The American Express Times
Monday, August 24, 2026
Police officers among seven dead on A66
Seven people, including two Cleveland Police officers, died after a Volkswagen driving the wrong way collided with an armed response vehicle on the A66 near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into the crash, which occurred after a police pursuit had recently ended, while…
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Two dead in Baltic storm
A severe storm struck the Baltic Sea region on Saturday, causing two fatalities and widespread power outages across Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and northeastern Poland. The…
Martin sees red as tame Foxes falter
Leicester City suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Burton Albion, worsened by Oliver Skipp’s late red card, marking a challenging start to their League One…
Bells may ring out once again – but not at historic church
The Durham Diocese Board of Finance has applied for consent to remove, repair, and relocate the eight disused church bells from the Grade II-listed St…
Tip rules checked amid fridge disposal backlog
Local councils in the North East of England are struggling to accept fridges and freezers at recycling centres due to a national backlog caused by…
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Couple plan crematorium for pets with own chapel
Chris and Gill Baker have submitted plans to open Over The Rainbow Pet Crematorium in South Shields, offering individualized pet cremations with a dedicated chapel…
Probe over claims councillor posted firearms picture
Tynemouth councillor Tom Bailey has been suspended by the Labour Party pending investigation after allegedly sharing a photo of himself holding what appears to be…
Arson arrests in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires that have caused widespread smoke affecting air quality in neighboring Malaysia. The…
Cyber attack shut power plant
A small UK power generation facility was taken offline for four days last month due to a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iran. Although the incident…
Young people increasingly seeking ‘AI-proof’ jobs
Young people in the UK are increasingly pursuing careers in trades to avoid job insecurity linked to automation and AI advancements in office roles. This…
Clock cannot be turned back – but we must do more
The UK has experienced rapid shifts from heat waves to heavy rainfall within days, with northeast England seeing a 3-5% increase in precipitation over recent…
Bay City Roller ready to roll
Bay City Roller, a New Bay colt trained by George Scott, may return to racing next month in the Prix Foy as part of preparations…
Carse handcuffed by police at nightclub
Durham fast bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed by police outside a Derby nightclub following Durham’s County Championship win but was not formally arrested and released…
RAC predicts ‘frantic Friday’ on UK roads
The RAC forecasts that around 20 million leisure car journeys will take place over the UK summer bank holiday weekend, marking the busiest travel period…
Investigation continues into pollution at beach
Authorities are investigating a pollution incident involving a hazardous creosote spill at Blyth South Beach in Northumberland, leading to temporary restrictions on land and water…
Luxury hotel unveils £50m transformation
Matfen Hall in Northumberland has finished a £50 million, six-year redevelopment that includes the opening of The Retreat spa, making it the county’s only five-star…
Housing and support key to PM’s homelessness pledge
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £442 million funding boost to tackle the rising rough sleeping crisis in the North East, where numbers increased…
Seven signs that it's time to replace your old sunscreen
A survey of 30,000 UK adults found that over 60% have not purchased sunscreen in 2024 despite ongoing heatwaves. Skin cancer expert Dr. Ross Perry…
Cattermole disappointed as Glovers smother Heed
Gateshead manager Lee Cattermole admitted his team was outplayed as they fell 3-0 to Yeovil Town, who secured an early lead and sealed the win…
Warm Toon reception for Isak
Alexander Isak returned to St James’ Park for the first time since his £125 million transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool, receiving boos from home…
Vow on safety measures if late night levy is axed
Newcastle city officials are proposing to end the late night levy that has funded safety initiatives in the city centre since 2013, with a final…
New trial set to help those with bipolar disorder
A new clinical trial in North East England is testing whether combining aripiprazole with sertraline can improve treatment for people with bipolar disorder and depression…
Business leadership changes and promotions in regional firms
Several North East companies have announced leadership appointments and workforce growth, including SMD's 10% staff increase and key managerial hires, Lycetts' new commercial director, and…
Meningitis: facts for freshers
As university freshers move into shared accommodations, concerns are rising about the spread of meningitis, a potentially fatal infection that progresses rapidly without urgent treatment.…
Stokes stars with McKinney as march to title continues
Durham strengthened their lead in County Championship Division Two with a dominant win over Derbyshire, featuring a century from Ben McKinney and key all-round contributions…
Brilliant drive keeps Norris title bid alive
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, capitalizing on a strong start and Max Verstappen’s early crash to secure his second consecutive victory. Despite still…
Red Devils 'will bounce back from smack in the face defeat'
Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City in their Premier League opener, marking Hull's first-ever top-flight win over the club. Despite the setback,…
Last-minute penalty agony as Magpies denied victory against the Reds
Newcastle United and Liverpool drew 2-2 at St James’ Park after Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stoppage-time penalty to deny Newcastle their first Premier League…
Rise sees 970 businesses now in financial distress
The number of businesses in the North East of England facing critical financial distress increased by nearly 10% year-on-year, with 970 companies affected as of…
Wearing a bike helmet should be standard
Emergency services in the North East have reported over 300 bike and scooter accidents in July alone, highlighting a growing concern about the low usage…
UK's rarest breeding bird nests in secret location and rears six chicks
For the second year in a row, Montagu’s harrier successfully raised six chicks at a confidential farmland site in England, with a single male mating…
Boss pleased with 10-man Mariners' spirit
South Shields secured a 1-1 draw against Merthyr Town despite playing with 10 men after their captain was sent off, maintaining their unbeaten start to…
World Cup star signs for Citizens for £85m
Manchester City have agreed to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth up to £85.6 million. This transfer aims to strengthen…
Surveyors celebrating B Corp status
Newcastle-based Silverstone Building Consultancy has earned B Corp certification, recognizing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility alongside business performance. This certification aligns the firm…
Just how many ‘professors’ really deserve the title?
Jason Arday’s appointment to a professorship at Cambridge University has sparked renewed debate over how the title "Professor" is defined and awarded in higher education.…
Hostelry has the thirst for win at Musselburgh
Hostelry, a nine-year-old mare trained by Ruth Carr, impressed with a recent two-length win wearing a visor for the first time and could contend again…
FA Cup Preliminary Round Matches and Reviews
Blyth Spartans defeated Morpeth Town in the FA Cup Preliminary Round, with Olly Martin scoring twice and manager Marc Nash praising the team’s response after…
Cats not clinical enough in loss to new boys
Ipswich Town defeated Sunderland 2-1 in their Premier League opener, securing a late win thanks to substitute Jack Clarke’s decisive goal. The victory marks a…
Spurs not ready, admits De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener, with manager Roberto De Zerbi admitting the team lacked readiness and intensity…
Le Bris: ‘I’m not worried by defeat’
Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris acknowledged the team's 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town on the opening day of the Championship season but remains hopeful as…
‘LET'S TALK ABOUT ASSISTED DYING, MR BURNHAM … WHILE I STILL CAN’
Phil Newby, who has motor neurone disease, has publicly asked Prime Minister Keir Starmer to meet and discuss the legalization of assisted dying in the…
Dozens of Parliament artworks missing
Over 65 artworks, including portraits of Benjamin Disraeli and Margaret Beckett as well as satirical cartoons, have been reported missing from the Houses of Parliament…