Nine arrested and five charged as part of partnership strikes across the country concerning organised drug supply. Under Operation Sentinel, yesterday (Wednesday), officers from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit (NEROCU), National Crime Agency (NCA) and Durham Constabulary, with the support of Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime UnitContinue Reading

A Sunday Brunch host, social media baker, and a MasterChef champion are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. The popular Durham County Council-run festival will return to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April, for a weekend of sizzling streetContinue Reading

Officers investigating reports of an assault in Sunderland city centre have released an image of a man they’d like to speak to. Shortly after 2.30am on Sunday, December 22, 2024, it was reported that two men, both in their 20s, had been assaulted on Holmeside Road. It’s believed that twoContinue Reading

The sensory room, which is part of the country park’s ongoing transformation and commitment to accessibility, is free to use 7 days a week with no pre-booking required. Inside the room is sensory equipment such as touch tag bean bags, tactile bubble mirrors, sensory puzzle play mats, interactive bubble fishContinue Reading

The search for a former firefighter from Beverley who went missing is continuing as police appeal for witnesses. Authorities are continuing their search for Richard Mason, a 55-year-old former firefighter from Beverley, who has been missing since 30 December. Humberside Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses as the investigationContinue Reading

The Deputy Prime Minister has met bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and written to both them and residents in the immediate community, to share her decision that Grenfell Tower will be carefully taken down to the ground.  This is a deeply personal matter for the peopleContinue Reading

Officers have released footage of a man they’d like to trace as they continue to investigate a report of a firearm being discharged in a Newcastle street. At around 4.30am on Monday, December 16, officers received a report that a suspected firearm had been discharged at a property on BeaumontContinue Reading

A suspect has been arrested after a string of burglaries in the Birtley area of Gateshead. Shortly after 3am yesterday (Thursday), officers were alerted to several reports of offenders attempting to break into properties on Coniston, Garsdale, Mingarry and Tantallion. Officers were swiftly deployed where some of the occupants hadContinue Reading

A warrant has been executed at a pub in Darlington to disrupt suspected drug supply and disorder. Under Operation Arizona, Darlington neighbourhood team and licensing officers along with support from the dog unit and colleagues from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service swooped in on The Old DunContinue Reading

Police are appealing for information to help locate a missing man from Newcastle. Twenty-year-old Zakaria Chowdhury, who also goes by Zak, was last seen at around 2.30am today (Friday) in Newcastle city centre. Officers and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare – and are calling on anyoneContinue Reading