South Shields biker given 'one last ride' on Harley Davidson as he travels to funeral in motorbike hearse
John Dingwall spent 18 years of his life riding motorbikes after being introduced to the hobby by his wife
12 Dec 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Northumberland pensioner caught in online sting had indecent images of children as young as three
Nigel Holmes, of Widdrington, who was talking to a decoy profile online, also had indecent images of children on his laptop
12 Dec 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Northumberland County Council to update planning rules amid concern over Government housing targets
Labour's plan to increase the county's housing target has proved divisive at county hall
12 Dec 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Newcastle Airport drugs courier tried to import 25 kilos of cannabis to buy partner engagement ring
Ivan Dyer was hoping to be paid £8,000 for importing the drugs after a trip to Bangkok, Singapore, Shanghai and Paris
12 Dec 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Over 400 Scottish children suffer online sexual abuse every day
Childlight say police are only seeing the "tip of the iceburg" in online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
12 Dec 04:30 · Daily Record
Hero Edinburgh tourist rushed to help man 'crushed under bus'
Collin Cunningham was one of the brave members of public who stepped to help save a man on George Street.
12 Dec 04:30 · Daily Record
Scots girl, 6, saves parents as blaze tears through family home before Christmas
"The fire was already spreading so fast. I work in pubs and kitchens and have seen fires, but nothing like that."
12 Dec 04:30 · Daily Record
Garda arrested over alleged banana harassment of fellow officer with phobia
The Irish Mirror has established that the officer is alleged to have tormented a female Garda with bananas – after learning she had a phobia of the fruit.
12 Dec 05:00 · Irish Mirror
Plympton set for 43 new affordable homes
The homes are to be provided from Spring 2026
12 Dec 06:00 · PlymouthLive
DWP list of respiratory conditions that could get you up to £737 PIP a month - including asthma
The list includes a number of common respiratory health conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, sleep apnoea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
12 Dec 09:03 · ChronicleLive
Newcastle money laundering suspects arrested after police clampdown on operation
A man and a woman were apprehended as part of efforts by the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit
12 Dec 09:31 · ChronicleLive
Lough Derg worker charged with series of sex assaults at famous Irish pilgrimage site
The 42-year-old accused man spoke only to say “guilty” when the charges were put to him during a brief appearance
12 Dec 09:47 · Irish Mirror
Man hospitalised after early morning Dublin city centre assault as another man charged
It is believed the the victim sustained facial injuries in the alleged attack
12 Dec 09:52 · Irish Mirror
Missing US journalist Austin Tice allegedly found alive in Syria after 12 years
"We know that every effort is being extended right now to search for him throughout Syria, throughout Damascus."
12 Dec 10:30 · Daily Record
Sleazy cop exposed genitals and asked female colleagues for sex
Shamed PC Darren Whatley "acted in a predatory manner" and caused "emotional harm to colleagues."
12 Dec 11:28 · Daily Record
Four part BBC series will tell story of London 7/7 bombings minute by minute
Tyneside woman Lisa French survived terror attacks that claimed 52 lives
12 Dec 11:44 · ChronicleLive
Arrests made with drugs and weapons seized in West End of Newcastle as part of multi-agency project
More than 100 arrests have been made since June, with £75,000 in cash and £10,000-worth of drugs seized
12 Dec 12:40 · ChronicleLive
Jury clears men of running cannabis farm in Roborough
Court heard police raided the business unit and found it had been set up to grow a large quantity of cannabis
12 Dec 12:43 · PlymouthLive
Government accused of 'ignoring' pleas over £50 South West water bill rebate axe
MPs said families will be "hit in the pocket"
12 Dec 13:20 · PlymouthLive
Depraved priest caught molesting sleeping man on Scots train after witness reports
"Father Daniel Doherty committed these serious sexual offences while holding a position of trust within his community."
12 Dec 13:26 · Daily Record
No one will be charged over woman's death at Walker home
Police no longer investigating tragedy at Kingston Avenue
12 Dec 13:31 · ChronicleLive
Elected mayor of North Tyneside defends council finances amid £9.5m pressure
Dame Norma Refearn has denied North Tyneside Council is at risk of bankruptcy or a dreaded section 114 notice, which has plagued councils across the country in recent times.
12 Dec 13:48 · ChronicleLive
Monkseaton High School set to close despite huge public opposition
After months of consideration and public engagement, the decision whether to close Monkseaton High School now rests with North Tyneside Council bosses.
12 Dec 14:30 · ChronicleLive
Keir Starmer hits back at Kemi Badenoch's claim sandwiches 'not real food'
Number 10 said the Prime Minister was "surprised" to learn that his opposite number instead occasionally has a steak brought in for lunch after she talked about her eating habits in an interview
12 Dec 14:48 · ChronicleLive
Government says shared parental leave uptake is 'disappointingly low'
Business minister Justin Madders said there is a review of the parental leave system in a bid to improve the situation
12 Dec 14:51 · ChronicleLive
Nationwide gives £610 a month update to customers as hundreds of parents grapple with childcare costs
According to Nationwide, many parents have admitted that the cost of childcare has deterred them from having more children
12 Dec 14:52 · ChronicleLive
Scots drug trafficker who was 'tech expert' to gangsters hit with crime ban
"An SCPO places significant restrictions on Ian Sweeney, allowing for intensive monitoring and designed to restrict his ability to return to serious organised crime."
12 Dec 15:15 · Daily Record
Majority of Green Party senators will not seek to retain their seats
As Pauline O’Reilly confirmed to the Irish Mirror she would not re-enter the Seanad, party leader Roderic O’Gorman paid tribute to her, Pippa Hackett, Roisin Garvey and Vincent P Martin.
12 Dec 15:23 · Irish Mirror
Heroic Plymouth police officer praised by King Charles for his bravery in Keyham
Zach Printer has received a bravery award
12 Dec 15:26 · PlymouthLive
Sinn Fein calls for dissolution of 'toothless' ethics watchdog SIPO
SIPO confirmed that it decided not to publish a report into allegations regarding Mr Troy until after the general, despite the fact the report was completed on October 21 2024.
12 Dec 16:17 · Irish Mirror
Social Democrats to engage in 'focused' Government formation talks
It follows meetings with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and the Labour Party this week and last week, which deputy party leader Cian O’Callaghan described as “exploratory”.
12 Dec 17:33 · Irish Mirror
No commitment from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on funding for Leamside Line
The Secretary of State was speaking on a visit to the North East to open the Northumberland Line
12 Dec 17:41 · ChronicleLive
Man quizzed over murder of Kyran Durnin told neighbours - 'I didn't do it'
The man was angry after the front window of his home was smashed in.
12 Dec 20:00 · Irish Mirror
Rachel Reeves responds to hospice crisis after Durham's St Cuthbert's reveals looming job losses
The Chancellor was in the North East on Thursday and spoke about the devastating announcement made by St Cuthbert's Hospice, which is warning of redundancies and service cuts
12 Dec 21:09 · ChronicleLive
Sunderland Music City to unveil strategy to transform the region's musical economy
Sunderland Music City was launched on June 21 of this year
12 Dec 21:24 · ChronicleLive
Scottish Government to consider new non-fatal strangulation offence after student's death
Fiona Drouet has been campaigning for a change in the law following th death of her daughter Emily who took her life after suffering abuse.
12 Dec 21:46 · Daily Record
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