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A prolific and brazen shoplifter who has plagued the stores of South Tyneside has been jailed for almost a year – thanks to the efforts of Neighbourhood officers. Persistent criminal Dillon Lawson, 29, set his sights on several stores across areas such as South Shields, Whitburn, and Boldon Colliery inContinue Reading

Hundreds of thousands of families who recently found out their little one’s September primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Many working families will now be arranging childcare for the start and endContinue Reading

A targeted crackdown linked to criminality at cannabis farms in the region sees five people arrested – and a haul of illicit items seized.  On Tuesday, April 29, officers from Northumbria Police executed warrants with support from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU). The dedicated activity followed intelligenceContinue Reading

This is the moment a prolific burglar thought he escaped with £200 in cash – before being arrested, charged, and put before the courts within two days. Shortly after 11.30pm on April 12, Matthew Thain broke into the premises on Forum Way in Cramlington, Northumberland, by smashing a window withContinue Reading

A care home manager in the North East who physically and sexually abused residents has been jailed for three years and three months. Concerns were first raised around William Malcolm’s inappropriate and unprofessional conduct in 2022 and then began a complex and long-running investigation. Malcolm, 61, who was also aContinue Reading

Businesses and individuals can benefit from HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) new online interactive tool that guides them through tax compliance checks. The Interactive Compliance Guidance tool available on GOV.UK provides information to help customers understand: It brings together existing compliance guidance and videos in one place, making it easierContinue Reading

A property found to be linked to anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime in Gateshead has been served with a closure order. After receiving complaints from members of the public, Gateshead East Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) launched an investigation into activity at the house on Aycliffe Place in the Springwell area.Continue Reading

The family of a man from North Tyneside who went missing more than 20 years ago have made an emotional appeal for information. The plea comes as officers investigating the disappearance of Robert Scott Clive, known as ‘Scott’, reveal they have new evidence which suggests he was assaulted the night heContinue Reading

Thousands of children will be given free books every month for five years thanks to a Newcastle City Council pilot project. Every baby, living in Newcastle, who is born between 1 May 2025 and 30 April 2026, will be eligible to receive stories sent from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library,Continue Reading

A grieving family has shared a tribute to ‘their rock’ following a fatal collision in Sunderland – as police re-appeal for information. 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 wasContinue Reading

Officers are appealing for witnesses to get in touch after a boy sustained head injuries following a suspected hit-and-run in Newcastle. Just after 2.20pm yesterday (Sunday), police were informed via the ambulance service of a collision between an electrically assisted pedal cycle and a car on Binswood Avenue, at theContinue Reading

Parents are supporting an NHS research team as it looks to identify children who could have an increased risk of develop type 1 diabetes. Morgan Ellis and John Taylor are among those parents, after they agreed to take part in the study at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.Continue Reading

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

Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal. His photo and personal details have now been removed for privacy reasons. (Original post content removed)Continue Reading

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision in Sunderland which has left a man in his 20s with serious injuries. Shortly before 11pm last night (Friday), police received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and bus on Suffolk Street, at the junction with RidleyContinue 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

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