North East

Newcastle Council Leader dramatically defeated in selection battle

Prominent political figure Nick Forbes has sensationally lost a party selection battle meaning he won’t be able to stand for re-election as councillor this...

Benwell shooting plot conspirators facing lengthy jail sentences

Three men who pleaded guilty to a shooting in Benwell face custodial sentences once the basis of their pleas is resolved at a hearing...

Courier fraud swindlers jailed at Durham Crown Court

Five courier fraud con men posing as police officers who tricked elderly people into handing over more than £700,000 have been jailed. Fawaz Miah, 26,...

Newcastle’s West End enjoying food fusion thanks to Uncle T’s Cafe

A Tyneside entrepreneur is hoping to bring food fusion to Newcastle’s West end following the launch of his new eaterie. Uncle T’s café will serve...

Drug gang jailed for shipping cocaine from Leeds to the North East

Five men who were involved in the shipping of Class A drugs across the north of England have been jailed at Leeds Crown Court. Ringleader...

Hartlepool Businessman leads petition calling for urgent traffic calming measures

Ary Ahmed who owns Ary’s barbers in Murray Street has delivered a petition signed by more than 30 supporters to the town’s Civic Centre,...

Sunderland city centre set for 21st century transformation

Sunderland city centre is set for an exciting transformation including plans for a large-scale arena with events space created as part of the £80million...

North East Diversity and Inclusion specialist acquires London based counterpart in huge deal

Hebburn based Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion specialist eQuality Solutions Group has purchased Challenge, a London based DEI training and consultancy business in a seven-figure...

The Chancellor announces a package of support for families in the light of rising energy bills

Given the energy price cap will rise by a staggering 54 per cent in the next 12 months, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a...

South Shields man has narrow escape after bricks crash onto his £25K Range Rover during Storm Malik

A South Tyneside restaurant owner came close to losing his life when his £25K Range Rover was showered by heavy bricks during Storm Malik. Russel...

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