Watch our investigation into why Whitley Bay lifeguards don’t have Jet Skis – and why it has nothing to do with politics. By James Murray-Hodcroft Published: 9th September 2025 Some social media users have accused North Tyneside Council of prioritising policing ‘free speech’ over providing lifeguards with Jet Skis, following the tragic death of a young… Continue reading Jet Skis, Free Speech, and Whitley Bay: Separating Fact from Fiction.
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BREAKING: Fairground Worker Killed in Tragic Accident at Whitley Bay’s Link Fair.
By James Murray-Hodcroft / The Hodlines 23rd August 2025 A young fairground worker has died in a tragic accident at Whitley Bay’s Link Fair this afternoon, prompting the immediate closure of the event. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3:10pm after reports that a worker had been struck by the Experience ride.… Continue reading BREAKING: Fairground Worker Killed in Tragic Accident at Whitley Bay’s Link Fair.
QR Code Drug Stickers Spark Alarm in Cramlington’s Manor Walks Amid Crime Surge.
By James Murray-Hodcroft Published: 20th August 2025 QR code stickers linking to illegal drug-selling websites have been spotted around Manor Walks shopping centre in Cramlington, sparking fresh concerns about youth safety, retail crime, and increasingly sophisticated tactics used by dealers. Retail workers at the centre, already under pressure from rising theft and abusive behaviour, say the appearance… Continue reading QR Code Drug Stickers Spark Alarm in Cramlington’s Manor Walks Amid Crime Surge.
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