Tyne Tees South Tyneside

Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a missing man from South Tyneside.

Craig Francis Potts, 43, was last seen in Armstrong Court in Hebburn on January 15.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 40 160118.

Police in South Shields investigating what they are describing as 'a bogus caller incident' have released an image of two men they'd like to trace.

It's after an elderly resident was duped into signing for some roof repairs that were not needed around 11.30am on Thursday October 5 in Tadema Road in the town.

Officers are carrying out enquiries and are keen to speak to the two men pictured.

It's thought they were in the area at the time and might be able to help the police.

The daughter of a man whose organs were removed and stored without her knowledge for twenty two years says she will continue fighting for the truth.

South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to 41 families after their loved ones' body parts were kept when they were no longer needed by the police or coroner.

Julie Harrison reports:

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 73 year old pedestrian was hit by a car in South Tyneside.

It happened on North Road in Boldon Colliery at 12.45pm on August 15.

The man was knocked by a BMW. He suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to South Tyneside District Hospital for treatment.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 457 150817.