Council tax rates are rising across England, with Essex confirming a 3.75% increase for the upcoming financial year. England Council Tax Set to Rise as Essex Increases Rates by 3.75% Most English homes will see higher council tax for a third year. Councils are finalizing their plans now. Essex will increase their rates by over…
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…
A 31-year-old woman appeared in court charged with causing serious harm after a stabbing in Sunderland early Sunday. Sunderland Stabbing: Woman, 31, in Court After Alliance Place Incident Someone got stabbed in Sunderland. It happened early Sunday morning on Alliance Place. A woman in her thirties suffered bad injuries. These injuries looked like they came…
Two Birmingham men are on trial for burglaries, including one at a Premier League player’s home. Jewelry, clothes and medals were stolen. Birmingham Men on Trial for Premier League Star House Raid A trial is happening at Newcastle Crown Court. Two men from Birmingham are facing charges. It relates to several high-value house burglaries. A…
Two Birmingham men are on trial for burglaries, including one at a Premier League player’s home. Jewelry, clothes and medals were stolen. Two Birmingham men are on trial for burglaries, including one at a Premier League player’s home. Jewelry, clothes and medals were stolen. Birmingham Men on Trial for Premier League Star House Raid Birmingham…
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 Metro train was halted at St Peter’s in Sunderland, causing delays while paramedics attended to a medical incident. Metro Disrupted at Sunderland Station Due to Medical Emergency Hey, guess what happened with the Metro? A train stopped at St Peter’s station, and an ambulance needed to help someone there. The train stopped in Sunderland.…
Jake Clapham-Richmond jailed for A19 crash, seriously injuring three friends after reckless driving in stolen car. He drove at 105mph. Sunderland Driver Jailed After A19 Bridge Crash Injures Friends A driver crashed on the A19 in Sunderland. Three of his friends suffered serious injuries. Jake Clapham-Richmond is now in jail. He took his mom’s car…
Caroline Barker, 47, avoided jail after admitting to smuggling cannabis and opioid pills into Holme House prison last year. Mum Gets Suspended Sentence for Smuggling Drugs into Holme House Prison Last year, a mom smuggled drugs into a prison. Her name is Caroline Barker and she is 47. She visited her son at Holme House…
A Sunderland mom wants to honor her son, Lyndon, who had severe health issues, with a special $4,400 headstone. Mom seeks headstone for her son who had a beautiful smile even in pain A Sunderland mom wants a special headstone. It is for her son, who had a beautiful smile. Kay Fisher, age 38, cared…