A crook used a stolen car to raid a gas station, steal goods, and lead police in a high-speed chase before being caught. Crook Raids Gas Station with Stolen Car, Flees Police at 100 mph A guy named Brian Coakley broke the law. He used a stolen car for his crime. He and another man…
Budle Farm Campsite owner fined £2,196.17 for ignoring water safety regulations and providing unsafe drinking water. Northumberland Campsite Operator Fined for Unsafe Drinking Water A holiday site owner got prosecuted again. It happened because the water wasn’t safe to drink. Eric Anderson runs Budle Farm Campsite. He also operates three holiday rentals. These are near…
Councillors approve a 2.99% council tax increase, rent increases, and £15.8m in cuts amidst funding debates. Northumberland Council Tax Rise Approved with Rent Increases and Cuts Northumberland councillors agreed on the new budget. This decision sparked debate about national issues. Council tax and social housing rents will increase in April. They also agreed to cut…
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…
Campaign raises awareness about the severe risks linked to the hazardous production of cannabis concentrates. Dangers of Honey Oil and Shatter Cannabis Production Exposed in Campaign A campaign warns about making “honey oil” or “shatter.” These cannabis products are incredibly dangerous. Crimestoppers started a campaign in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. They want people to…
Hjem, Northumberland’s first Michelin star, will close at year’s end. Owners will focus on Freyja, a new project. Northumberland Michelin Star Restaurant Hjem Announces Closure Restaurant Hjem will close at year’s end. It’s Northumberland’s first Michelin star restaurant. The decision was hard, and fans may be surprised by this news. The restaurant just kept its…
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 wedding guest crashed into a bridge near Alnwick after drinking. He was arrested and banned from driving for 22 months. Drunk Guest Crashes Car at Northumberland Hotel After Wedding A wedding guest got drunk and crashed his car. It happened near Alnwick at Charlton Hall. Curtis Davies drank a lot, a DJ noticed it.…
Two people were hospitalized after a crash Tuesday near Blagdon Estate, closing roads and causing rush hour traffic issues. Northumberland Roads Closed After Crash Sends Two To Hospital A car crash happened near the Blagdon Estate. It took place on Tuesday afternoon around 4:30 PM. The crash shut down some roads in Northumberland. Old Great…
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…