Police and Crime Commissioner

Richard Armitage plays maverick forensic pathologist Ethan Winter in the new ITV drama Winter, which began this week (Picture: Eagle Eye Drama/ITV/ITVx)

Winter verges on parody but remains weirdly watchable

The Alice Ruggles Trust will be delivering the stalking prevention programme.

North East schools urged to sign up to stalking prevention programme

Kim McGuinness.

North East Mayor's message in response to reports of possible disorder

Watch 'The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley' documentary on Tuesday November 21 at 8.20pm on Shots!

Watch 'The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley' documentary

Kim McGuinness's report highlights the problems caused by the Tory cost-of-living crisis, says Julie.

JULIE ELLIOTT: Kim McGuiness's report highlights the damaging effect of the Cons...

Kim McGuinness, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, took to social media as the decision came on Friday.

Kim McGuinness condemns decision to restrict abortion rights in the US

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue firefighters taking part in the NHS Clap For Our Carers at Sunderland Royal Hospital earlier in the pandemic

Call for firefighters to be prioritised for covid vaccines as roll-out continues

Bamburgh beach
Picture by Jane Coltman

Police prepare for tourism spike in Northumberland

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aid Dominic Cummings

Durham Police boss criticises Dominic Cummings 'unwise' lockdown trip as Downing...

Kim McGuinness

Emergency fund launched to support children at risk of domestic abuse during loc...

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KIM MCGUINNESS: Urgent action is needed to help protect vital charities

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Kim McGuinness

More than 1,000 applications for new wave of officers at Northumbria Police

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuiness

Police recruitment drive launched - but fears remain over funding for new office...

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuiness

New Glasgow-style 'violence reduction unit' to launch in bid to tackle 'symptoms...

A VE Day scene in Sunderland in 1945

VE Day Bank Holiday change won't affect elections in Sunderland, say council chi...

Dame Vera Baird QC, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria.

Taxpayers in Sunderland ‘will not pick up the tab for electing Dame Vera Baird’s...
Taxpayers in Sunderland will not be forced to pick up the bill to elect a new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), it has been confirmed.
James Harrison

Northumbrias Police and Crime Commissioner, Dame Vera Baird QC

Praise as Northumbria Police is ranked the best force by national crime survey

Dame Vera Baird and Chief Constable Winton Keenen.

Police backing Time to Talk Day in support of mental health

Adelle Hulsmeier, Lecturer in Drama and Performing Arts at the University of Sunderland.

Sunderland students shine light on devastation of male rape

Assistant Chief Constable Ged Noble.

Police bosses back tougher sentences for attacks on emergency service workers

Northumbria Police Crime Commissioner Vera Baird.

Northumbria Crime Commissioner says pension bill would be 'mortal wound' to poli...

Northumbria Police are backing a national campaign to target drivers who use mobile phones

Police back national crack down on drivers using mobile phones

The raids took place on Wednesday.

Clear up mission begins after 15 are arrested in raids on suspected drug dealers

Dame Vera Baird

Northumbria Police '˜vulnerable' as cash reserves drop by Â£60m

Dame Vera Baird QC, Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria.

Crime Commissioner's plea to Home Secretary over impact of cheap drink on polici...

The raids took place in Sunderland this morning. Pictures: Northumbria Police.

Arrest after early-morning drugs raids in Sunderland

Acting Chief Constable Winton Keenan.

New temporary chief constable insists: 'Northumbria remains one of the safest pl...
A police force's new acting chief constable has reacted to rising crime figures by insisting: "Northumbria remains one of the safest places in the country."
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TWFRS Chairman, Thomas Wright; Dame Vera Baird QC, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner; Northumbria Police, ACC Rachel Bacon and TWFRS Chief Fire Officer, Chris Lowther.

Emergency services join forces to make Bonfire period the safest on record - as ...

Studies in Victim Support. From left Neighbourhood co-ordinator Paul Mullholland, student Bethany Hellawell, Deputy leader of Sunderland City Council Cllr Harry Trueman, student Kayley Walker, Neighbourhood Sergeant Phil Smailes and Principal Policy Officer Michelle Coates

Sunderland students help crime victims by becoming volunteers

Former Boldon Colliery Police Station

Internet company plans for former police station

Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird.

Have your say on Northumbria Police's share of your Council Tax

Vera Baird

Vera Baird calls on Government to lower drink drive limit

Vera Baird

Crime commissioner welcomes report on shocking figures of sexual harrassment in ...

Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Vera Baird.

Crime commissioner welcomes new report on sentencing guidelines

Vera Baird

Vera Baird re-elected as Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner

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Major campaign launched to boost voter numbers for important elections as deadli...

Adam Johnson

Sunderland can learn from Adam Johnson case and lead way forward for football

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