Gateshead
Officers focus on road safety for ‘special weekend’
Part-time, voluntary police officers – known as Special Constables – are taking part in operations to improve road safety across the Northumbria Police Force area. This weekend – 4th and 5th of June – is National Specials Weekend, all about celebrating the contribution the Special Constabulary make to their communities. Special […]
Gateshead mum found guilty of murdering her two year old son
A mother and her civil partner have been convicted of murdering her two-year-old son. Toddler Liam Fee was found dead at his home near Glenrothes in Fife on March 22 2014, having suffered a ruptured heart as a result of severe blunt force trauma to his body. His mother, Rachel […]
Vandals cause thousands of pounds worth of damage
Vandals have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage across Gateshead. Graffiti has recently appeared in a number of locations including the town centre, Bensham and the Shipcote area. The damage will cost the local authority thousands of […]
Fire on Newcastle Swing Bridge over the River Tyne
Fire Crews from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a fire on Newcastle’s Swing Bridge. Smoke can be seen billowing from the pontoon at the centre of the Swing Bridge, used by thousands of drivers each week, connecting Newcastle to Gateshead. In a statement made […]
North East first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK appeal for more volunteers
A North East charity are looking to build the first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK through help of volunteers. The charity have several shops around the North East, including one on Blandford Street, Sunderland, which are always open to taking on new volunteers. SR News caught […]
Local Election 2016 LIVE: PCC, Gateshead and North Tyneside result updates
Live Blog Local Election
Local Election LIVE: Tyne and Wear voters head to polling stations
Police appeal after sexual assault on bus
Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus between Gateshead and South Shields. The incident happened aboard the X34 bus at around 8:40pm on Monday, February 15, where a man touched the victims’ leg inappropriately and tried to kiss her. The suspect got […]
Police appeal after disturbance in Gateshead
Police have appealed for information after a disturbance in a street in Gateshead. Three men aged 20, 29 and 26 were arrested following the street altercation on Friday, April 15, but have since been released pending further enquiries. The incident occurred at around 10:30pm in the Old Fold area, near the […]