Police have received several reports in the last week of a man indecently exposing himself on Derwent Walk between Ebchester and Rowlands Gill. A man, in his 60s, has been arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on bail with conditions while enquiries continue. Officers areContinue Reading
The popular TikTok duo known as Spud Bros appear to have confirmed plans to open a new store in Manchester, following a wave of speculation from their fans. Brothers Harley and Jacob Nelson, who rose to social media fame through their jacket potato business, initially launched their venture from aContinue Reading
Thousands of people across the UK who claim Universal Credit may be entitled to up to £546.10 in additional support this month through various government-backed discounts and one-off payments. Universal Credit, administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is designed to support individuals and families on low incomes.Continue Reading
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing Matthew Segger, a 35-year-old man from Darlington, who is wanted in connection with a burglary that took place in Ripon in August 2023. Despite extensive enquiries, officers have so far been unable to locate him. Authorities believe Segger mayContinue Reading
A senior care worker who stole more than £17,000 from vulnerable elderly residents has been jailed for two years after using the money to gamble and order takeaways. Cheryl Louise Pratt, 35, from York, exploited her position of trust at a care home by accessing the bank details of residentsContinue Reading
Issued by: Cleaverland Police Cleveland Police are issuing a renewed warning to both children and adults to stay away from the disused Golden Eagle pub in Thornaby, following multiple reports of individuals entering the site in recent weeks. ⚠️ The building, which is under the control of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council,Continue Reading
Tees Valley residents are set to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades after nearly £14 million was awarded to a consortium involving Darlington, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton councils. The funding – totalling £13,953,865 – comes from the government’s new Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, which could help up toContinue Reading
Jessie Kelly‑Baxter, senior policy advisor at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: The ONS employment figures released today (15 April 2025) show that the North East continues to have the highest rate of economic inactivity in England at 26.9%. This means over a quarter of working-age people in ourContinue Reading
A vehicle believed to have been involved in a brazen fly-tipping incident has been seized. The white van now faces being crushed or sold if the owner fails to come forward. The van was used to fly-tip a load of roofing materials and MDF boarding in the Westminster Road areaContinue Reading
The North East Chamber of Commerce will host its Partner and Corporate Business Dinner on Wednesday, 23 April, bringing together senior leaders from across the region for an evening of cross-party, cross-regional dialogue. Taking place at the Radisson Blu, Durham, the event will feature a fireside chat chaired by ShevaunContinue Reading
