Northumberland drug dealer, 66, sent to prison A 66-year-old drug dealer from Northumberland faces five-and-a-half years behind bars. Crime
Two held after police chase through Alnwick Two suspected shoplifters were arrested following a police chase through Alnwick. News
Detective makes fresh appeal after attempted murder charge in Alnwick The detective leading an investigation into alleged assaults which led to a charge of attempted murder has made a fresh appeal for information. Crime
Offences of knife crime by repeat offenders increases The number of criminals in Northumbria convicted or cautioned for knife crime, after previously being caught carrying a blade, has increased by almost a third over the last three years. News
Fraudster who used false identity to claim almost £100,000 in benefits rumbled A fraudster who claimed almost £100,000 in benefits by using a false identity for five years has been rumbled. News
Farmer fined after pollution incident kills over 2,000 fish A north Northumberland farmer has been fined after polluting a stream with liquid fertiliser and killing thousands of fish. News
Police arrest drink and drug-drivers in month-long crackdown More than 140 motorists were arrested for drink and drug-driving over Christmas and New Year. News
Northumbria Police thank public after no nuisance calls reported over New Year Northumbria Police received more than 1,000 calls over New Year’s night ... and not one nuisance call was reported. Crime
Police hunt man who attacked dog walker A woman was attacked while walking her dog in Blyth last night. Crime
Man charged with attempted murder after reported stabbing in Alnwick A man has been remanded in custody charged with attempted murder following a reported stabbing in Alnwick. News
Christmas Eve burglaries are investigated Police are appealing for information after two burglaries on Christmas Eve. News
Fresh appeal made in search for missing woman Police have issued a fresh appeal for help to find a missing Branxton woman. News
Four arrested in pre-Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving A weekend of action run by a group of Special Constables saw 110 vehicles stopped in a crackdown on drink and drug-driving. Crime
Bravery of victim and Berwick PC's dedication secures seven year jail term in stalking case The bravery of a stalking victim and the tenacity of a dedicated officer have been praised after a 'very dangerous offender' was jailed. News
Police called to report of lost seal pup Police were left shocked after receiving a rather 'fishy' call out in Seaton Sluice. News
Police investigate Berwick vehicle thefts Police officers in Berwick are appealing for the public’s help after three vehicles were stolen. News
Thieves use dumper truck to smash their way into village shop and steal cash machine Police are hunting thieves who smashed their way into a village store using a dumper truck and stole its cash machine. Crime
Cracking down on wildlife crime in Northumberland Northumbria Police is rolling out new ‘poaching packs’ to officers in a bid to crack down on wildlife crime. News
Steep rise in child cruelty and neglect offences Child cruelty and neglect offences in the Northumbria Police force area have risen almost four-fold over the last five years, the NSPCC has revealed. News
Jail for prison worker who smuggled banned goods behind bars A former prison kitchen worker is now behind bars herself after conspiring to smuggle Spice into a jail for use by inmates. News
