Cyclists are being urged to keep their bikes secure to avoid being taken for a ride by thieves. Over the past month, there have been 11 bike thefts across Washington – 6 of the thefts were where bikes were left lying on the ground in a garden or yard. […]
As MPs hold their first evidence session on the Meningitis B vaccine in Parliament today (March 15), we hear from one County Durham mum whose child battled against the illness. It was a normal evening for Tilly Lockey and her family on Sunday January 20, 2007 until started feeling unwell – and the […]
The British Universities Karting Championship has been taking place in Sunderland over the last few days. Hundreds of students from around the UK came together at Warden Law – racing in high-performance outdoor racing karts. The races are open to anyone no matter their experience. Rookie and intermediate teams from […]
A North East distillery has found the magic number for crafting award-winning gin. Poetic License, which launched at the Roker Hotel, Sunderland last year, uses 13 botanicals for its Northern Dry Gin and its Old Tom Gin. Both of these alcoholic beverages won accolades in the Gin of the Year competition at […]
It has been claimed that a surge in students at top universities using mental health services is linked to the hike in tuition fees. Figures obtained by the Press Association revealed that more than 43,000 students had counselling at Russell Group institutions in 2014 to 2015. This is compared to 34,000 three […]
Northumbria Police will be appearing on a children’s TV programme on CBBC. The TV show, called All Over The Workplace, will air in a 30 minute episode this morning (Tuesday, March 15) at 10.50am. Film crews arrived at force headquarters in Ponteland before Christmas to produce the programme. The series […]
Officers from the Newcastle city centre Neighbourhood Policing Team are working with Intu Eldon Square to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the area. They are working with security and staff from the shopping centre, to carry out extra high visibility patrols on Friday and Saturday evenings, over the next four […]
Nexus has confirmed its plans for the future of the Tyne and Wear Metro operating contact. The train operator has confirmed this announcement as part of a long-term strategy to develop the system. Nexus is seeking endorsement from leaders of the North East Combined Authority to manage Metro operations directly for two […]
The Sustrans Sea to Sea cycle challenge is returning to the North East for the fourth year. The challenge will take place from May 21 to 23, 2016 with 15 participants cycling 140 miles from the Irish sea to the North sea. Kate Jones, Events Organiser, said: “There are only […]
A man has been reported for dangerous driving following a collision with a police car in Gateshead. At just after 9pm on Sunday, March 13, motor patrols officers attended a report of drivers gathering and driving dangerously in the area near to McDonalds on the Team Valley trading estate. While […]