The Latest Breaking News from Northumbria Police

Trucker jailed over death of 'dedicated nurse' killed in smash as he got can of pop from bag

Kenneth Wilson ploughed into the nurse's car which she had parked on the side of the road after he took his eyes off the road

Wales Online · May 9, 2022

Parents of young troublemakers handed eviction warnings in North Tyneside

10 homes were visited and were served legal action warnings due to anti-social behaviour

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022

'No sentence could ever fill the void': Tributes after nurse killed by reckless lorry driver

"We loved her and there are no words adequate for the deep grief and sorrow we feel at her untimely passing."

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022

Newcastle priest took his own life four days after being told of police investigation

Canon Michael McCoy, who was a priest at St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle, took his own life in April last year, a coroner has ruled

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022

Furious residents launch petition against HMO plans in Benton amid crime surge fears

Plans have been approved to convert the block near Four Lane Ends Metro Station into a house of multiple occupancy featuring 14 bedsits

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022

Popular Sunderland bistro closes temporarily after car crashes into front of building causing 'substantial damage'

Borneo Bistro on Hylton Road, Sunderland, will be closed for the rest of the week

Chronicle Live · May 5, 2022

Sex offender found secretly working at popular Scots hotel after fleeing 200 miles from home

Brandon Foskett, 24, was secretly working as a night porter at the hotel after being described by Northumbria Police as a potentially dangerous person.

Daily Record · May 5, 2022

'Please come home' - Sunderland mum issues desperate plea to find missing teenage son

Kieran Williams, 18, has been missing from his home for more than two weeks and his heartbroken mum is now begging anyone who knows where he is to come forward

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022

Police plane deployed as hundreds of drivers gather at Prudhoe retail park for 'car rally'

The event passed 'without incident' despite complaints from residents.

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022

Northumbria Police becoming 'increasingly concerned' for missing Sunderland man Kieran Williams

Police officers have launched an appeal to the public for help.

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2022