Newcastle sign fly-half Thomas from Ospreyspublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Newcastle Falcons sign Ospreys fly-half Josh Thomas on a two-year contract.
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Arrest as cannabis farm raided by policepublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after armed officers found a "large scale" cannabis farm in Sunderland.
Just before 09:00 officers executed a warrant at an address in the Westlands area of the city.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “The planned strike followed intelligence that suggested drug-related criminality may be operating from the property.
“Officers gained entry and located a large-scale cannabis farm"
The man was arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled drug and remains in custody.
Image source, GoogleA section of Chester Road was closed and electricity to the property and neighbouring homes was switched off "as a safety precaution."
Power has since been restored and the road reopened.
Man injured in stabbing outside shoppublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
A man has been stabbed outside a shop in Middlesbrough.
It happened just before 01:00 BST when the 22-year-old was attacked by three men wearing dark clothes and balaclavas outside Jacks convenience store in Normanby Road.
Image source, GoogleCleveland Police said the man was taken to James Cook Hospital.
Two of the attackers were believed to have been riding a motorbike.
Mum of man missing since 2011 pleads to end miserypublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Julie Fletcher says she has spent hours searching for her son who police believe was murdered.
Read MorePower turned off as armed officers remain at housepublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Electricity has been turned off to a number of homes in Sunderland as armed officers remain at a house.
Officers executed a warrant at the property in the Westlands area earlier, but have not said whether it was to carry out a search or an arrest.
Northumbria Police said electricity to the property had been switched off "as a safety precaution" but have not revealed any further details.
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End of twitter postA Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 09:00 today officers executed a warrant at an address in The Westlands area of Sunderland.
“Police remain at the scene. Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak to an officer on duty.”
Image source, GoogleFlight diverted over passenger disruptionpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Holidaymakers returning from Gran Canaria were diverted to Portugal so a passenger could be removed.
Read MoreRoad closed after 4ft sinkhole appearspublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Durham County Council has closed the road while investigations are carried out.
Read MoreMan dies after being found with serious injuriespublished at 08:42 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
A man has died after being found with serious injuries at a house in Gateshead.
The 47-year-old was found by Northumbria Police at about 09:20 BST on Tuesday at the terrace property in Clavering Road, Swalwell. He died at the scene.
A cordon was set up outside the house, which had its windows smashed.
The death is being treated as unexplained and the man's next-of-kin are being supported, the force added.
Anyone with information should contact police.
Newcastle's brilliant Brazilianpublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Transfer news: Tarkowski may make Magpies movepublished at 07:57 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Bus cut plans would hit 'lifeline' servicespublished at 06:05 British Summer Time 18 May 2022
Councillors hit back at proposals after Go North East said it needs to meet changing demand.
Read MoreTeenage girls assaulted in Stocktonpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
Two 15-year-old girls were dragged by the hair in an attack in Stockton town centre, police said.
The teenagers were waiting at a bus stop near Splash when they were attacked by a group of women in their 30s on Friday night.
It is understood the women had been ejected from a nearby pub, Cleveland Police said.
One grabbed one of the 15-year-olds by the hair and dragged her and when her friend tried to step in she was grabbed by another of the older women and was pushed to the ground, where she hit her head on the pavement.
Image source, GoogleOne of the teenagers was checked over in hospital for bumps to her head.
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.
Shearer statue moved to new home at stadiumpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
The statue of the Newcastle United hero is now "where it belongs" the club said.
Read MoreWoman fined for parking at breast cancer screeningpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
Pamela Hudson says she fears her experience might deter other women from getting checked.
Read MoreSeafront cycle lane plan gets £3.5m funding boostpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
The route will link North Shields Fish Quay with St Mary's Lighthouse at Whitley Bay.
Read MoreCounty Championship, day one as it happened, Lawrence hits century for Essexpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
Relive the opening day of the latest County Championship as it happens as Dan Lawrence hits 100 not out for Essex at Old Trafford.
Read MoreTransfer news: Newcastle to tempt Mourinho to St James' Parkpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
Search for biker who drove at police officerpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
A motorcyclist who was asked to stop by a police officer drove at the PC, leaving him injured.
The attack happened in Gateshead at about 15:20 BST on 5 May when officers on patrol in Wythburn Place asked a man on an electric motorcross bike to stop.
Image source, Northumbria PoliceHe drove at the officer, knocking him over and causing minor injuries, before running off.
Northumbria Police have released a photo of man (above) they would like to trace.
Leisure site shuts for four more weeks over safetypublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
Crown Estates said an update of "systems and measures" at Newcastle's The Gate would be carried out.
Read MoreArsenal don't deserve Champions League - Xhakapublished at 08:47 British Summer Time 17 May 2022
Granit Xhaka says Arsenal "don't deserve to play in the Champions League" following their 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United in the Premier League.
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