Author: Kathryn Riddell

Northumbria Police officers discovered thousands of pounds in cash and hauls of cannabis and amphetamine during the raids in Hexham and Ashington

UK McDonald's branches have reopened in Gateshead, South Shields, Northumberland and County Durham

UK McDonald's branches have reopened in Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham

Neighbours had reported their concerns to police and officers found cannabis plants being grown inside the Northumberland home

The young rider was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing on the A1147 on the bank holiday

Bus driver Michael Saunderson from Ashington failed a drugs test after police officers found that the bus 'reeked' of cannabis

Police want to find Craig Appleby after he failed to appear in court over an assault which happened more than a year ago

The fire which destroyed a number of cars is being treated as arson and police are now gathering evidence

The cyclist was struck by a Volkswagen Bora car on Remschied Way in Ashington on Saturday evening

Footage shows the moment an arsonist set fire to the cars at the Ashington dealership