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Local Press Releases

Here you will find press releases that relate to the Commissioners role specifically in Northumbria. All media enquiries should be made to the OPCC by telephoning 0191 221 9800.

Vacancies – Joint Independent Audit Committee Members 11th March 2015

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Vera Baird, and the Chief Constable, Sue Sim have set up a Joint Independent Audit Committee to consider the financial governance, assurance, risk management and statutory financial duties for both the Office...

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New Premises, New Campaign for Rape Crisis 9th March 2015

A vital service helping rape victims in Newcastle and Northumberland has moved to new premises. However, Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland will continue to provide the same high level service to women aged over 16 who have been victims...

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Burglary Tackled Head On In Northumbria 4th March 2015

Burglary crimes will always be given top priority in the Northumbria Police region with officers tackling the issue head on, Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said. Her promise followed a report by former Minister and Labour MP David...

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Fears Newcastle Strip Club Plans Could Marr City Centre’s New Station Development – Article by the Evening Chronicle 4th March 2015

Plans for a new strip club at the heart of a multi-million pound redevelopment of Newcastle have been slammed. For Your Eyes Only Ltd has applied for sexual entertainment and premises licences for what is currently The Den nightclub,...

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30 Years On – Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner supports demand for answers 3rd March 2015

Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner Vera Baird QC, has once again called upon the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) to fully commit to investigating what happened at Orgreave in South Yorkshire. Mrs Baird is also supporting the demand by...

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