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
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
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
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
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
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
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
