Author: Stockton Advertiser

A MAN has suffered serious facial injuries after being hit with a machete before being robbed.

Man attacked with machete – has lager and cash stolen

A WOMAN was arrested on suspicion of murder this morning.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder

Man’s death no longer treated as suspicious – police

Man's death no longer treated as suspicious – police

MORE than 100,000 people have so far watched dramatic footage of soldiers storming a North-East shopping centre.

Armed troops storm North-East shopping centre in viral video

A CONTROVERSIAL application to build 130 homes on and around a riding school in Eaglescliffe has been postponed due to traffic concerns.

Riding stables to close if houses are built

A RUNAWAY goat gave residents a surprise this morning.

Runaway goat is spotted on streets early this morning

AN MP who has campaigned for tougher animal cruelty sentences today welcomed news that the Government plans to impose sentences of up to five years in prison.

MP welcomes tougher prison sentences for animal abusers

A CHARITY which works within prisons across the region is looking for new volunteers to join its team.

Do you have what it takes to volunteer in a prison? Charity offering chance to volunteer

A G4S employee who sent an anonymous letter threatening to blow up vans and demanding £1m from the firm issued an apology to colleagues from court before he was locked up for two years for blackmail.

G4S worker who threatened to blow up vans and demanded £1m says sorry – jailed for two years

THE Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been accused of “moving the goalposts” and applying a “double standard” over the region’s packed prisons.

Ministry of Justice accused of 'moving goalposts' over prison figures