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The crash happened on the A69 between Hexham and Haydon Bridge. (Photo by Google)

Two people have died after A69 crash

Soma Sirwan was reported missing on Monday, November 27. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Appeal to find a missing Northumberland mum and son

The matter has now been referred to Northumbria Police by the council. (Photo from archives)

Unlawful exit payments scandal referred to police

Three fire engines were in attendance at the incident. (Photo by National World)

Emergency services called to house fire

Northumbria Police Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine. (Photo by LDRS)

Police chief admits 'not acceptable' shoplifting policy

Police are appealing for anybody who witnessed the crash to come forward. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

27-year-old woman arrested after two car crash

The memorial gardens in Amble were desecrated last weekend. (Photo by Google)

War memorial desecrated with eggs and litter

Zoe Williams and Thomas Surtees. Picture: Northumbria Police

Teacher and her boyfriend jailed for child sex abuse crimes

Andrew Peart.

Man set to face trial accused of murder

Police are advising the public to take precautions after a number of recent burglaries. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Jewellery and gold stolen during burglary spree

The robbery took place at the Co-op on Milburn Road. (Photo by Google)

Cash and cigarettes stolen in shop robbery
Northumbria Police officers are investigating the robbery of a convenience store in Ashington.

The iconic tree appeared in the 1991 Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Police provide update on investigation into felling of Sycamore Gap tree

Kim McGuinness. Picture courtesy of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria.

New police unit to drive down motorbike crime and disorder

Sheldon Flanighan (left) was murdered by Toby Kelly, who ran over him with a van outside a Cramlington pub. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Life sentence for ambulance worker's killer

The surrender bin has been set up at the police station in Bedlington. (Photo by Google)

Knife surrender bin set up in Bedlington

Northumbria Police launched a five-day crackdown on wanted fugitives. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

33 wanted fugitives arrested in police crackdown

Cramlington man Sheldon Flanighan died after being knocked down outside The Bay Horse on April 1. (Photo by family)

Murdered man's family 'utterly shattered' by his loss

Toby Kelly, left, and victim Sheldon Flanighan.

Blyth van driver convicted of murder of Cramlington man

Two men fell when the installation of the platform went wrong. (Photo by HSE)

Fine for heavy lifting firm after worker injured in Blyth

Tony Wilmott, senior archaeologist at Historic England, assessed the damage to the wall at Sycamore Gap. (Photo by National Trust)

Public body suspects tree felling damaged Hadrian's Wall

The crash occurred near the junction of the A1068 and the A189. (Photo by Google)

Road in Northumberland reopened after crash

Police want to talk to this man, who was in the area at the time of the incident. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Police appeal to trace man after theft

50-year-old Martin Richards has been handed a 22-year prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Rapist jailed for subjecting schoolgirl to two years of abuse

Fly-tipping in Lynemouth.

Bedlington man fined for fly-tipping

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

North Tyneside man caught on CCTV dragging body is sentenced

Geoffrey O’Brien pleaded guilty to all three offences at Newcastle Crown Court. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Thief jailed after stealing from two women

Martin Brooks has been sacked by Northumbria Police. (Photo by Tony Gillan)

Drink driving police officer sacked

The iconic tree appeared in the 1991 Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Two arrested in Sycamore Gap investigation
Two further arrests have been made by Northumbria Police officers investigating the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree.

NIFCA's St Aidan patrol vessel. (Photo by NIFCA)

Fisherman prosecuted for illicit lobster catch

Cramlington man Sheldon Flanighan died after being knocked down outside The Bay Horse on April 1.

Man accused of murder thought he was about to be attacked, court hears

Magistrates handed Adam Watson, 24, a 10 month, 20 day prison sentence. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Shoplifter caught with bag of stolen meat

ACC Scott Young presents Sean Parker with an award in recognition of his actions that day. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Police staff member praised for life-saving actions

WMA Vehicle Hire and Sales in Bedlington. Picture: Google

Thief stole cars by ramming them out of compound

Janice and David Hunter, who had been together for 56 years. (Photo: family picture)

Appeal against David Hunter release begins

Northumbria Police had received a tip-off about the address in Ashington. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Man charged after suspected cannabis farm find

The incident took place on Maple Street in Ashington. (Photo by Google)

Boy hospitalised after dog attack

Newcastle Crown Court.

Prison inmate who sent sinister Snapchats to his ex is jailed

Cramlington man Sheldon Flanighan died outside The Bay Horse on April 1.

Ambulance worker was killed almost immediately, jury hears

More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes were seized. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Shop closed down after illegal tobacco products found

Cramlington man Sheldon Flanighan died after being knocked down outside The Bay Horse on April 1.

Murder accused was acting like 'bad news', jurors hear

Susan Mitchell, 33, of Roseneath Court, Ashington, has been jailed and banned from driving. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Drink driver jailed after causing fatal crash

Jamie Brown admitted stealing from the Co-op within hours of his release. (Photo by Northumbria Police/Google)

Shoplifter recalled to prison within 12 hours of his release

Cramlington man Sheldon Flanighan died after being knocked down outside The Bay Horse on April 1.

Sheldon Flanighan murder trial opens

Connor Pearson-Hartley, 20, of Kendal Drive, Cramlington was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Rapist lured his victim into the woods before attack

Police are appealing for any witnesses or people with relevant dashcam footage to get in contact. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Two arrested after alleged hit and run
Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected hit and run took place in Cramlington at the weekend.

News from Northumbria Police.

Police make arrests in connection with suspected arson attack

News from Northumbria Police.

Two men arrested after suspected cannabis farm discovered

The scheme is run by Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness. (Photo by archive)

Community groups awarded cash seized from criminals

Thermal cameras are being used by police in Northumberland.

New technology helping to tackle rural crime and find missing people

Alnwick Police Station.

Concerns raised after suspected arson attack in Alnwick

David Borley, 40, was given a 19-year sentence for acquiring and distributing £1.2m of cocaine on a commercial scale. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Drug dealing football coach sentenced

The Sycamore Gap tree was chopped down sometime late on Wednesday night or early on Thursday morning. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Second arrest after Sycamore Gap tree cut down

The crash happened on Old Great North Road near the junction with Berwick Hill Road. (Photo by Google)

Man in his 30s dies after an early hours crash

Ginger and white cat Loki has since been rehomed by the RSPCA. (Photo by RSPCA)

Woman barred from having pets for the third time

Newcastle Crown Court.

Blyth man jailed for violent attack on partner