Burnopfield attempted armed robbery at Post Office sees 42-year-old man arrested
An attempted armed robbery at a Burnopfield Post Office has led to a 42-year-old man being arrested and charged. The incident ...
Starbucks tell customers 'buy something, or get out' as it introduces new seating rules
Starbucks has announced a major U-turn on its seating policy, almost seven years after introducing an open-door policy that ...
North East police forces and partners targeting shops that sell illegal vapes and tobacco
Illegal vapes and tobacco being sold by shops are to be targeted in an operation by Durham Constabulary and the North East ...
Man in Washington charged with antisocial offences after incidents involving stolen vehicles and fireworks
The 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with several reports, appearing at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on Friday ...
Stanley amputee, 75, died after falling from his wheelchair trying to cross the A693
Barry Lumsden, 75, died on September 22 last year, three weeks on from the incident which came as he tried to cross the road ...
Gateshead Council to launch first 'Women and Girls' committee
In an effort to tackle gender inequalities, Gateshead COuncil bosses are ready to launch its first Women and Girls committee.