A man who refused to answer questions about a fly tip in South Tyneside has been ordered to pay almost £3,400 in penalties Council Environmental Enforcement Officers discovered waste dumped in a farmer's field during a routine patrol in East Boldon on 14 August last year The rubbish had been set alight in an attempt to destroy any evidence; however identification and documents were found among the incinerated material failed to make himself available for interview about the dumped waste which is an offence under Sec 110 of the Environment Act He was convicted in his absence by South Tyneside Magistrates last week and ordered to pay fines Lead Member for Housing and Community Safety said: "The court imposed some heavy penalties in this case and I hope it acts as a warning and a deterrent "We will always investigate environmental crimes "Members of the public can help by being our eyes and ears and reporting any incidents to the council so we can investigate." Hindhaugh also failed to make adequate enquiries as to whether person or persons removing waste from Stridingede This is an offence under Sec 34(2a) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 ordered to pay the local authority £1,600 in costs a victim surcharge of £528 and compensation of £550 to the landowner The Council spends more than £2m a year keeping the Borough clean and tidy and the illegal disposal of waste places an additional burden on taxpayers To report fly-tipping contact South Tyneside Council's Customer Contact Centre on (0191) 427 7000. All calls will be treated in the strictest confidence. Alternatively Report It online via the Council's website at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/reportit Further information about the safe and responsible disposal of waste can also be found at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling A former sub-post mistress who gave her savings to the Post Office and borrowed money to make up for shortfalls created by the Horizon IT system has died without receiving compensation had told him she was afraid she would die before the matter was resolved She is one of a growing number of former sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses to die amid delays to the compensation On Tuesday (5 November) a panel of MPs heard from those at the centre of the Post Office Horizon scandal as to why it has taken so long for some of the victims to receive compensation Alan Riddell told ITV Tyne Tees: "She said 'I'll be dead before this is sorted' and it's come to fruition It's hard that she's never going to see her redress She'll never see the grandkids grow up not just to us but all post masters." He added: "They're hoping everyone is going to be dead before they have to give us money They offer a paltry amount and they know you're going to say no It's just going to go on and on and on Mrs Riddell took over the post office in 1992 but things started going wrong after the Horizon IT system was introduced in 1999 she gave a statement to the Horizon inquiry saying she had been threatened with prosecution several times over repeated shortfalls - leading to stress and anxiety was eventually suspended from his position and had to attend a disciplinary hearing over the issue The couple had to pay significant sums back to the Post Office Mr Riddell said: "When we complained to them they turned around and said we were the only one "They said we had to put the money in Every month we had to put money in with no explanation as to where it had gone "It got to the stage where Carol was so fed up she closed the shop for a week and was still no further We said we had to get out or we're going to be dead "Carol was mortified when they said they were going to prosecute you were guilty before you were proven innocent." told ITV Tyne Tees: "I can still remember the day they moved She was so excited about it and to think that dream was turned upside down and became a nightmare is just so hard." Jean stepped in to help when the stress was too much loveliest lady and for her to feel so much anger and the word never used - hate - towards the Post Office was hard," she continued who has been giving evidence today at a Business and Trade Committee hearing on the Horizon scandal told ITV News a growing number of people are dying while awaiting compensation He also said Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had ignored two letters regarding ongoing delays to compensation who are looking into the compensation delays Her late mother Janet ran a post office in Horden She has applied for compensation through the Horizon Shortfall Scheme something she described as "not very user friendly" There are four schemes people can apply for redress through two of which the Post Office is directly involved with A Post Office spokesperson said: “We strongly encourage eligible former and current postmasters to come forward and claim redress Post Office is committed to doing all it can to ensure that all victims of the scandal receive the financial redress they deserve and to providing this as quickly as possible.” A Government spokesperson said: “We recognise the immeasurable suffering postmasters have endured and understand their frustration after years of inaction and delay But this Government is working tirelessly to provide full “The amount of redress paid has nearly doubled under this government with more claims being resolved quickly; £438m has now been paid to 3,100 claimants “This government has – in its first four months - resolved more than twice the number of claims that were resolved in the four months before the election “The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas are engaging with and will continue to engage with postmasters to ensure they get the redress they rightfully deserve.” Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. Communities across South Tyneside will come together to pay tribute to the nation's war heroes at a series of Remembrance services starting this weekend A number of services and parades are being held to mark Remembrance Sunday (10 November) and Armistice Day (11 November) when civic dignitaries their families and uniformed organisations will join members of the community to gather for quiet reflection said: "These events provide an opportunity for people to come together for a quiet and dignified reflection to pay their respects and remember all those who have sacrificed so much for this country and given their lives for the freedom we enjoy today "It is also a chance to salute those armed forces personnel who are still on active service around the world today We hope that people will attend one of the many events taking place across the Borough." On the 11 hour of the 11 day of the 11 month in 1918 the First World War ended and people all over the world observed a two minute silence to show their respect and to remember the fallen Remembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of November each year to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war Traditionally poppies are worn as a symbol of remembrance and as a sign of respect and wreaths of poppies are laid on war memorials Full details of South Tyneside events are as follows: 10:15am: Parade will assemble on Beach Road at South Shields Town Hall before marching along Westoe Road to Westoe Cenotaph for service at 10:55am Wreaths will be laid by the Deputy Mayor of South Tyneside Councillor Jay Potts alongside other organisations and individuals including the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Lucy Winskell 10.30am: Parade assembles outside Jarrow Town Hall in Grange Road before marching to the War Memorial in Station Street for a service at 10.55am Wreaths will be laid by the Mayoress Stella Matthewson alongside other organisations and individuals including the Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Jeff Brown 9.45am: Parade assembles at Hebburn Central before marching to St John's Church for a service at 10.15am Parade reforms at 10.40am and marches to Carr Ellison Park for a short service at the War Memorial at 10.55am Parade reforms once more and marches to Hebburn Cemetery for a short service at HMS Kelly Grave Councillor Tracey Dixon will lay a wreath alongside other organisations and individuals including Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Susan Wear 10.40am: Parade assembles at Whitburn Parish Church before moving off towards the War Memorial in Whitburn where a service will take place at 10.55am marching back to Whitburn Parish Church for a service 10:55am: Service at Cleadon Village War Memorial in Front Street 10:10am: Parade will assemble at Grey Horse pub before marching to St George's Church for a short service at 10.35am The parade will reassemble and march to the war memorial for a service at 10.55am Councillor Judith Taylor will lay a wreath 10.45am: Meet at War Memorial outside The Shack 10:40am: Gather at Merchant Navy Memorial outside Customs House in Mill Dam for a service Leader Councillor Tracey Dixon will lay a wreath 10:50am: Assemble at War Memorial in West Park South Shields for service Deputy Mayor Councillor Jay Potts will lay a wreath 10:15am: Service at St Stephen's Church in Mile End Road Councillor Sue Stonehouse will lay a wreath 10:40am: Assemble at Lord Nelson pub before marching to the War Memorial in Monkton Village for a service at 10.55am The Mayor and Mayoress will lay a wreath alongside other organisations and individuals A series of temporary road closures and diversions will be in place during the services and parades Drivers are asked to be patient when driving around to allow the parades to take place safely Signs will be displayed across the Borough advising motorists of the closures For further information visit the Council's website at www.southtyneside.gov.uk The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response If you would like to get in touch with us today about any Newcastle or North East travel disruption, here are our details: To get breaking news sent straight to your inbox sign up to our newsletter. Tyne and Wear Metro are operating a frequent service to all destinations Comments20:06Adam FosterCrash between car and motorbikeNorthumbria Police has also confirmed that the road was closed due to a collision between a car and a motorbike Comments20:05Adam FosterStation Terrace openNorthumbria Police has confirmed that the cordon on Station Terrace has been lifted, meaning the traffic on St Bedes has also returned to normal Comments19:51Adam FosterSt Bedes remains blockedSt Bedes remains blocked in both directions following an earlier collision on Station Terrace Comments19:11Adam FosterMetro operating frequent serviceTyne and Wear Metro are operating a frequent service to all destinations Comments18:55Adam FosterSt Bedes remains blockedSt Bedes remains blocked following the earlier two-vehicle collision. Police have put a cordon in place while the incident remains ongoing Comments18:38Adam FosterCordon in placeThere is a police cordon in place following the collision Comments18:15Adam FosterEmergency services contactedNorth East Ambulance Service has been contacted. We will bring you any updates as soon as we get them Comments18:03Adam FosterMap shows where collision isThe map below shows where the collision is, close to East Boldon Metro station Comments17:59Adam FosterSt Bedes in East Boldon blocked in both directionsSt Bedes in East Boldon is currently blocked in both directions due to collision, with two vehicles involved. There is heavy traffic from St John's Terrace to Cleadon Lane. Comments17:37Adam FosterQueueing traffic A19Queueing traffic on A19 at A189 / A1171 / B1505 (Moor Farm Roundabout). Travel time is 15 minutes. Comments17:08Adam FosterUsual slow traffic A167Usual slow traffic on A167 Newcastle Road Southbound around A690 Neville's Cross Bank. Travel time is five minutes. Comments16:53Adam FosterQueueing traffic A690Queueing traffic on A690 between A1(M) Carville Roundabout and A181 (Gilesgate Roundabout). Comments16:41Adam FosterSlow traffic Jesmond RoadSlow traffic on A1058 Jesmond Road inbound before A167(M). Travel time is ten minutes. Comments16:22Adam FosterQueueing traffic Tyne TunnelQueueing traffic on A19 Southbound at the Tyne Tunnel. Travel time is ten minutes. Comments15:55Adam FosterDelays A167(M) Central MotorwayDelays on A167(M) Central Motorway Southbound from B1318 Great North Road to A186 City Road (Swanhouse Roundabout). Comments14:15Owen YoungerTraffic returned to normal on A167 Newcastle Road SouthboundThe traffic has now returned to normal on the A167 Newcastle Road Southbound around the A690 Neville's Cross Bank. Comments12:34Owen YoungerTraffic returned to normal on A1058 Jesmond RoadThe traffic has now returned to normal on the A1058 Jesmond Road inbound before the A167(M). Comments09:50Owen YoungerUsual slow traffic at Benton Park Road double roundaboutsThere is the usual slow traffic on the approaches at Benton Park Road double roundabouts. Comments09:37Owen YoungerLift at Haymarket Metro station back in serviceThe Tyne and Wear Metro account on X said: "The lift at Haymarket Metro station is now back in service. Thank you for your patience during this time." Comments09:34Owen YoungerTraffic returned to normal on A1 Western Bypass NorthboundThe traffic has now returned to normal on the A1 Western Bypass Northbound from the (Metro Centre, Gateshead) to the A69 / A186 (Hexham Turn Off / Denton Burn Roundabout, Newcastle). Comments09:08Owen YoungerTraffic returned to normal on A690 Leazes RoadThe traffic has now returned to normal on the A690 Leazes Road at the A691 Framwelgate Peth (The Gates Roundabout). Comments08:55Owen YoungerSlow traffic on A690 Leazes RoadThere is slow traffic on the A690 Leazes Road at the A691 Framwelgate Peth (The Gates Roundabout). Comments08:40Owen YoungerTraffic returned to normal on A1 Western Bypass SouthboundThe traffic has now returned to normal on the A1 Western Bypass Southbound from B1318 / A1056 (Gosforth Park / Seaton Burn) to the Kingston Park Road (Kingston Park / Gosforth Turn Off). Comments08:26Owen YoungerMetro anti-social behaviour reminderThe Tyne and Wear Metro account on X said: "Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated on Metro. "If you witness anti social behaviour please text "ReportIt" (one word - check spelling before sending text) to "66777" and let us know what is happening (include station, train direction and further details). Thank you." Comments08:21Owen YoungerSlow traffic on A167 Newcastle Road SouthboundThe slow traffic on the A167 Newcastle Road Southbound around the A690 Neville's Cross Bank. Comments08:07Owen YoungerUsual slow traffic on the A167 NorthboundThere is the usual slow traffic on the A167 Northbound at the A691 Southfield Way (Hospital roundabout). The travel time is currently five minutes. Comments07:55Owen YoungerQueueing traffic on A690There is queueing traffic on the A690 between the A1(M) Carville Roundabout and the A181 (Gilesgate Roundabout). Comments07:47Owen YoungerSlow traffic on A1 Western Bypass SouthboundThere is slow traffic on the A1 Western Bypass Southbound from the B1318 / A1056 (Gosforth Park / Seaton Burn) to Kingston Park Road (Kingston Park / Gosforth Turn Off). Comments07:35Owen YoungerDelays on A1 Western Bypass Northbound from the Metro Centre, GatesheadThere are delays on the A1 Western Bypass Northbound from the (Metro Centre, Gateshead) to A69 / A186 (Hexham Turn Off / Denton Burn Roundabout, Newcastle). Credit: British Transport Police/LDRSPolice have released a CCTV image after a man exposed himself at a South Tyneside Metro station A group of men are reported to have shouted and wolf whistled at victims before a man pulled down his trousers and underwear and exposed his penis The incident in East Boldon happened at around 11.15pm on Saturday 14 October British Transport Police would like to speak to the man in the image who they believe may have information that could help their investigation Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact the force by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference number 2300121967 they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know..