Mr Hayhoe began his role on 3 December and will be in post for a fixed-term of one-year. Mr Hayhoe will work across government to draw on the expertise in the Public Sector Fraud Authority, Government Commercial Function, and Department of Health and Social Care to use every means possibleContinue Reading
GPs will be able to spend more time treating patients under proposed reforms to general practice which will bring back the family doctor and slash red tape. The proposals fall under the new GP contract for 2025/26, which is now out for consultation with the British Medical Association’s General PracticeContinue Reading
The Prime Minister has today confirmed the appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America. His Majesty the King approved the appointment on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary. Lord Mandelson is co-founder of Global Counsel, aContinue Reading
Police have launched a dedicated Retail Crime Squad to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour over the festive period in Gateshead. Started on Monday (December 16), it brings together officers from Northumbria Police’s response and neighbourhood policing teams to address key issues in the town centre and Team Valley. Led byContinue Reading
A new campaign is underway to ramp up efforts to prevent burglary and car crime over the winter months thanks to funding from Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen. The County Durham and Darlington PCC has invested £18k into Durham Constabulary’s Winter Nights 2024 operation. The initiative, which runs until January 2025,Continue Reading
A DEVOTED lead nurse from Teesside is helping to shape the future of UK healthcare research after landing a prestigious new role. Nicky Cunningham, from South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been appointed as the regional research setting lead for all hospitals across the North East and North Cumbria.Continue Reading
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has expressed her shock that young drivers can still purchase illegal and unroadworthy vehicles without compulsory checks following another tragic death. The County Durham and Darlington PCC met Karen and John Rowlands, from Durham, earlier this week to discuss the tragic death of theirContinue Reading
Trials for a “new approach” to inspections will start in the first week of next term, Ofsted has announced as it ploughs ahead with reform despite sector concerns over moving too quickly. The trial will involve visits to a “small number of volunteer schools” to “informally test elements of theContinue Reading
(C) Durham Police A Durham woman whose infant son drowned unsupervised in the bath while she played a video game on her mobile phone has been jailed for seven years today after pleading guilty to gross negligence manslaughter at Teesside Crown Court. Danielle Massey, 31, of West Chilton Terrace, Ferryhill,Continue Reading
Images (C): Zoe Place Hospice Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Middlesbrough received a new bundle of advanced tech equipment from a charity that provides life-changing technology. This new donation continues a longstanding partnership with Lifelites, a charity that has been supporting the hospice for many years. Lifelites has been working with Zoe’s PlaceContinue Reading
The leader of Gateshead Council has urged commuters to avoid peak travel times on Monday, marking the first working day following the closure of the Gateshead Flyover. The flyover was shut down on Friday night after inspections revealed “serious concerns” about its structural integrity, prompting immediate action. Councillor Martin GannonContinue Reading
Mark has been let go or left GB News 🚨STATEMENT GB News have made the decision to permanently relieve me of my duties at the channel I will speak publicly about this in due course — Mark Dolan (@mrmarkdolan) December 18, 2024 18 Hours ago Mark posted: 🚨SOME NEWS I’veContinue Reading
Officers have released an image of a man they are hoping to trace as they investigate a report of fraud in North Tyneside. Police received a report that a man had entered B&Q on Middle Engine Lane in Wallsend at 1pm on Friday, November 22. The man has then pickedContinue Reading
We know there are plenty of Christmas classics out there – but we’ve decided to pull together our very own festive wanted compilation. With just 7 days to go until the big day, we’re sharing the faces of some of those we want to speak to in connection with burglary, theft and shopliftingContinue Reading
The devastated family of an ‘amazing’ and beloved man who sadly died following a collision in Newcastle have paid a heartfelt tribute to him. Shortly after 11.30pm on November 28, officers received a report of a one-vehicle collision on the A69 close to Throckley. It was reported that a greyContinue Reading
Hartlepool CID has charged a man in connection with a burglary at King Johns Tavern on South Road and a shop theft in Sainsburys on Murray Street. The shop theft was reported to have occurred on Sunday 15th December whilst the burglary reportedly happened on Tuesday 17th December. Officers charged the 36-year-oldContinue Reading
Three people have sought hospital treatment after taking what police and public health colleagues believe could be contaminated crack cocaine. Cleveland Police is currently treating the incidents as linked and while we would not advocate the use of illegal drugs, we would warn drug users that there appears to beContinue Reading
Jonathan Evis is currently wanted on recall to prison. The 32-year-old is described as white, around 5’10” tall, with brown hair and blue eyes. Evis is known to frequent both Stockton and Thornaby and is believed to be in one of these areas. Anyone who has information on Evis’s whereaboutsContinue Reading
So far, the Cleveland Police investigation – codenamed Operation Acorn – has led to detectives in the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET) identifying 17 individuals from the wanted images that have been released. Here we have 18 men and one woman whose images have been issued but they areContinue Reading
Officers were called to The Black Swan pub in Parkgate, Darlington, on Monday evening (December 16) after reports of a man being locked inside the venue. Upon arrival, police discovered that a window had been smashed using a bar stool, and the man who was reportedly trapped was no longerContinue Reading
Officers investigating a robbery in Newcastle have identified a man they would like to trace. At around 1am on Sunday, November 3, it was reported that an offender has approached a man on Grainger Street in Newcastle city centre. The offender punched the man, knocking him to the floor, andContinue Reading
The government has relaunched the Net Zero Council, bringing together a broader range of voices to deepen the partnership between government, the private sector, civil society and local authorities, to support plans to accelerate to net zero across the economy. The Council will act as the primary stakeholder forum supportingContinue Reading
New legislation to improve buses and boost local control of services moved a step closer today (17 December 2024), as the Bus Services Bill was introduced in the House of Lords. The bill will put buses back at the heart of communities, enhance connections to work and vital appointments toContinue Reading
A FRANTIC search has been launched for two missing schoolgirls thought to have travelled together on a train. Alissa, 11, and Kacey, 14, are missing from St Albans in Hertfordshire. They are believed to have taken a train together to Watford and Wembley. Alissa is described as being around 4ft tall, and hasContinue Reading
The A64 in North Yorkshire is closed eastbound between he A169 (Old Malton) and B1428 (Norton-on-Derwent) due to a collision. North Yorkshire Police are in attendance. Diversion Route Road users are being diverted via local routes. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. PlanContinue Reading
It is with great sadness that East Durham Veterans Trust announces the passing of Dominic on the 4th of December, after bravely battling brain cancer. Dominic was a beloved member of the community, cherished by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Dominic’s funeral will take place on Wednesday,Continue Reading
Today (17 December 2024) the Government has announced that it intends to provide just over £1m to be directed into Neighbourhood Policing across County Durham and Darlington. This is part of the overall funding allocation for Durham Constabulary in the next financial year (2025-2026). Police and Crime Commissioner for theContinue Reading
As we step into the new year, Kearney FM is thrilled to announce a major shake-up to our show programming, introducing fresh content and exciting new shows for 2025. We are committed to keeping our listeners entertained, informed, and engaged with dynamic programming that reflects the heart of our community.Continue Reading
A prolific burglar who has repeatedly targeted elderly victims is back behind bars after once again stealing from a vulnerable member of the Northumberland community. Shortly after 10.30am on September 1, Lee Wooden was allowed entry to the property in the Blyth area under the pretence of needing a glassContinue Reading
A TALENTED and hard-working community nurse has been honoured with national recognition. Hayley Hadfield scooped the prestigious Queen’s Nurse recognition, which is awarded by the Queen’s Nursing Institute. Queen’s Nurse (QN) title is a distinguished honour recognising a nurse’s commitment to ongoing learning, leadership and excellence in healthcare. Hayley said:Continue Reading
Officers have released images of man they are hoping to identify as they investigate a report of assault in Northumberland. At around 8.30pm on Thursday, October 31, the male victim, who is in his 20s, was outside The Wallaw Pub on Union Street in Blyth. It was reported that aContinue Reading
A thirsty criminal was arrested, charged and put before court after officers tracked him down following a city centre burglary. Northumbria Police were informed of a report of burglary at a premises on Dean Street in Newcastle which took place on the morning of December 2. More than £1,000-worth ofContinue Reading
The UK and Australia will reinforce their economic and defence partnership and bolster co-operation on shared global challenges at an annual ministerial meeting – known as AUKMIN – today (16 December). The Foreign Secretary and the Defence Secretary will host Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister RichardContinue Reading
As we approach the end of 2024 and the festive season, we want to take a moment to thank each of you – security operatives, industry leaders, and membership associations – for your unwavering dedication to keeping people safe. This time of year is especially demanding for many of you,Continue Reading
Officers are again appealing to the public for help to find missing 38-year-old Jillian Evis from Stockton. Jillian was last seen on Lambton Road, Stockton, Wednesday 4th December 2024. She is described as white female who is around 5”4 tall with brown hair. We have no clothing description at thisContinue Reading
A teenager has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in custody after he caused the tragic death of a boy in a road traffic collision.Billy Conroy, 17, was driving a silver Mazda on Stamfordham Road in Newcastle Shortly after 1am on June 10 when he left the road and collided with a post and railings. Despite theContinue Reading
Officers are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing woman. Alisha Webster, who is 20 and from the Wallsend area of North Tyneside, was last seen in the Battle Hill area shortly after 12.30pm today (Sunday). Police and Alisha’s family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare. AlishaContinue Reading
If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience in Cleveland, Jolsha Indian Restaurant in Marton should be at the top of your list. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for a memorable evening. Our visit began with a warm welcome fromContinue Reading
Twenty handheld radios have been funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on a local business park. The County Durham and Darlington PCC provided a grant worth just over £9k for the devices, which will help businesses on Aycliffe Business Park inContinue Reading
A multi-agency project which aims to further improve a Tyneside community has seen drugs, and suspected illegal cash in the tens of thousands of pounds recovered. EPiC (Empowering People in Community) West focuses on the West End of Newcastle, with the aim of identifying crime trends, arresting offenders and reducingContinue Reading
Bus fares across large parts of the region will be capped at £2.50 from January. The cost of a single journey on a bus in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham will be capped at 50p cheaper than the national rate, when the fare cap for adults jumps fromContinue Reading
Gregg Wallace appeared on MasterChef: The Professionals to crown the 2024 winner in his final appearance after the Christmas BBC specials were scrapped. Gregg Wallace appreared on what could be his final time on the BBC for tonoght’s MasterChef: The Professionals final, where he crowned champion Dan Merriman. Throughout the contest, theContinue Reading
The mother of an adult star, who famously ‘slept with 158 men’ in just two weeks, has revealed that she helps her daughter ‘clean up’ after filming her X-rated content. Bonnie Blue, a popular OnlyFans creator, gained a lot of attention after she shared that she travels to universities inContinue Reading
Stanley has recalled 2.6 million of its viral travel mugs because they pose a ‘burn hazard’. The recall involves the popular drink and food container brand’s Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs. Stanley has received 91 complaints about the products worldwide, 16 of which camr from the US, with consumers stating that the recalledContinue Reading
A new online tool has been launched in partnership with Durham Constabulary, Livin and Durham County Council to help victims of anti-social behaviour in Aycliffe access support to resolve the issue. The web resource has been developed by Aycliffe IT firm Optimum Skills and provides everything residents and businesses inContinue Reading
Officers have released images of a man they are looking to trace as they continue to investigate a report of a rape in South Tyneside. Police received a report that a woman in her 20s had made plans to meet up with a man in the Tyne Dock area onContinue Reading
