A Newcastle man, Jamie Banks, set fire to his flat after being disturbed by noise from an alleged brothel, leading to his arrest and a prison sentence. Newcastle Arsonist Set Fire to Flat Over Noise from Alleged Brothel Newcastle: An arsonist set fire to his flat in Walker. Jamie Banks, 37, was disturbed by noise…
Durham’s Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes £100 million funding for local policing, aiming to enhance community safety and increase officer visibility. Durham Police Commissioner Celebrates £100m Boost for Neighbourhood Policing Durham: The local police are getting a big boost in funding. The Government announced £100 million for neighbourhood policing today. This is part of a…
The North Shields 800 celebrations began today with live music and speeches, promising a year of exciting events in the town. North Shields 800 Celebrations Kick Off with Live Music at Town Theatre North Shields: The 800-year anniversary celebrations kicked off today at The Exchange 1856. The town has planned a full calendar of events…
Jane Young’s funeral featured a samba band, honoring her vibrant spirit and love for music, as family and friends gathered to pay tribute at Tynemouth Crematorium. Samba Band Celebrates Life of Former Chronicle Journalist Jane Young Tynemouth: A former Chronicle journalist was laid to rest with samba drums. Jane Young, 68, played with the Tyneside…
Construction is underway for a new office block in Newcastle, set to house DWP staff by 2027, boosting the local economy and job market. DWP to House Hundreds of Staff in New Newcastle City Centre Office Block Newcastle: Work is starting on a new government building in the city center. This office block will house…
A Newcastle man has been sentenced to 14 years for raping two schoolgirls after buying them alcohol. The court highlighted his predatory behavior and lack of remorse. Newcastle Man Jailed for Raping Two Schoolgirls After Buying Them Alcohol Newcastle: A man has been jailed for raping two schoolgirls after buying them alcohol. Mohammad Rahman, 28,…
James Bowes, known for scamming the elderly, has been caught stealing again, adding to his long criminal record. Newcastle’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Hits 119 Offences at Age 64 Newcastle: James Bowes, known as the ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ has racked up his 119th offence at 64. He’s a career criminal who has targeted the…
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a father just 12 days after his son was born, leaving a family devastated. Gateshead Man Jailed for Life After Brutally Killing Dad Just Days After Birth Gateshead: A tragic story unfolded when a man named Ian Black was sentenced to life in prison.…
The beloved Life of Riley in Sunderland is on the market for £545,000, offering a great investment opportunity with a solid tenant in place. Popular Sunderland Bar and Restaurant Life of Riley Now Up for Sale Sunderland: A popular bar and restaurant, Life of Riley, is up for sale. It’s listed for £545,000 and has…
Former footballer Sammy Ameobi has confessed to a hit and run incident, leaving a teenager injured after crashing his car during rush hour Sammy Ameobi Admits to Hit and Run Crash Involving Teen Driver Northwich: Former Newcastle United and Middlesbrough player Sammy Ameobi has admitted to a hit and run crash. He was driving his…