Seven North East towns will receive up to £20 million to boost growth thanks to confirmed government funding. North East Towns Receive Government Regeneration Funding Confirmation The government confirmed funds for North East towns. They will share £1.5 billion to improve local areas. A previous government announced this money last year. The current government considered…
Concerns rise over Blyth Relief Road funding after cost increases and government delays, impacting local businesses. Blyth Relief Road Faces Funding Uncertainty Concerns Mount The council’s deputy leader worries about road funding. Richard Wearmouth thinks the government might not pay for the Blyth Relief Road project, whose cost rose to £59.9 million, up from £46.8…
Several Northumberland food businesses require hygiene improvements after recent inspections. Ratings range from zero to five. Northumberland Food Spots Need Improvement for Hygiene Standards Some Northumberland food spots need better hygiene. Inspectors check places like pubs and cafes. Ratings, from zero to five, show hygiene levels. You can usually see them in the window. Northumberland…
Mark Scott drove while banned for the SIXTH time. He mounted the footpath in Blyth, adding to his driving history. Disqualified Driver on Footpath Flouts Ban Again in Northumberland Mark Scott drove while banned for the sixth time in eight years, showcasing a problematic driving history. Police attempted to stop him in Blyth after he…
A homeowner sets a trap to stop a burglar and catches him red-handed. Thief gets a wet surprise and a jail sentence. Home Alone Style Trap Catches Burglar on Camera in Northumberland A man grew tired of burglars targeting his house. He decided to set up a trap like in “Home Alone.” Surprisingly, it actually…
A bungling burglar was caught after homeowners set a bucket trap due to prior break ins, leading to his quick arrest. Burglar Foiled by Bucket Trap in Home Alone Style Encounter Paul Howell, 56, was on CCTV near a house at 3am last November 9. He got a surprise: his shoes got soaked. He tripped…
CCTV caught a burglar in Blyth, Northumberland, trapped by homeowners. The thief attempted to break in but triggered a ‘Home Alone’ style trap. Blyth Burglar Foiled By Homeowners Home Alone Style Trap CCTV Shows A burglar got caught by a trap and went to jail. This happened in Blyth, Northumberland. Paul Howell tried to break…
A homeowner in Blyth caught a burglar using a string and bucket water trap after previous break-in attempts. Burglar Nabbed by Water Trap Set by Blyth Homeowner After Break-in Attempts A guy caught a burglar with a water bucket trap. The homeowner lives in Blyth. He had past break-in attempts. He built a trap out…
Family seeks help covering vet bills exceeding £2000 to give their beloved rabbit, Twinkle, another chance at life. Blyth Family Faces £2000 Vet Bill to Give Rabbit a Second Chance A Blyth family needs help with their rabbit’s vet bills. The bills are already over £2,000. They want to give their rabbit, Twinkle, another chance.…
A Blyth pensioner stole over £41000 from a social club where he was treasurer over 18 months. He received a suspended sentence. Blyth Pensioner Pilfered £41000 From Social Club Job As Treasurer A senior citizen stole cash from a social club in Northumberland, taking over £41,000 while working as the club’s treasurer. Michael Marcroft took…