Today is a sad day for everyone. Anyone who knows Val Kilmer is familiar with at least one of his many iconic films. He starred in over 62 movies, beginning in the early 1980s and continuing until his final appearance in Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. His breakthrough role cameContinue Reading

A new operator has been unveiled for Middlesbrough’s popular Municipal Golf Centre. Link Golf UK will enhance and develop the facility as a hub for golfers of all ages and abilities. Under the exciting new partnership, the company has outlined a range of planned improvements including the introduction of TrackManContinue Reading

Officers investigating a hate crime in Gateshead have released an image of a man they would like to identify. At around 3.30pm on Tuesday, February 25, it was reported that a man used his shoulder to barge past the victim before spitting on the floor next to them. It wasContinue Reading

Officers searching for a wanted man are appealing to the public to help locate him. Anthony Hall, 32, is wanted in connection with arson and criminal damage. Extensive searches have been ongoing across the region to locate him. Hall has links to the Houghton area. Officers from Northumbria Police areContinue Reading

Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment next week, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). From 7 April 2025, parents will receive £26.05 per week – or £1,354.60 a year – for the eldest or only child and £17.25 per week – or £897 aContinue Reading

Officers are appealing for information after a road traffic collision in Northumberland left a woman with serious injuries. Just before 8.15pm on Wednesday (March 26), police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A69, between Haltwhistle and Greenhead. It was reported that a grey Audi A1 and blackContinue Reading