WORK is finally set to restart on a new multi-million pound plan to build more affordable housing in Inverclyde following delays during the pandemic. Contractors have moved in to start a £5 million development of around 70 new homes for Oak Tree in Greenock s Tweed Street. Meanwhile a £1.4m programme by River Clyde Homes will see 20 new units on the site of the former Cumberland Walk shops. It is part of a drive to have 800 new affordable houses in the area, with a total of £60m needed in the next five years to meet that goal. A report by Inverclyde Council s environment and regeneration director Scott Allan said: Housing development was halted in March 2020 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant national lockdown.
Northumbria Police have arrested two on the list of 12 burglary suspects. POLICE are hunting down a list of wanted burglary suspects who have committed crimes in Northumberland. Officers are appealing for the public s help in a bid to arrest those on the naughty list before Christmas day. Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Robson, burglary lead at Northumbria Police, said: “Burglary is an intrusive crime that not only leaves victims robbed of their possessions, but makes them feel unsafe in their own home. “The feeling of knowing a stranger has been rifling through your belongings can live with people for a long time.
Police have appealed for help to track down Martin Brown, Shane Collins, Lawrence Connor, Luke Cowan, Thomas Grant, Jason Hutchinson, Dean Jackson, Dylan Newall, Christopher Newton and William Thompson TEN men have been placed on the naughty list by police who are appealing for help from the public to track down the wanted burglary suspects. This week Northumbria Police asked for help to locate individuals believed to be responsible for home invasions across their Force area. They released details of 12 men suspected of burglary offences in a bid to have them arrested before Christmas Day. Also included were a number of suspects wanted on a prison recall after previously being convicted of burglary or robbery.