Police are appealing for help to locate a missing Gateshead man. Philip Ramm, 56, from Hillfield Street in Gateshead, has not been seen since he left his home address at 11am on Tuesday, March 29. Police are concerned for Mr Ramm’s welfare he left wearing only grey shorts, a white […]
Police are warning burglars in Newcastle and Gateshead to expect extra attention in the coming months. It comes as part of a burglary crackdown. Throughout March officers in the Central Area Command have arrested 29 men and two women as part of ongoing work aimed at cutting the number of […]
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Gateshead. Around 6:50pm on Monday, March 14, a 42-year-old man became involved in an altercation with two men in Napier Road, Swalwell. The two men then assaulted the victim hitting him with sticks. The victim suffered head injuries and […]
A man has been reported for dangerous driving following a collision with a police car in Gateshead. At just after 9pm on Sunday, March 13, motor patrols officers attended a report of drivers gathering and driving dangerously in the area near to McDonalds on the Team Valley trading estate. While […]
Gateshead Council’s Children and Families service has been given the rating of “good” following an inspection. The service was said to have very good practice in a range of areas, including: family support in relation to domestic abuse; fostering support; performance management; and promoting children’s rights. The Ofsted report said: “Children’s services […]
A new degree has been created by a North East university to connect graduates with the growing cosmetics, personal care and fragrance industry – worth approximately £17 billion to the UK each year. The University of Sunderland has designed its new Cosmetic Science degree around the science-led industry, which focuses […]
The newly opened Fighting All Cancers Together Charity store is appealing for volunteers and donations to raise £2 million for a support centre. The Sunderland store, on Blandford Street, is one of five charity stores ran by Fact, who are based in the North East. The money raised is going […]
Felling Magpies have secured a 35-year lease on Wardley Welfare after an on-going battle at their previous home Albion Street playing fields. A frequent war with dog walkers who refused to pick up their mess on the pitch often meant that coaches would have to walk the pitch before kick-off. […]
It’s that time of year again when the shops and the streets are bursting with love, and every couple competes for the cheesiest way to show that they care. Whether it’s roses, teddies, chocolate or wine (the only true way to a woman’s heart), you can expect an explosion of […]
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day to be celebrated by couples in love. If you’re single, go out and experience the fun part too, and use it as a day of self-reflection, a day to love yourself, go out with a friend or have fun by flirting with the dating […]