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Enjoy bonfires and fireworks safely
Residents are being urged to keep safe during this year’s bonfire and fireworks celebrations by attending organised displays.
Northumbria Police is working closely with other emergency services and local authorities to raise awareness of the importance of safety.
The joint campaign is designed to prevent injuries and deaths caused by bonfires and fireworks.
Police officers have also been visiting schools to educate youngsters about bonfire and firework safety.
Getting to grips with disorder
Anti-social behaviour in Newcastle City Centre is being targeted in a joint operation.
Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police have joined forces to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Old Eldon Square, home of the city’s War Memorial.
Young people and adults who cause disruption to shoppers and businesses by being disorderly, abusive, drinking and committing crime are being targeted.
The operation includes additional patrols in the area by officers from the city centre Neighbourhood Policing Team and the city council’s enforcement section with the support of Eldon Square security staff.
Slowing down the speeders
Police in Northumberland are tackling a speeding issue which was highlighted by local residents.
A recent public survey highlighted speeding as a priority for officers in West Tynedale.
Officers carried out an operation in Halton Lea Gate where they stopped speeding motorists, spoke to them about speeding and took further action where necessary.
In just under six hours they issued 15 fixed penalty notices to drivers caught doing between 40 and 50mph on a 30 mph road.
Police stopped a total of 29 cars during the operation.
New REACH centre opens
A new REACH centre for victims of rape has opened in Sunderland.
The centre - named after pioneering doctor Ellis Fraser – is located on the site of the Children’s Hospital on Durham Road.
The centre was developed by Northumbria Police and City Hospitals Sunderland. It has a fully equipped forensic unit and aims to help rape victims in a calm, unthreatening, professional environment.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Dave Pryer said: "We are always looking at ways to improve the service we can offer to the public and this unit is part of our commitment to providing the best possible service to the victims of sexual offences."
The free service is available to anyone who is over 16 at the time of the assault. Victims do not have to report a crime to receive help.
REACH centre staff are available for enquiries and to pre-book appointments on 0191 221 9222.
On their bikes for charity
A Northumbria Police Inspector and South Tyneside youngsters have been raising money for charity.
Ian King, Neighbourhood Inspector for Hebburn and Jarrow, cycled around Europe’s largest man-made lake, Kielder Water in Northumberland, at the end of October.
He was joined by 10 youngsters and South Tyneside Council youth detached workers Darren McCarty, Ray Whalen and Lea Bradwell.
The venture was in aid of the Blue Lamp Foundation. The charity, founded by Northumbria PC David Rathband, provides immediate financial support to emergency services personnel who have been injured in the line of duty as a result of a criminal act.
