Transport and Logistics Network
A woman’s body was found inside a burned out car in a horrific discovery near Newcastle.
Shortly before 7pm on Sunday, December 11, Northumbria Police received a report of a vehicle on fire close to Matfen Brewery, Maften, near Newcastle.
Emergency ser…
A County Durham couple whose lives were blighted by crippling joint problems have transformed themselves and are now pain free after they shedding more than seven stone between them.
Julie Hibbard, 53 and Paul Greathead, 50 from Stanley now say they fe…
Just when you thought the sourdough overlords had consigned white bread to the bin of shame – Japan is re-exporting it as the next must-try nosh.
Unlike many Western tastemakers who disparage the denuded wheat kernel, white bread is finding a new audie…
Lorries will be allowed access to a controversial landfill site at 6am – to try to reduce congestion on surrounding roads. Staffordshire County Council has sanctioned the move at Walleys Quarry, in Silverdale, despite opposition from the parish council…
DPD parcel deliveries to homes in the North East will be delayed, the courier has announced.
DPD says increased demand caused by staff walkouts from its rival Royal Mail has led to a “knock on effect” as online stores and businesses switch to alternati…
A young dad who was adored by his family died after turning to drugs to cope with anxiety and depression, and inquest has heard.
Jordan Branthwaite struggled with his mental health for several years but “bravely battled” against those problems, an inqu…
It’s a bizarre dining experience where customers can expect terrible service and rude staff.
Australian chain Karen’s Diner has been a hit around the world for its straight-talking approach that sees servers go out of their way to be insulting to custo…
A drink driver was caught for a forth time after he narrowly missed crashing into a marked police car.
Steven Hedley first came to the attention of officers as he travelled in his mother’s Ford Kuga through Walker without headlights on the evening of N…
An investigation has been launched into an incident at the controversial freeport site which saw an excavator fall into the Tees. (Image: The Northern Echo)The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that it has opened an investigation followin…
Thousands of pounds worth of power tools and farming vehicles have been stolen during a string of thefts across Staffordshire. Thieves have struck in Lichfield, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stafford and South Staffordshire.
A red Daih…