Drone footage led to the conviction of two men for poaching offences after an officer used a drone to gather evidence. Drone Footage Convicts Poachers Thanks To Quick Thinking Officer A Durham officer helped convict two poachers. They illegally entered land to chase deer. They planned to hurt or kill the deer. PCSO Andrew Cusick…
An eyesore factory in Northumberland is being torn down, paving the way for the construction of 60 new homes. Northumberland Tile Factory Demolished For Sixty New Homes Project That old factory is finally coming down. For years, it’s been ugly and a problem. They’re going to build sixty new homes there. The site is on…
Paul Railton, a Durham man, received over eight years for distributing £200k+ worth of cocaine. County Durham Man Jailed for Over Eight Years in Cocaine Ring Case A guy named Paul Railton is going to jail. He moved a lot of cocaine, worth £200,000. He used contacts in the North West and supplied drugs across…
Councils in the North East paid over £330K in compensation for pothole damage between 2022-2024, according to new data. North East Councils Pay Over £330K in Pothole Claims Since 2022 Hey, guess what I just read? People up north got money for pothole damage. It’s over £330,000 total for car repairs. This covers damages from…
A rescued cat, adopted after living at a building site; needs surgery, and a fundraiser has been launched to cover the costs. Friendly Building Site Cat Adopted Surgery Needed After Rescue A cat got a fresh start after a rescue. Workers found her at a railway museum site. Connie Metcalf, a surveyor, remembers the cat…
A Durham Chinese takeaway faced a fine for food safety breaches due to flies and poor hygiene. Durham Takeaway Fined for Fly Infestation and Unhygienic Conditions A Chinese takeout in Durham faced issues. It had flies and poor hygiene. The owner, Chunyan Chen, is 33. She ran Hello 7 in Framwellgate Moor. Chen admitted to…
The King and Queen will attend the Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on April 17, continuing a royal tradition. King and Queen to Visit Durham Cathedral Easter Service The King and Queen will visit soon. They are going to Durham Cathedral, where they will attend the Royal Maundy Service. Durham Cathedral will host the…
Mayor Kim McGuinness demands answers from Go North East over service quality, safety, and potential strike action. North East Mayor Seeks Answers from Go North East Amid Strike Threat Kim McGuinness, the North East’s mayor, wrote to Go North East’s boss. Many people could face bus strikes soon, potentially affecting thousands of locals. McGuinness stated…
Sunderland Restaurant Week returns March 15-23! Enjoy meal deals at £10, £15, or £20 in participating places. Sunderland Restaurant Week Set to Serve up Deals From Just £10 Restaurants in Sunderland plan special menus for a dining event that lasts a whole week. Many places participate, like My Delhi, Acropolis, and Sheepfolds Stables. Sunderland Restaurant…
Go North East staff may strike over claims of unsafe buses and unfair treatment for raising concerns. Go North East Bus Strike Looms Over Safety Concerns for Drivers Go North East employees may strike soon. Over 1,000 workers could vote on it. This includes drivers and engineers working across Tyneside, Northumberland, and Durham. The dispute…