As Northumbria police took part in operation sceptre 142 arrested were made with 121 items recovered and almost 500 children have been educated on the devastation of knife crime. Gateshead Council announce further budget cuts. And finally The Peoples Kitchen in Newcastle are gearing up for their Christmas season helping people in the city.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tamphair North East News Update.
00:04 As Northumbria police took part in Operation Scepter, 142 arrests were made, with 121 items
00:11 recovered and almost 500 children have been educated on the devastation of knife crime.
00:16 During the week of focused activity, officers were aiming to tackle serious violence and
00:20 take weapons off the street.
00:23 And nightly unwanted sharp items were surrendered at a number of police stations.
00:27 Gateshead Council have announced plans to cut spending again next year.
00:31 Residents could also see a hike in council tax next year to help improve the deficit,
00:36 whilst the council seek out if they can find ways to deliver cheaper social care packages.
00:41 And finally, the People's Kitchen in Newcastle are gearing up for their Christmas season
00:45 as they help people in the city.
00:47 They've launched their Feed a Friend for a Fiver campaign again and will be helping their
00:51 friends with food and gifts this Christmas.