The air ambulance responded to 14 incidents involving assaults, accidents, and medical emergencies across the North. Great North Air Ambulance Responds to 14 Incidents Over Busy Weekend The Great North Air Ambulance had a busy weekend. They responded to fourteen incidents. This happened between March 8th and 9th. The teams cover the North East and…
Cases show the devastating impact of fist attacks leading to serious injuries and jail sentences. North East Offenders Jailed for Bare-Handed Attacks on Victims Local courts often see violent crimes. People use weapons to hurt others, but fists can also be weapons. Many people cause serious harm with punches and kicks, and some even die…
Redcar and Cleveland Council faces placement challenges due to a 40% rise in children needing care since 2020. Council Struggles Finding Homes for Children Amid Rising Care Needs Redcar and Cleveland Council faces a big challenge: finding homes for kids in their care. The number of these children has risen 40% since 2020. Last September,…
Retail workers in North East face verbal abuse, threats, and assaults, exceeding national averages. Union calls for better protection. North East Shop Workers Face Horrific Abuse and Violence Increase Shop workers in the North East face abuse, and some even deal with physical attacks. Usdaw, a retail union, shared some alarming data showing abuse against…
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…
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…
North East drivers prosecuted for fatal collisions due to reckless actions, resulting in jail time for their involvement. North East Drivers Face Justice for Fatal Collisions Through Bad Driving Some drivers in the area were prosecuted because they caused fatal accidents and their actions led to people’s deaths. The courts have dealt with these cases.…
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…
Police seek Jason Whiteoak, recalled to prison. Last seen in Cambridge; also known as Karla. Urgent Hunt Police Seek Man Last Seen in Cambridge Area Police need your help finding Jason Whiteoak. He was last seen in Cambridge earlier this month. He has been recalled to prison now. Jason Whiteoak has serious convictions, including sexual…
Rough sleeping more than doubled in the North East. Experts consider it is a record high and a crisis. Rough sleeping more than doubled in the North East. Experts consider it is a record high and a crisis. North East Rough Sleeping Crisis Reaches Record High in the Region North East Rough Sleeping Crisis Reaches…