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Officers are stepping up patrols to deal with anti-social behaviour (ASB) in and around Plessey Woods in Northumberland.
Residents and visitors to the parkland have raised concerns about rowdy behaviour, people riding motorcycles and quad bikes, abusive language and general issues of ASB.
Bedlington Neighbourhood Inspector Trevor Oakley, said: "Plessey Woods is a lovely parkland for people to enjoy and we don't want the problem behaviour of a few people spoiling the enjoyment for the vast majority of visitors, which is why we want to nip the problem in the bud.
"We know anti-social behaviour causes concern to local people which can seriously affect their quality of life. We know youths and other people have been gathering in Plessey Woods in Bedlington and causing anti-social behaviour and disorder.
"We've had number of calls from people concerned about off-road motorbikes and quad bikes being ridden in the area over recent weeks. Their behaviour has been causing a disturbance to residents and visitors, who were also worried about their safety, and distress to dog walkers and horse riders who regularly use the area.
"As a result we've increased our neighbourhood patrols of in the area at the key times these incidents have been reported. Officers have also been out talking to residents about the problem and making enquiries to find out who has been responsible for the anti-social behaviour.
"We are working closely with our partner agencies to tackle this. Neighbourhood officers have carried out regular patrols in the area and spoken to those causing a nuisance, in addition measures have been put in place to deter any further disorder.
"I hope people are reassured by the action we're taking and would ask they continue to help us target offenders by providing us with information on those who ride motorbikes irresponsibly and illegally.
"I'd urge people to contact us with any concerns they have about this or any other issues in their area."
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, said: "There is no place for anti-social behaviour in our communities and I welcome the work being carried out in Plessey Woods to address people's concerns. Here we have a great example of Northumbria Police working with partners to take action to tackle the small minority involved in causing anti-social behaviour and reduce its impact on the local neighbourhood. Residents must feel assured that their concerns are being addressed and I urge anyone with any information or concerns to contact their neighbourhood police team."
Councillor Liz Simpson, chair of the safer Northumberland Partnership, said: “Northumberland County Council is fully committed to working with Northumbria Police to tackle anti-social behaviour throughout the county. I would like to reassure all those who visit Plessey Woods that the council and the police are determined to keep the area safe.”
Police are reminding riders of motorbikes and quad bikes on public roads that they must have a valid licence and insurance or could face prosecution and that riders cannot use a motorbike on private land without the genuine permission of the landowner.
Officers will stop bikes causing a nuisance and issue a Section 59 warning to riders, telling them if they continue to drive anti-socially or dangerously and receive a second warning within 12 months their bike can be seized and may be crushed.
People can contact police on 101, extension 69191 or via the Northumbria Police website, www.northumbria.police.uk
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Police are appealing for information after a number of cars were broken into in Bedlington.
Between 9pm on Wednesday, March 11, and 8am on Thursday, March 12, five cars were targeted by thieves in the Hazelmere Estate area.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish what has been taken but police believe the offenders have chosen to steal from vehicles that were left unlocked and insecure.
Officers are in the area carrying out enquiries and are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them.
Neighbourhood Inspector Trevor Oakley said: "Twelve cars were broken into on Sunday night and today we have now had five more reports. There is obviously a thief or thieves operating in Bedlington looking for easy opportunities to get into people's cars.
"We are carrying out enquiries, checking CCTV footage and speaking to local residents and there will be extra officers patrolling the areas where the crimes have happened.
"We need residents to help us by removing all of their valuables from their cars overnight and making sure their car is locked when they park it up.
"If thieves are specifically targeting cars that are unlocked then make sure yours isn't an easy target by locking it when you leave it."
Anyone who saw anything suspicious around the times of the thefts, or anyone with any information is asked to contact police in Bedlington on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 175  030315.
The appeal comes as part of Operation Soundwave - a force wide initiative targeting opportunist thieves and burglars.
For crime prevention information and advice on how to protect your property visit: http://www.northumbria.police.uk/advice_and_information/crime_prevention/vehicle_security/index/index.asp

 
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Police are appealing for information after a pizza shop was burgled in Bedlington Station.
Between 7:18pm and 7:25pm on Sunday, February 22, someone went into Gino's Pizza shop in Clayton Street climbed over the counter and stole money from the till. The thief then fled the shop.
Enquiries are ongoing into the burglary and police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 963 220215.

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Gas meter stolen in Bedlington

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Police are appealing for information after a gas meter was stolen in Bedlington.
Between midnight and 10am on Wednesday, January 14, thieves stole an external gas meter from outside of an address in Front Street East.
Enquiries are ongoing into the theft and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number sn 500 14/01/15.
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Remembering Doctor Brown

By UJAY, in News,

These three characters have all had a positive influence on this, their local community. Shown on the left, I remember Dr Brown with his pet Boxer dog. He was the perfect 'Gentle Man' who spoke to everyone,tipped his hat to all the ladies and spoke to their children. Unfortunately, in his later years, after losing his wife, he became a little confused. I was always amused to see his car parked at all angles along Bedlington Front Street. Everyone seemed to understand and did not mind. I once found him driving his little, light blue, Ford Fiesta, around the Plessey roundabout, the wrong way, hopelessly lost. I had to lead him back into Bedlington. I am pleased to have known him as he was of a generation when Doctors were only too glad to be available to their local community.
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Bedlington Timeline

By Adam Hogg, in News,

As part of Light up Bedlington, Leading Link are wanting to create Timeline highlighting Bedlington's history.
This Interactive timeline of Bedlington requires Photos (Old and New) and creative Writing.
Space is limited and therefore requires to be booked in advance, The Event will be held at 90a Front Street East/ The old Gas shop and former Synergy Radio Station between 9.30am - 12.30pm on Wedensday 26th November.
To book please fill in the booking form on the bottom of the Light up Bedlington page, link is below:
http://www.lightupbedlington.co.uk/
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Newburn Murder Victim is Local

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Police have charged fifty year-old Clare Humble, of the same address, with murder.
Thirty nine year-old Lee Nicholson of Lydford Court, Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle, has been charged with "perverting the course of justice".
Both persons will appear before Bedlington Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
Andy Millne
In 2007 Tesco unveiled plans to redevelop its Bedlington town centre store including the introduction of additional retail units and office space. In 2014 the residents of Bedlington are still waiting for work to begin despite a key town centre asset being handed over as part of the deal. The "Gap Site", a parcel of land in the heart of the market place remains unused and leaves the town's ongoing development in a state of limbo.
Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery has written to Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis requesting a meeting amid concerns that the proposed plans have now been "permanently shelved". He has started a campaign to request Tesco develop the site as promised or return the asset to someone that will.
Mr Lavery, speaking to Chronicle Live journalist Brian Daniel said, "The situation is a hugely disappointing one for everyone concerned particularly given that when originally passed by planners this scheme was heralded as the biggest single investment in the history of the town. The failure to progress this development leaves Bedlington in a state of limbo.
"Accessibility from the car park at the rear entrance to the store is a huge issue with the steep ramps proving problematic for shoppers with full trolleys let alone those with children in pushchairs, the disabled or the elderly," he said.
"Furthermore the failure to progress the development leaves the undeveloped gap in the centre of the town's Market Place as a continued eyesore in what is otherwise an extremely attractive tree-lined main thoroughfare through Bedlington.
"Many people were also so looking forward to the proposed development providing much-needed new office and retail space for small local businesses and that has not happened either.
"It is my belief that Tesco has an obligation to the people of Bedlington to review its plans for the store and the wider town centre, because failure to do so will have far reaching consequences for the town.
"I would welcome a meeting with Mr Lewis to discuss a potential way forward on this dilemma."
The campaign is currently requesting the signatures of local residents in support of his proposal and at the time of writing had 17 signatures.


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