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15/07/2025

NORTH EAST AEROSPACE COMPANY CANCELS SICK PAY FOR WORKERS - 96 PER CENT VOTE TO STRIKE

An aerospace company which has tried to cancel sick pay for workers now faces industrial action after a massive majority voted to strike.

Bosses at Gardner Aerospace are attempting to cut the first three days of sick pay for staff in Consett, County Durham,

Furious workers voted to strike with a 96 per cent majority on a turnout of 87 per cent.

Gardner Aerospace's Consett site produces high precision sheet metal components, which is heavy manual work, often resulting in directly resulted illness such as RSI, muscular skeletal conditions, and the development of hernias.

GMB will now meet members to discuss next steps.

Etain Stobbart, GMB Organiser, said:

'Gardner Aerospace proudly claims that their best investment is their people.

"We agree: it's huge profits are based on the physically demanding work of front-line staff.

"To try and reduce our members sick pay demonstrates they are not living their values.

"Instead of dealing with the root cause of injuries at work, Gardner is attempting to punish hard working staff.

"GMB will not accept this attack on our members terms and conditions.

"It's time for Gardner Aerospace to get back round the table and make this right.'

15/07/2025

Police Appeal for Witnesses After A1 Crash Leaves Five Injured, Two Critical

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious three-vehicle collision in Northumberland that left five people injured.

The incident occurred shortly after 1pm on Wednesday, July 9, on the A1 near Earsdon. Emergency services responded to the scene where a white BMW M5, a white Mitsubishi Sh**un, and a grey Ford Fiesta had been involved in a collision.

Five individuals—including two women in their 20s and 70s, two men in their 50s and 70s, and one child—were taken to hospital for treatment. The driver and front-seat passenger of the Ford Fiesta remain in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The road was temporarily closed in both directions but has since reopened.

Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit is leading the investigation and urging anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to it to get in touch.

Information can be submitted via direct message on Northumbria Police’s social media, through their website’s live chat or report form, or by calling 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20250709-0534.

15/07/2025

Northumbria police are aware of social media posts claiming a girl was r***d in Kingston Park, Newcastle, last Thursday.

They can confirm they have not received any reports of this nature.

Since being made aware of the posts, they have also carried out a number of enquiries and have not been able to identify a victim or find evidence of such an offence occurring.

They would encourage anyone who has been the victim of an offence or has any information to come forward.

You can do so by sending them a DM on social media, or by using live chat and report forms on their website.

You can also call 101 quoting reference number: NP-20250714-1203

They would also encourage people to be mindful of the impact of what they share on social media and to get their information from reliable sources.

Sharing unsubstantiated information can be extremely damaging.

15/07/2025

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15/07/2025

⚠️Have you seen Christopher?

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the 47-year-old who was reported missing from home in Bishop Auckland at around 3pm yesterday.

Extensive enquiries have been carried out but officers are now asking for the public’s help.

Christopher is white and was last seen wearing red trainers and jeans.

If you have any information that could help locate Christopher, call 999.

14/07/2025

APPEAL | Do you recognise these men?

Police are hoping to speak with them as they investigate a burglary in the Fenham area of Newcastle.

It was reported to have happened between around 2.35pm and 2.50pm on Friday, July 4, on Cedar Road.

Offenders had forced entry to the rear door of a residential property, and taken items including jewellery of sentimental value and money.

The men pictured were believed to have been in the area at the time, and may be able to help police.

The men, or anyone who knows them, should send Northumbria police a DM on social media, or use live chat and report forms on their website.

Those unable to make contact in these ways can call 101. Please quote crime ref: 076273F/25

14/07/2025

APPEAL | Were you travelling on the B6318 Military Road close to the junction with Matfen, Northumberland, at about 2.25pm yesterday?

You could be witness to a collision where a motorcycle rider, a man in his 50s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

It was reported that a grey Range Rover car was travelling westbound and turned at the junction, when for reasons yet to be established, it has collided with a black-and-red coloured Aprilia motorcycle travelling in a group, who were heading towards the direction of Harlow Hill.

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Our thoughts are firmly with the family and loved ones of the man who has sadly died in this tragic collision.

Police will continue to offer them all of the support they need and ask that their privacy is respected at this time.

Police are now appealing for any information and in particular, anyone with dashcam footage of the vehicles involved, to come forward.

If you were travelling in either direction on the B6318 Military Road around the time of this collision, any information you are able to provide could prove crucial to their enquiries.

Anyone with information or footage should get in touch and call 101. Please quote reference number: NP-20250713-0731.

14/07/2025

Following a public appeal, a male who police wanted to identify as part of their enquiries following a report of an assault at McDonalds on Burn Road, Hartlepool, on 3rd July, has now been identified.

Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal and contacted police with information 👍🏻

14/07/2025

Motorcyclist Killed in A1 Collision Near South Charlton – Police Appeal for Witnesses

Northumbria Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Northumberland that claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

The incident occurred shortly after 1.50pm on Sunday, July 13, on the A1 northbound near the junction with the B6347, close to South Charlton.

A silver Volvo XC90 was reported to be crossing the northbound carriageway when it collided with two Honda motorcycles under circumstances still being investigated.

Emergency services attended the scene, but sadly, one of the motorcyclists—a woman in her 50s—was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

The second motorcyclist, a man also in his 50s, was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious. He has since been discharged.

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in police custody.

Officers from Northumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are carrying out enquiries and have asked any witnesses to come forward—particularly those who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.

Inspector Steven Clare said, “A woman has lost her life in this tragic incident, and our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We are doing everything we can to support them and to determine exactly what happened.”

He added: “We are keen to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time. Even the smallest detail or piece of footage could help us with our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police through social media, live chat, or the report form on the Force’s website. Alternatively, call 101 quoting reference NP-20250713-0684.

14/07/2025

GOOD NEWS | Missing teenager Summer who we appealed for information to locate earlier today has been found safe and well.

Thank you to those who shared our appeal for information - we really appreciate it 😃

14/07/2025

Have you seen Carter Worthy ?

Carter, aged 11 is missing from Middlesbrough and officers are appealing for information to help find him.

Carter was last seen at 2200 and believed to be in the Pallister Park area.

When Carter was last seen, he was wearing black hoody and black trousers.

Anyone who thinks they might have seen Carter, or anyone who has any information, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number CVP-25-130578 ☎️

13/07/2025

Leona, also known as Poppy, aged 32, has now been located safely.

Thank you to everyone who shared the post to help find her.

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