Begging, drug-taking and urinating in the streets of Durham will now bring a £100 fine as new measures approved
This includes making it possible to hand out on-the-spot £100 fines
19 Sep 06:38 · ChronicleLive
County Durham man forced way into ex-partner's home and set it alight
John Middleton, of Seaham, has been jailed for ten years for a series of offences
19 Sep 08:57 · ChronicleLive
Former Hollywood actor back behind bars 48 hours after Durham prison release
Jason Hoganson allegedly breached his restraining order and assaulted his former partner the day after he was photographed being released from HMP Durham
19 Sep 10:12 · ChronicleLive
Dedicated Northumbria Police patrols hit Newcastle streets to help keep students safe for Freshers’ Week
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth was out on patrol with officers this week as thousands of students arrive in Newcastle
19 Sep 10:44 · ChronicleLive
Suspected drink driver arrested after car collides with bridge in Gateshead
A man in his 30s remains in police custody after an incident in Lobley Hill.
19 Sep 10:57 · ChronicleLive
Greenock Morton star appears in court after cops find £600k drugs haul in suitcases at London Stansted
The 33-year-old striker who plays for Greenock Morton faces a charge of drug importation after cannabis worth £600,000 was found in suitcases at Stansted Airport.
19 Sep 12:43 · Daily Record
Police appeal as woman fights for life after assault and being hit by car in Sunderland
A woman in her 40s remains in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged assault in Sunderland
19 Sep 14:35 · ChronicleLive
Police probe launched as two hurt in broad daylight 'altercation' in Newcastle city centre
Shocked shoppers look on as part of bust city centre street taped off
19 Sep 15:02 · ChronicleLive
Scots man missing from Campbeltown as cops launch search
Christopher Corkindale is believed to have contacts in Tarbert and Glasgow.
19 Sep 15:39 · Daily Record
Police searching for missing Newcastle woman issue appeal for help
Katherine Watson, 50, was last seen in the Heaton Road area at around 1pm on Thursday, September 19.
19 Sep 17:11 · ChronicleLive
John Swinney refuses to confirm if SNP will repeat council tax freeze
The First Minister will have an 'open' conversations with Scotland's council leaders about the process.
19 Sep 17:25 · Daily Record
Northumbria Police search for missing teenager last seen in North Shields
Layton Laws, 15, who has strong links to the Newcastle and North Tyneside areas, has been missing since Wednesday afternoon.
19 Sep 17:31 · ChronicleLive
New drive to clean up Newcastle's West End after back lanes rubbish nightmare
A task force has been launched to take on the challenge of finally ending the West End's litter and fly-tipping problems, while a council 'barrow lad' has won praise for his work on the West Road
19 Sep 17:51 · ChronicleLive
North East hopes to lead nation in tackling 'immoral' child poverty affecting 118,000 youngsters
Mayor Kim McGuinness was in London on Thursday to meet with the Government’s new child poverty task force, co-chaired by education secretary and Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson
19 Sep 18:00 · ChronicleLive
Northumberland County Council staff to be relocated into Morpeth's County Hall in bid to save cash
It's hoped the move will save around £620,000
20 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Plans for 8-bedroom home of multiple occupancy in Wallsend rejected amid police concerns
North Tyneside Council's planning committee has rejected a proposal for an 8-bedroom home of multiple occupancy amid police worries.
20 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Northumberland County Council leaders issue plea for more funding amid rising social care costs
The council is facing a significant overspend of £6.77 million
20 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Vile teen spat in officer's face after fare dodging at Newcastle Central Station
Lyndsay Gordon, who has a history of assaulting police, also dug her nails into the victim's arm as she took exception to being confronted on the station's platform
20 Sep 03:00 · ChronicleLive
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Virgo urged to keep thoughts to yourself
Today's star signs as Taurus told to stay optimistic as there is a glimpse of life at the end of the tunnel.
20 Sep 03:30 · Daily Record
Social tariff warmly welcomed as Scots need all the help they can this winter
Record View says the SNP government's plan is long overdue.
20 Sep 03:30 · Daily Record
Scots drugs kingpin admits running serious organised crime operation from prison
Cops examined a number of mobile phones recovered from drug couriers and found numbers linked to Christopher Smith.
20 Sep 03:30 · Daily Record
Plymouth junction branded 'accident waiting to happen' as council urged to take action
"Residents are telling us that they are taking their lives in their hands each time they try to cross"
20 Sep 05:00 · PlymouthLive
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