Northumbria Police10 hrs agoMore than 200 rural crimes 'extremely worrying'Rothbury councillor Steven Bridgett says rural crime "disrupted livelihoods" and was an "epidemic".10 hrs ago3 days agoSchool evacuated over 'malicious communication'Coquet Community School thanks parents for their understanding as the site closes early.3 days ago6 days agoPedestrian in 70s dies after being hit by carNorthumbria Police is seeking witnesses to the crash which happened in Gateshead on Monday. 6 days ago6 days ago£1m of 'illegally imported' cigarettes seizedAlmost 75kg of rolling tobacco and 200,000 packets of cigarettes are recovered from a house.6 days ago7 days agoRiver car teens most likely drowned, inquest hearsInquests open for Jackson Duke, 17, and 16-year-olds Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw.7 days ago6 Oct 2026Two arrests as university buildings cordoned offNorthumbria Police says it was called out to reports of a suspicious item at Newcastle University.6 Oct 20265 Oct 2026Teen fire death case against mum and brother endsA four-week-long trial was due to begin over the death of 18-year-old Leah Casson.5 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Man quizzed over huge illegal waste dumpsPolice are investigating illegal dumps at Hartlepool and Peterlee, plus one near Newcastle Airport.1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Boy arrested after river deaths released on bail Jackson Duke, 17, and Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw, both 16, died when a car entered the water.1 Oct 2026...
