“A 41-year-old man was arrested near the scene in connection with road traffic offences."

Some 150,000 applications for pension credit have been submitted in the 16 weeks since July 29, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced only those receiving the benefit would be eligible for winter fuel payments.

The council is inviting feedback from residents and businesses on the key themes and priorities in the plan

A 38-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children, possession of Class B drugs, blackmail and money laundering

Unite has launched legal action against the Government over the Chancellor's decision to means test winter fuel payments - which will see around 10 million pensioners miss out on the benefit

Connor Gartland, 28, was on his way to work on Thursday when he saw flashing lights on the old railway cycle path at Lochside Place.

Alexis Frances Ali, 38, was reported missing after leaving Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital on Tuesday

The latest crackdown on rural crime in the Northumbria force area was staged earlier this month as part of Operation Checkpoint

UCU is balloting members to assess opinions over strike action and Newcastle University cuts

Northumberland has around 183,000 ash trees that are at risk from Ash Dieback

Figures have dropped dramatically year on year

The project was launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner in the summer

Kim Hall, 28, is under house arrest in Chicago awaiting trial after she was stopped at O’Hare airport in August

Margaret Hutchinson had two bins stolen from outside her Slatyford home on Bonfire Night and says she will struggle to pay the £65 that Newcastle City Council wants to replace them

Ryan Grundy, of Byker, admitted a series of offences against a woman who 'loved him more than anyone' and thought he was her 'best friend'

Colin Brown and Mark Creed charged residents money to take their rubbish to a tip but instead illegally left it in public places

Russell Grant has returned with his regular horoscope, and it could be a big week for Aries.

The council has until April to decide how to use the money

The new rules will come into place for business recyclable waste collection from March 31 next year and one year later for residential households.

Police say there have been 'multiple recent cases of vehicle crime' in the area