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Helicopter helps to deliver baby joy
Officers were forced to close part of the A1 near Brownieside due to a jack-knifed lorry, causing tail backs.
Stuck in the traffic was a pregnant woman who was on her way to Berwick Maternity Unit, having gone into premature labour.
The police helicopter attended and transported the woman to Wansbeck District Hospital. She gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Officer awarded MBE
A Northumbria Police officer ended 2010 on a high when he was named in the New Year Honours List.
South Tyneside based Neighbourhood Sergeant Bede McCabe received an MBE for services to policing.
Sgt McCabe joined the force in 1983. He has previously twice been awarded the High Sheriff's Cup for his contribution to policing in the community.
Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Jim Campbell said: "This award is an acknowledgement of the significant contribution Bede McCabe has made to Northumbria Police and the communities he serves. We are all pleased for him and grateful his hard work has been recognised in this way."
Festive thieves thwarted
A campaign aimed at stopping criminals from ruining Christmas gathered pace in December.
The ‘Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Christmas’ campaign was rolled out to help people avoid becoming victim to thieves during the festive period.
Northumbria Police worked closely with retailers to provide advice to shoppers and the wider the public about keeping their Christmas gifts out of sight both at home and in the car.
The campaign was a success across the force.
A series of police operations targeted known criminals. Arrests were made and stolen goods were seized.
Celebrity backing for campaign
Another Northumbria Police campaign has attracted celebrity support.
Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer and Saracens rugby union player Hayden Smith are backing the force’s No Need to Speed initiative.
The initiative is encouraging young and new drivers aged between 17 and 24 to sign up to a road safety pledge.
This is a voluntary commitment to driving safely, keeping to speed limits, respecting other motorists, and not using a mobile phone while driving.
Find out more at the No need to speed - Make the commitment! campaign page.
Don't forget to join the No need to speed Facebook page to get all the latest news.
New base for officers
Neighbourhood officers in Wallsend now have a new base in the centre of the town thanks to North Tyneside Council.
Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team have been given office space in Wallsend Town Hall on the high street, which they are using for drop-in sessions for local residents and meetings with partners.
Inspector David Guthrie said: "We're very pleased to have this new facility right in the heart of the town in an accessible public building which is well known by most local people.”
