Anti-fraud advice issued for WhatsApp group users in UK

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • , 58m ago

WhatsApp group chat members are being warned by City of London Police that they could inadvertently fall foul of criminals while using the messaging app.

Local Elections 2024: Full results for South Tyneside

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 1, 2m ago

Labour now hold 28 of South Tyneside council’s 54 seats, while the Greens hold 11 and the remaining 15 are held by independents.

Local Elections North East 2024 LIVE: Labour gain North East as Houchen holds Tees Valley

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 2, 25m ago

North East local elections 2024. Ben Houchen wins Tees Valley Mayoral race as count continue in North East and North Yorkshire and council results revealed for Hartlepool, Sunderland, Newcastle, South Shields, Gateshead and North Tyneside

Some of those locked up at Teesside Crown Court in April

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 2, 58m ago

Here are some of the most serious offenders who were locked up at Teesside Crown Court.

Local Elections 2024: Dogs at polling stations in North East

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 2, 45m ago

Dogs at polling stations is our favourite part of elections and we want to see yours!

Picture gallery of Prince William's visits to Seaham and Newcastle

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 3, 24m ago

Here's a picture gallery of the The Prince of Wales's visit to a County Durham company and opening a new centre which will provide a crucial lifeline to men experiencing suicidal crisis in the North East.

Prince William visits Seaham and Newcastle during royal visit

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 3, 52m ago

The Prince of Wales’s visit to a centre which helps men who were thinking of suicide will help save lives, one of the service users has said.

Spring Gardens School in North Tyneside calls for government funding

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 5, 58m ago

Schools are falling into disrepair because of a lack of funds, with classrooms, playgrounds and toilets not being maintained, according to a new report

North Tyneside man facing August trial for murder of Andrew Darn, 35

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 4, 51m ago

A trial date has been confirmed in the case of a man accused of a fatal stabbing at a North East industrial estate one morning last month.

Postcode Lottery across the North East for the month

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 6, 58m ago

A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the past month.

Newcastle: £500m vision for former hospital site

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 5, 58m ago

A £500 million regeneration of Newcastle’s former General Hospital into new homes and research facilities has been hailed as a “pioneering new neighbourhood”.

Jamie Driscoll Angel of the North election stunt

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 7, 58m ago

A group of climate activists has claimed responsibility for projecting an election message backing one of the candidates for North East mayor across the Angel of the North.

Prolific thief banned from every store in Sunderland

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 7, 59m ago

A prolific thief who is banned from every city centre store has been jailed – after ignoring a court order.

Police attend incident on Westbourne Drive in Shiney Row

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 8, 28m ago

Police have been seen attending an incident on Westbourne Drive in Shiney Row

Cannabis plants worth £350k seized in Chopwell.

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 8, 29m ago

Hundreds of cannabis plants worth an estimated £350,000 have been seized by officers in Chopwell, Gateshead.

South Shields ferry passengers spot seal sunbathing on jetty

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 8, 44m ago

A cute little seal is delighting customers on the Shields Ferry today, Thursday 25 April, after being spotted lounging right next to the north landing.

Sunderland murder investigation: Forensic officers on scene

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 8, 28m ago

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a suspected assault in Sunderland, police have confirmed.

Sunderland murder investigation as man dies after suspected assault

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 8, 1m ago

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a suspected assault in Lily Street, Millfield, Sunderland.

Newcastle Market Shaker incident: Police release image

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 9, 2m ago

Police have released an image of a man they would like to trace after a man was hospitalised following an alleged assault in the Market Shaker, in Newcastle's Bigg Market, on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Longbenton man jailed for rape of teenager over Christmas

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 10, 58m ago

Mark Fairman tried to ply a teenage girl with drink before pinning her down and raping her.

Best and worst Durham, Tyneside, Yorkshire places to visit

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 11, 58m ago

The study, which is conducted by The Telegraph, has listed out the top 69 cities in the UK list.

Ex-North East police officer branded ‘creepy’ by his victims

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 12, 58m ago

An ex-North East police officer who sexually assaulted two women while he was working as a legal advisor was branded ‘creepy’ by his victims.

Pictures of sunrise off coast at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 12, 58m ago

Swimmers took a freezing cold dip at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth, this morning (Sunday, April 21) with a stunning sunrise as a backdrop.

Newcastle: Residents told to leave homes in hammer blow

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 12, 58m ago

“Horrified” tenants of homes in Newcastle, who have battled to have major problems with their listed homes rectified, have been told they will have to leave.

Postcode Lottery wins in Sedgefield, Peterlee, Newcastle

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 13, 58m ago

A number of postcodes in the North East have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week.

A182 Easington Lane crash: Motorcyclist dies after crash

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 13, 33m ago

A motorcyclist has died after his Yamaha crashed into a pedestrian island for reasons yet to be determined in South Hetton Road, Easington Lane, on Friday night (April 19).

Arrests after burglaries in Darras Hall, Jesmond and Sunderland

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 14, 58m ago

Five more arrested following further enquiries after a series of high-value burglaries.

Newcastle/Gateshead: Cyclists criticise Tyne Bridge works

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 14, 58m ago

Council bosses have been accused of not doing enough to help people walk or cycle into Newcastle.

Bungalow with 'green flat roof' approved in Sunderland

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 15, 58m ago

Fresh plans for a bungalow development on vacant land in Roker have been given the green light by council development chiefs.

Motorcycles seized in police operation across North East

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 15, 42m ago

A motorcycle crime taskforce seized 11 bikes and arrested three riders during a 48-hour blitz.

International audience expected for autism charity’s conference

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 16, 58m ago

International audience expected for North East autism charity’s conference

Sunderland: Housing plans approved for ex-garage site

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 15, 58m ago

Fresh housing plans approved on former ‘eyesore’ service station site

Whitley Bay : Nine hurt in 'fight' near The Victoria pub

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 15, 58m ago

Nine people were injured in an alleged brawl The Victoria pub on Whitley Road, Whitley Bay, shortly after 8pm last night (Wednesday, April 18).

Dunston and Blaydon leisure centres and pools get funding

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 16, 58m ago

Dunston Leisure Centre and Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre set to receive a cut of an over £4m grant following council approval.

Lyndon Longhorne from Crook is aiming for Paris Paralympics

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 17, 58m ago

Fresh from competing at the British Swimming Championships, Crook’s Lyndon Longhorne has a tense wait to find out if he’s made the national team for a second Paralympics.

CCTV of burglar stealing alcohol in Bobby's Bar, Sunderland

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 16, 58m ago

A thief who stole ten bottles of alcohol from Bobby’s Bar on Low Row, Sunderland, last Monday evening (April 8) has been jailed.

Baby taken to hospital after fall at Longsands Beach, Tynemouth

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 16, 40m ago

A five-month-old baby has been taken to hospital after their pram fell from a grass embankment to the ground below in Longsands Beach, Tynemouth.

Man banned from driving after RTC in Newcastle

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 16, 38m ago

Dangerous driver Stephen Sinclair has been banned from the roads after knocking over a motorcycle rider on Adelaide Road in Newcastle.

Euro 24 dedicated fans' areas in Newcastle and Sunderland city centres

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 18, 58m ago

There will be large-scale fans’ areas in Times Square, Newcastle, but this year also in Sunderland, for matches during the tournament in Germany.

Man dies after crash involving electric motorcycle on A19, Jarrow

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 18, 1m ago

A man who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic collision in South Tyneside has sadly died.

Appeal after alleged sexual assault near Newcastle University

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 18, 24m ago

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an alleged sexual assault near Newcastle University.

Sunderland ‘Dog walking field’ planned for Penshaw area

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 20, 58m ago

Plans for a bookable “dog walking field” in the Penshaw area on the outskirts of Sunderland have been submitted to council development bosses.

Plans for pizza cafe near Sunderland's Penshaw Monument

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 21, 58m ago

Plans have been submitted for a “pizza café” development near a famous North East landmark

Images show Sunderland's new Sheepfolds housing scheme

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 22, 58m ago

Striking images showing how a new riverside residential community of the Sheepfolds area of Sunderland could look.

Cannabis farm seized in Winlaton

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 22, 58m ago

More than 600 cannabis plants have been seized and two men charged in the latest police action against drug-related crime in Gateshead.

North Tyneside kidnapper forfeits £50k under Proceeds of Crime Act

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 24, 29m ago

Robert Fidler, who was at the centre of a kidnap plot on North Tyneside, has been ordered to forfeit an estimated £50k worth of cash and property.

Bond and Harry Potter filmmaker returns to North East

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 25, 58m ago

Cameraman behind Bond and Harry Potter movies returns to North East roots to inspire budding moviemakers

Newcastle: Journalist Yvonne Ridley to challenge Labour MP

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 25, 54m ago

MMARY A journalist and activist has declared that she will challenge a Newcastle MP at the next general election.

Body of woman found in Shields Road in Walkergate, Newcastle

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 25, 27m ago

A woman has been found dead in a North East property after paramedics were called out this morning (Monday, March 8).

Details of The Hoppings on the Town Moor, Newcastle

thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/northdurham/ • 27, 58m ago

The Hoppings will take up residence on the Town Moor, Newcastle – for the 142nd time – for ten days from Friday 21 to Sunday 30 June.