A new partnership initiative is underway in Blyth to help tackle under-age drinking and warn young people about the dangers of alcohol. The Blyth Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) was launched on Friday, May 27, at Blyth Town Council. It brings together partners from Safer Northumberland, Northumbria Police, Office of the […]
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Officers focus on road safety for ‘special weekend’
Part-time, voluntary police officers – known as Special Constables – are taking part in operations to improve road safety across the Northumbria Police Force area. This weekend – 4th and 5th of June – is National Specials Weekend, all about celebrating the contribution the Special Constabulary make to their communities. Special […]
Lime tree named after North East botanist in new Wallsend Parks tree trail
Wallsend Parks will be more vibrant than ever this summer thanks to the work of green-fingered volunteers. As many as 17 new trees have been planted as part of North Tyneside Council’s plans to improve the diversity of species in their parks. The new trees include a variety named after a North East botanist. […]
Four cars vandalised in Heaton area of Newcastle
Police are appealing for information after several cars were damaged on the same street in Newcastle. The four vehicles were parked on Simonside Terrace, in the Heaton area of the city. All cars suffered damages totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds. The offender use a sharp object to scratch across the cars’ […]
Vandals trash community garden in Newcastle
Vandals have caused around £500 of damage to a community garden in west Newcastle. The ‘bike garden’, as it is known locally, was targeted last weekend. A polytunnel was destroyed among other damage at the site in Nuns Moor Park. The community project is run by charity The Time Exchange, which […]
CCTV image released in Newcastle City Centre rape investigation
Northumbria Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a rape report in Newcastle last year. The incident is believed to have occurred on Thursday October 22, inside an address. The woman who was allegedly raped is thought to have been in Newcastle […]
Speeding driver sentenced after crash critically injures two
A driver who caused a crash that left two people with life-changing injuries is facing 32 months behind bars. Brian Taylor, 23, was speeding when he lost control of his Renault Clio at a roundabout on Cushycow Lane, Ryton, last June. He left the road and collided with pedestrian David […]
LISTEN: Sunderland lecturer who appeared on ITV quiz show, The Chase, nominated for fashion award
University of Sunderland academic “Dapper Dan” Ward is in the running for a prestigious fashion award. The media lecturer is already well-known among students and staff for his signature look – which includes a waistcoat, tie, and pocket-watch. Appearing on ITV game show The Chase earlier this year only boosted his […]