The creation of HMRC by the thenContinue 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

Government’s Help to Save scheme now open to 550,000 more people to help with cost of living · Those saving £50 a month can expect £25 Government top-up, putting more money in people’s pockets · Part of Government’s mission to grow the economy and deliver on our Plan for ChangeContinue Reading

Officers investigating a report of the theft of two limited edition watches worth more than £4,000 have released images of a man they’d like to trace. On Monday, February 17, police received a report of theft at a premises in The Bridges shopping centre, Sunderland. It was reported that, shortlyContinue Reading

As Easter approaches, thousands of families will benefit from early payments for Child Benefit and Universal Credit, among other benefits. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to your payment dates. Key Points: With Easter on the horizon, many are gearing up for Easter eggs, extended breaks,Continue Reading

NatWest has issued an urgent call to action for customers to secure a £150 bonus payment by switching to the bank’s Reward account. Currently, NatWest is offering the £150 reward when customers switch their current account from a non-NatWest provider to a NatWest Reward account using the Current Account SwitchContinue Reading

When selecting a GP practice, the quality of care is crucial. Thankfully, Darlington is home to several well-rated surgeries offering top-notch services to its residents. Using information provided by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), here are the compiled list of the top 10 GP surgeries in the area. While mostContinue Reading

Police have received several reports in the last week of a man indecently exposing himself on Derwent Walk between Ebchester and Rowlands Gill. A man, in his 60s, has been arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on bail with conditions while enquiries continue. Officers areContinue Reading

The popular TikTok duo known as Spud Bros appear to have confirmed plans to open a new store in Manchester, following a wave of speculation from their fans. Brothers Harley and Jacob Nelson, who rose to social media fame through their jacket potato business, initially launched their venture from aContinue Reading

Thousands of people across the UK who claim Universal Credit may be entitled to up to £546.10 in additional support this month through various government-backed discounts and one-off payments. Universal Credit, administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is designed to support individuals and families on low incomes.Continue Reading

Tees Valley residents are set to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades after nearly £14 million was awarded to a consortium involving Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton councils. The funding – totalling £13,953,865 – comes from the government’s new Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, which could help up toContinue Reading

Jessie Kelly‑Baxter, senior policy advisor at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: The ONS employment figures released today (15 April 2025) show that the North East continues to have the highest rate of economic inactivity in England at 26.9%. This means over a quarter of working-age people in ourContinue Reading

A vehicle believed to have been involved in a brazen fly-tipping incident has been seized. The white van now faces being crushed or sold if the owner fails to come forward. The van was used to fly-tip a load of roofing materials and MDF boarding in the Westminster Road areaContinue Reading

The North East Chamber of Commerce will host its Partner and Corporate Business Dinner on Wednesday, 23 April, bringing together senior leaders from across the region for an evening of cross-party, cross-regional dialogue. Taking place at the Radisson Blu, Durham, the event will feature a fireside chat chaired by ShevaunContinue Reading

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of learning to help boost job opportunities and ensure training and education is accessible to communities across North Yorkshire. The Let’s Talk Skills engagement exercise, which has launched today (Monday, April 14), is part of North Yorkshire Council’s widerContinue Reading

The National Trust has announced Cath Darling, bereavement occupational therapist, as one of the recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ Sycamore Gap saplings being gifted to individuals, groups, and organisations across the UK. Cath has been working as an occupational therapist at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for 10Continue Reading