North East anti-social behaviour crackdown sees 103 arrests and huge drop in two Tyneside areas
A community safety project has led to anti-social behaviour and serious violence falling across the North East.
21 Nov 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Up to 1,800 new Northumberland homes built a year - exceeding housing target since 2016
The figures have sparked a row between the council's Conservative administration and Labour opposition
21 Nov 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Gateshead pervert caught 'upskirting' schoolgirl at Metro station had indecent images of children
Lukasz Gajowski, of Bensham, admitted voyeurism and indecent images offences
21 Nov 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Gateshead Council backs crackdown on children's care homes making 'extreme profits'
The Government has announced plans this week that could impose a cap on the profits private providers make from children's social care, amid claims some are seeking to "exploit" struggling councils
21 Nov 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Man in court accused of snatching woman's handbag in busy Newcastle city centre
Alexander McClymont was in the dock to face a charge of robbery after the suspected incident in the Haymarket area of Newcastle
21 Nov 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Gateshead MP warns spate of Low Fell burglaries could see businesses 'forced to close'
Mark Ferguson MP said some of the businesses reportedly burgled on Sunday morning could be forced to close.
21 Nov 04:00 · ChronicleLive
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Virgo warned advice received will be worthless
Today's star signs urge Taurus to push forward and make some bold moves and Pisces advised to let go.
21 Nov 04:30 · Daily Record
Tenants rights to keep pets to be strengthened in new measures to improve renting
The new legislation will introduce a range of measures aimed at improve renting, including strengthening tenants' rights to keep a pet.
21 Nov 04:30 · Daily Record
Talks over Derriford Hospital's future to be held with Department of Health
Plymouth MP Fred Thomas has an update for patients
21 Nov 06:00 · PlymouthLive
John Prescott and beloved wife Pauline in final picture shared by family
A photo of John Prescott and his wife Pauline was shared after his family announced his death.
21 Nov 08:58 · Daily Record
Robbery accused appears at court over alleged raid at Gateshead shop
A man has been charged with one count of robbery and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court
21 Nov 13:47 · ChronicleLive
Plans for new Bedlington children's home approved despite objections from neighbours
It is part of a drive to save money from the council's children's services budget
21 Nov 14:21 · ChronicleLive
Police arrest 19 and seize weapons in dramatic drug raids
North Wales Police said the operation 'came following intelligence about drug supply and distribution across Gwynedd'
21 Nov 15:01 · Wales Online
County Durham primary school shares old pictures ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations
Durham Gilesgate Primary School is planning a year-long celebration for its diamond anniversary
21 Nov 15:02 · ChronicleLive
Mhairi Black claims the SNP government 'made an arse' of delivering policies
The former party deputy became the youngest MP since 1832 when she took the seat of Paisley in 2015 but stood down at the last general election.
21 Nov 15:51 · Daily Record
Tyne Bridge's final £6m still in doubt as MP Chi Onwurah challenges Government to stick to promise
Newcastle Central and West MP Chi Onwurah has called on the Labour Government to confirm that a final £6m promised for the Tyne Bridge's revamp will be released
21 Nov 16:05 · ChronicleLive
Man in court charged with murder after body found inside burnt-out Scots home
Gabriel Brown appeared in the dock at Dumfries Sheriff Court this afternoon.
21 Nov 16:09 · Daily Record
Mother with terminal cancer says she feels 'betrayed' by Wes Streeting's assisted dying comments
Clare Turner, 59, a mother-of-two from Devon, said she feels 'very betrayed' by Health Secretary Wes Streeting for his comments about the Bill
21 Nov 17:42 · ChronicleLive
Man found dead at property in Stonehouse
An investigation into the circumstances will be carried out
21 Nov 17:52 · PlymouthLive
DJ who stopped knife attack in Sunderland bar honoured at annual Police Public Bravery Awards
The awards honour selfless members of the public who have placed themselves in dangerous situations, protected others, defended communities, prevented crime or actively assisted police
21 Nov 17:57 · ChronicleLive
Northumbria Police told to investigate response to 999 call before murdered Laura Robson was found
Ben Hughes has admitted murdering 37-year-old Laura Robson in Greenside
21 Nov 18:42 · ChronicleLive
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby's home raided by masked gang armed with machete as she lay upstairs with daughter
Charlotte Crosby's home has reportedly been targeted by a gang of thieves armed with a machete as she lay upstairs with her two-year-old daughter, her fiancé has claimed
21 Nov 20:27 · ChronicleLive
Durham Town Hall is to close from this weekend for restoration works
The historic building is expected to reopen between the spring and summer of next year
21 Nov 21:01 · ChronicleLive
King's coronation cost revealed as taxpayers fork out eye-watering sum
The figures included £50.3 million of Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) costs and £21.7 million for the Home Office for policing the "once-in-a-generation" event in May 2023
21 Nov 21:18 · ChronicleLive
Farmers 'feel like they're worth more dead than alive' after inheritance tax changes
Two peers in Westminster said they had heard from elderly farmers that it would be better if they died before the changes came into effect in April 2026
21 Nov 21:21 · ChronicleLive
Newly-elected Labour County Durham MP gives emotional speech about feeling 'overwhelmed' by online abuse
Sam Rushworth said he was raising the topic in the House of Commons to highlight issues around male suicide, and mental health struggles for men and boys.
21 Nov 21:30 · ChronicleLive
Number of school suspensions in England nearly doubles after pandemic
There were 346,279 suspensions in the autumn term of 2023/24 across state schools, compared to 247,366 during the autumn term of 2022/23 - a rise of 40%, according to Department for Education (DfE) data
21 Nov 22:15 · ChronicleLive
Man who egged John Prescott and was punched by him says 'no regrets'
Craig Evans, 53, was a farm worker when he threw the egg at the Labour politician, who then punched him in the face. Mr Evans said he still gets invited on TV shows to talk about the event but always declines
21 Nov 22:33 · ChronicleLive
Warning as figures show rise in young people not in education, jobs or training
The TUC said the number of Neets had increased by 9% over the past year
21 Nov 22:49 · ChronicleLive
Labour will prioritise keeping public transport affordable, says beleaguered minister
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was urged to rule out above-inflation rail fare increases in future years after they were announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his Budget earlier this month
21 Nov 22:51 · ChronicleLive
How you could be banned from buying your council house under Right to Buy under proposed changes
The Government has issued a consultation where it has revealed other ways it wants to change Right to Buy, including increasing the length of time you need to be living in your property before you can access the scheme
21 Nov 23:14 · ChronicleLive
Royal Mail threatens more stamp price rises after £120 million Budget hit
The postal giant's owner, International Distribution Services (IDS), has refused to rule out further job losses as a result of the increased cost
21 Nov 23:17 · ChronicleLive
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