Hexham News

Sycamore Gap tree

Sycamore Gap tree prior to being felled in September last year

One of the Sycamore Gap alleged tree fellers failed to attend court due to illness

Yvette Cooper said she will consider how laws on domestic violence apply to victims under 16 in response to the case of Holly Newton

Yvette Cooper said she will consider how laws on domestic violence apply to victims under 16 in response to the case of Holly Newton

Home Secretary to consider laws on domestic violence after Holly Newton murder

Logan MacPhail, right, captured on cctv talking to Holly in the minutes before luring her into a nearby alley and inflicting the fatal knife attack on the unsuspecting 15-year-old victim

Logan MacPhail, right, captured on cctv talking to Holly in the minutes before luring her into a nearby alley and inflicting the fatal knife attack on the unsuspecting 15-year-old victim

Holly Newton murder

Police say sentence passed on Holly Newton killer may give closure to family

Logan MacPhail has been jailed after killing Holly Newton in Hexham

Logan MacPhail has been jailed after killing Holly Newton in Hexham

Newcastle Crown Court

WATCH: Moment obsessed teen is arrested after knifing ex-girlfriend to death

CCTV footage of Holly following Logan MacPhail into the alleyway before she was tragically assaulted

CCTV footage of Holly following Logan MacPhail into the alleyway before she was tragically assaulted

Newcastle Crown Court

Harrowing CCTV shows teen killer luring ex-girlfriend into alley before knife attack

Logan MacPhail, 17, convicted of the murder of Holly Newton, in Hexham, in January last year

Logan MacPhail, 17, convicted of the murder of Holly Newton, in Hexham, in January last year

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Holly Newton's killer Logan MacPhail must serve at least 17 years behind bars

Holly Newton died in hospital from 36 wounds inflicted in knife attack in Hexham

Holly Newton died in hospital from 36 wounds inflicted in knife attack in Hexham

Northumbria Police

'Those words still play on repeat': Mum of murdered teen says life 'changed forever'

Logan MacPhail, 17, has been detained for life after murdering ex-girlfriend Holly Newton, 15, in Hexham, Northumberland (Northumbria Police/PA)

Logan MacPhail, 17, has been detained for life after murdering ex-girlfriend Holly Newton, 15, in Hexham, Northumberland (Northumbria Police/PA)

Newcastle Crown Court

Evil teen who stalked and murdered ex-girlfriend Holly Newton detained for life

Logan MacPhail, left, to be sentenced tomorrow (Fri Nov 1) for the fatal stabbing of Holly Newton, in Hexham, in January last year

Logan MacPhail, left, to be sentenced tomorrow (Fri Nov 1) for the fatal stabbing of Holly Newton, in Hexham, in January last year

Holly Newton murder

Mother of murdered North East schoolgirl tells court killer 'knew what he was doing'

Some of the waste illegally dumped at School House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, near Consett

Some of the waste illegally dumped at School House Farm, Kiln Pit Hill, near Consett

Durham Crown Court

Judge criticises attitude of County Durham man prosecuted for illegal waste dumping

Holly Newton's parents, stepfather Lee Trussler and mother Micala Trussler speaking to the BBC

Holly Newton's parents, stepfather Lee Trussler and mother Micala Trussler speaking to the BBC

Holly Newton's family say killer Logan MacPhail was 'controlling' during relationship

Lee and Micala Trussler, parents of murdered Holly Newton, speaking on BBC Breakfast on Thursday (October 10).

Lee and Micala Trussler, parents of murdered Holly Newton, speaking on BBC Breakfast on Thursday (October 10).

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Family of teen murdered by ex say crime should be classed as domestic violence

Logan MacPhail in his police custody image taken after his arrest on the evening of the killing of Holly Newton

Logan MacPhail in his police custody image taken after his arrest on the evening of the killing of Holly Newton

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Revealed: The face and name of Holly Newton's killer after judge lifts ban

Trial judge, Mr Justice Nicholas Hilliard, left, made the judgment to lift reporting restrictions prohibiting identification of teenage killer Logan MacPhail at Newcastle Crown Court today

Trial judge, Mr Justice Nicholas Hilliard, left, made the judgment to lift reporting restrictions prohibiting identification of teenage killer Logan MacPhail at Newcastle Crown Court today

Judge rules naming of Holly Newton's killer Logan MacPhail is 'in public interest'

Sophie Teasdale, 16, has been accepted to a prestigious classical music institute.

Sophie Teasdale, 16, has been accepted to a prestigious classical music institute.

Durham teenager 'overjoyed' to secure place at prestigious music academy

HOLDThe North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

HOLDThe North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Personal Finance

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Newcastle Crown Court

Read mum's touching tribute to murdered daughter as judge makes unusual move

Newcastle Crown Court

Boy, 17, GUILTY of murdering 15-year-old Holly Newton in frenzied knife attack

The jury has gone home, again, after failing to reach a verdict in the Newcastle Crown Court trial of the teenager accused of the murder of Holly Newton in Hexham, in January last year

The jury has gone home, again, after failing to reach a verdict in the Newcastle Crown Court trial of the teenager accused of the murder of Holly Newton in Hexham, in January last year

Holly Newton trial

Jury sent home for second night in trial of teenager accused of Holly Newton's murder

Daniel Graham leaving Newcastle Crown Court today (Tue Aug 27)

Daniel Graham leaving Newcastle Crown Court today (Tue Aug 27)

Newcastle Crown Court

Man denies charges arising from Sycamore Gap felling in Northumberland

Holly Newton died from stab wounds inflicted in an alley off Priestpopple, Hexham, on January 27, last year

Holly Newton died from stab wounds inflicted in an alley off Priestpopple, Hexham, on January 27, last year

Jury in Holly Newton killing murder trial retires for night

Previously deported Romanian man jailed at Durham Crown Court and facing being sent back to homeland, again

Previously deported Romanian man jailed at Durham Crown Court and facing being sent back to homeland, again

Durham Crown Court

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Man jailed in Durham for deportation order breach faces further return to Romania

Police vehicles at the scene where Holly Newton, inset, was stabbed to death in Hexham, on the evening of January 27 last year

Police vehicles at the scene where Holly Newton, inset, was stabbed to death in Hexham, on the evening of January 27 last year

Holly Newton murder accused claims mind went 'blank' during fatal Hexham knife attack

Fifteen-year-old Holly Newton was stabbed to death in Hexham on January 27, 2023. A boy on trial admits manslaughter but denies murder.

Fifteen-year-old Holly Newton was stabbed to death in Hexham on January 27, 2023. A boy on trial admits manslaughter but denies murder.

Newcastle Crown Court

Teen accused of murdering Holly Newton, 15, says he can't remember stabbing her

An extract of the letter written by Stan Hollis, inset left, to the family of John Armstrong, inset right

An extract of the letter written by Stan Hollis, inset left, to the family of John Armstrong, inset right

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Read the emotional words of a North East hero of D-Day to his fallen comrade's family

Holly Newton, 15, died from injuries suffered in a frenzied knife attack in an alley off Priestpopple in Hexham, on January 27, last year

Holly Newton, 15, died from injuries suffered in a frenzied knife attack in an alley off Priestpopple in Hexham, on January 27, last year

Teenager denies Holly Newton's murder but admits manslaughter in knife attack

Printmaker Shona Branigan and one of five prints commemorating the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Printmaker Shona Branigan and one of five prints commemorating the felled Sycamore Gap tree

Heart-stopping beauty of Sycamore Gap tree brought to life in prints of trunk

The seven North East MPs who lost their seats in General Election Tory wipeout

The seven North East MPs who lost their seats in General Election Tory wipeout

General Election 2024

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The North East MPs who lost their seats in General Election Tory wipeout

Joe Morris, Labour's MP for Hexham.

Joe Morris, Labour's MP for Hexham.

General Election 2024

Labour make historic win in Hexham as Tories lose seat for first time in 100 years

Missing girl has been found

Missing girl has been found

Police confirm missing 11-year-old girl has been found safe and well

Police forensic officers gather evidence in Ovingham, Northumberland, this morning

Police forensic officers gather evidence in Ovingham, Northumberland, this morning

Police confirm death of teenage boy who got into difficulties in the River Tyne

Peter Kyle with Kim McGuinness and Hexham parliamentary candidate joe Morris.

Peter Kyle with Kim McGuinness and Hexham parliamentary candidate joe Morris.

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Labour shadow minister in region as Keir Starmer reveals 'first steps for change'

Heart of Nortumberland

Heart of Nortumberland

North East pub brought onto market for over £500k following major refurbishment

Aaron Taylor Johnson.

Aaron Taylor Johnson.

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Blockbuster film sequel 28 Years Later to be filmed in the North East

Closure and opening dates for Marks & Spencer stores across the North East

Closure and opening dates for Marks & Spencer stores across the North East

Marks and Spencer

Closure and opening dates for Marks & Spencer stores across the North East

A Roman re-enactment at Vindolanda, but what was life really like here?

A Roman re-enactment at Vindolanda, but what was life really like here?

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Six fabulous items tell of life, and lice, on the Roman frontier in the North East

Barter Books is a long-time North East favourite

Barter Books is a long-time North East favourite

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Here are the best 13 independent bookshops to visit in the North East

A devious five-year-old Golden Retriever has officially been crowned the ‘muckiest pup’ in Britain.

A devious five-year-old Golden Retriever has officially been crowned the ‘muckiest pup’ in Britain.

Meet the North East dog crowned the UK's 'muckiest' pup

Northumbria Police's newly recruited apprentice team of trainee call handlers

Northumbria Police's newly recruited apprentice team of trainee call handlers

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Newly recruited apprentice call handlers begin training with North East police force

Catherine Elford died in the fatal collision on the A69 last month

Catherine Elford died in the fatal collision on the A69 last month

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Grieving family pays tribute to grandma-of-five killed in double fatal car crash

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another four more branches in our region next year.

Barclays will pull down the shutters on another four more branches in our region next year.

Barclays to close four MORE North East branches as it plans to shut 18 across UK

Investigations are underway after three people died in separate incidents on the A69

Investigations are underway after three people died in separate incidents on the A69

Further tragedy on North East roads as two more die in multi-vehicle crash

The fatal collision happened on the A69 this morning

The fatal collision happened on the A69 this morning

Tragedy as woman, 81, dies in six vehicle crash on North East road this morning

The court case against the teenager accused of the murder of Holly Newton, in Hexham, in January, has been further delayed while assessment is made of his fitness to plead

The court case against the teenager accused of the murder of Holly Newton, in Hexham, in January, has been further delayed while assessment is made of his fitness to plead

Holly Newton death

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Holly Newton: Accused teen's fitness to plead hearing to be resolved in January

Woman receives huge pay out after terminal breast cancer dismissed as hay fever

Woman receives huge pay out after terminal breast cancer dismissed as hay fever

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Woman receives huge settlement after terminal cancer 'dismissed as hay fever'

The vertical firing chamber being prepared for transportation

The vertical firing chamber being prepared for transportation

Why this 32-ton project made history for a 120-year-old Teesside company

Undated file photo of the tree at Sycamore Gap, at Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough, Northumberland, taken showing the Northern Lights

Undated file photo of the tree at Sycamore Gap, at Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough, Northumberland, taken showing the Northern Lights

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Meet the man who planted the nation's favourite tree over 100 years ago

Carrie Page, 51, and Christine Hopper, 63, worked together to crochet the decorative topper featuring a green base and tree in the centre with varying shades of green leaves and branches.

Carrie Page, 51, and Christine Hopper, 63, worked together to crochet the decorative topper featuring a green base and tree in the centre with varying shades of green leaves and branches.

‘Lovely’ crochet tribute to Sycamore Gap tree appears in high street display

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves actor Brain Blessed hopes another sycamore can be planted near the felled tree to

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves actor Brain Blessed hopes another sycamore can be planted near the felled tree to

Sycamore Gap tree

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Brian Blessed hopes new tree can be planted near Sycamore Gap to give stump 'company'

The tree at Sycamore Gap which has been 'deliberately felled'

The tree at Sycamore Gap which has been 'deliberately felled'

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Community devastated as famous tree felled in act of suspected vandalism

Unite have said more than 1,300 Go North East bus workers are set to strike following a ballot 98 per cent in favour of industrial action with nearly an 85 per cent turn out.

Unite have said more than 1,300 Go North East bus workers are set to strike following a ballot 98 per cent in favour of industrial action with nearly an 85 per cent turn out.

'Last chance saloon' North East bus drivers vote to strike over poor pay

A woman died after crash near the Birtley turnoff on the A68

A woman died after crash near the Birtley turnoff on the A68

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Woman, 87, dies and man, 88, seriously injured after car hits tree in North East

Martin Lee, jailed after admitting two counts of rape on day he was due to go on trial at Newcastle Crown Court

Martin Lee, jailed after admitting two counts of rape on day he was due to go on trial at Newcastle Crown Court

North East rapist jailed for 15 years for ignoring victim's pleas to end attacks

One of the homes where defendant Stephen Loughlen failed to complete renovation work

One of the homes where defendant Stephen Loughlen failed to complete renovation work

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County Durham builder to sell home to pay defrauded customers £45k compensation