Jason Murugesu

1 week ago | bbc.com | Jason Murugesu

Prison's provision for dementia inmates 'poor'Jason Arunn MurugesuBBC News, North East and CumbriaPAThe Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says it is "clamping down" on drugs at the prisonPrison inmates with dementia are being held in normal cells without extra accommodations, inspectors have said. The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) said facilities at County Durham's HMP Frankland for elderly frail prisoners, as well as those with dementia, were "quite poor".

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Jason Murugesu

Image source, Net Zero TeessideImage caption, The power station is planned for the Teesworks site, near RedcarBBC News, North East and CumbriaAn appeal against the decision to approve a new gas power station has been lost. Environmental consultant Andrew Boswell appealed a High Court decision after arguing against the green credentials of Net Zero Teesside, which is planning to use carbon-capture technology at the station.

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jason Murugesu

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Shelter says the number of children in temporary accommodation in Sunderland had "skyrocketed" BBC News, North East and CumbriaThe average length of time homeless households spend in temporary accommodation in a city has nearly tripled in five years. In response to a freedom of information (FOI) request, Sunderland City Council revealed households spent about 32 days on average in temporary accommodation in 2024, compared with just 11.7 days in 2020.

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jason Murugesu

Image source, Forestry EnglandImage caption, It is hoped the new trails in Kielder Forest will attract more cycling eventsBBC News, North East and CumbriaNew mountain bike trails have been unveiled in Kielder Forest. As well as a new route at Deadwater Fell, there will also be upgrades to an existing trail. Forestry England official Alex MacLennan said the additions cemented the forest's position as one of the UK's "premier mountain biking destinations".

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Jason Murugesu

Image source, PA MediaImage caption, The scientists are focusing on bottlenose dolphinsBBC News, North East and CumbriaScientists are developing a live dolphin detection system which can be attached to a buoy. Prof Jeff Neasham at Newcastle University and his team are developing the technology off the coast at Blyth and Cambois, in Northumberland.