Man and woman charged with human trafficking offences in Glasgow
A 28-year-old man and a woman, 50, are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, 30 September.
New community centre opens its doors in Plympton
The Hillcrest Centre in Plympton is run by a team of volunteers who are giving the community what they want
Thief stole necklace containing ashes of victim's grandfather from train at Newcastle Central Station
The necklace had been inside the woman's suitcase, which Peter Smith took from a train at Newcastle Central Station
Planning approved for three new flats above Sunderland supermarket and post office
The plans have been approved by Sunderland City Council's planning department, despite an earlier application for five student flats being rejected
Government to overhaul rules on ministers declaring hospitality
Pat McFadden said a ‘Tory loophole’ will be closed to ensure more transparency.
Two people arrested over 'human trafficking offences' by specialist cops in Glasgow
A specialist unit dedicated to cracking down on human trafficking arrested a 28-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman in the city on Friday, September 27.
Elswick drink-driver had open can of lager in car and broken brake lights
Hama Rasul, who has a previous conviction for driving with excess alcohol, first came to the attention of police for travelling too slowly and failing to navigate a roundabout in Newcastle's West End
Man, 19, fighting for life after collision in Sunderland - one man arrested
It was reported that a Ford Fiesta left the road and collided with a wall and a parked vehicle.
Young boy shot in head 'was hunting for rabbits' on Warcop farm
Cops say a man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the incident involving the eight-year-old.
Man bailed after eight-year-old boy fatally shot in head on farm
The eight-year-old boy was shot at a farm in Cumbria on Saturday afternoon and later died in hospital.
Northumberland town's famous faces and events celebrated with new information boards
New information boards in Morpeth have been dedicated to former Suffragettes and Navy Admirals
Ashington dad's attack on his baby's mum branded 'deep down in the gutter' with 'lowest of the low'
Martin Thain, of Ashington, assaulted his partner of 15 years while they were at home with their baby
Scots rape victim hits out after criminal injuries bid rejected due to time bar
Julie Compton was told she will not get compensation because the crimes against her were more than two years old.
Scots domestic abuser who bagged top job in US prison sacked after being exposed
We revealed this month Andrew Parr, also known as Drew Gillespie, managed to secure the deputy sheriff job after meeting an American woman online and convincing her to marry him within three months.
Triple whammy of winter price hikes is last thing families need
Record View says Scots have had to struggle through huge increases in food and housing costs over the last couple of years.
North Tyneside woman charged with assault after female suffers 'extensive bruising'
Stephanie Kerr allegedly attacked the woman over a number of hours, leaving her with bruising all over he body
Plymouth man who died after 'falling from height' named by coroner
If you need help or support, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123
Pedestrian dies following crash on A19 in County Durham which closed road for several hours
A 22-year-old was pronounced dead after the collision just before midday on Sunday
Houghton-le-Spring sex offender who abused 'very frightened child' dies behind bars
Former soldier Malcolm Burwood subjected his young and "frightened" child victim to horrific sex attacks and left him so "haunted" he tried to take his own life
Dealer nicknamed “glasgowceltic” joins Mr Scotland crime gang pal behind bars
Paul Easdon has now joined McDuff behind bars after the law authorities smashed the EncroChat phone network used by scores of crime gangs.
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