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James Paul Aspin received a 20-month prison sentence for stirring up racial hatred with his 'burn down mosques' video posted on TikTok

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North East man jailed for video threat to 'burn down every mosque in Newcastle'

The incident took place on the A697 near Whittingham, in Northumberland.

The incident took place on the A697 near Whittingham, in Northumberland.

Northumbria Police

Man fighting for life after quad bike crash as alleged danger driver arrested

Thomas Robson wanted by police, but thought to be 'actively evading arrest.

Thomas Robson wanted by police, but thought to be 'actively evading arrest.

Northumbria Police

Regionwide appeal to trace wanted North East man for alleged stalking and threats

File photo: A British Army Apache AH-64E attack helicopter.

File photo: A British Army Apache AH-64E attack helicopter.

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Drunk soldiers caught romping in back of army helicopter at North East base, reports

Everyturn Mental Health's Safe Haven at 'The Bothy' in Ashington, Northumberland

Everyturn Mental Health's Safe Haven at 'The Bothy' in Ashington, Northumberland

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North East's first 'safe haven' mental health service sees 182% rise in referrals

Northumbria Police are appealing for information after two remain in hospital following a serious car crash

Northumbria Police are appealing for information after two remain in hospital following a serious car crash

Man and woman rushed to hospital in critical condition after car crash

Sycamore Gap tree prior to being felled in September last year

Sycamore Gap tree prior to being felled in September last year

Sycamore Gap tree

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

Stunning North East hotel and spa wins 'best countryside hotel' excellence award

Stunning North East hotel and spa wins 'best countryside hotel' excellence award

Stunning North East hotel and spa wins 'best countryside hotel' excellence award

Claire Watson-Armstrong puts the final touches to the A Christmas Through Time display at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland

Claire Watson-Armstrong puts the final touches to the A Christmas Through Time display at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland

Bamburgh Castle

Christmas arrives at North East castle as 'truly spectacular' experience unveiled

Claire Wealleans

Claire Wealleans

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Investigation launched as gravestone of young North East woman vandalised

Children with a dolphin during the Dreamflight visit to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida.

Children with a dolphin during the Dreamflight visit to Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida.

Seriously ill North East kids get to swim with dolphins on trip to Florida

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

Police are still on scene in Ashington after a fiurteen year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Police are still on scene in Ashington after a fiurteen year old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

14 year old boy arrested for attempted murder in North East town

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

Christopher Donnison (inset), from Birtley, has been jailed for 16 months for causing the death of biker John Wood, from Blyth, on the A1 by careless driving in September 2021.

Christopher Donnison (inset), from Birtley, has been jailed for 16 months for causing the death of biker John Wood, from Blyth, on the A1 by careless driving in September 2021.

Newcastle Crown Court

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Careless driver who hit motorbike in A1 crash killing rider jailed for 16 months

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'

File photo of taffic at a standstill on the A1 northbound between Morpeth and Alnwick in Northumberland.

File photo of taffic at a standstill on the A1 northbound between Morpeth and Alnwick in Northumberland.

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Labour scraps plans to dual stretch of A1 with MP 'disappointed and frustrated'

A doggy Christmas party is coming to the North East.

A doggy Christmas party is coming to the North East.

Christmas party for dogs to come to the North East with 'unlimited treats'

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

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'

A North East castle where 'eeriness is baked into its name' has been named the spookiest in the UK.

A North East castle where 'eeriness is baked into its name' has been named the spookiest in the UK.

"Eeriness is baked into its name": North East Castle named spookiest in UK

Neil Harmer, who served with the Army, was hit by river after battling cancer. Pictured here with his fiancé Caroline

Neil Harmer, who served with the Army, was hit by river after battling cancer. Pictured here with his fiancé Caroline

War hero had knee mangled in hit and run while celebrating being cancer free

The Kirkstyle Inn also offers a game tasting evening

The Kirkstyle Inn also offers a game tasting evening

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Cosy Northumberland pub is one of the UK's best foodie breaks this autumn

People gather around the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park. The

People gather around the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park. The

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‘Rollercoaster of emotions’ in year since felling of Sycamore Gap tree

Bethany Fisher died at the scene of crash on Victoria Terrace, in Bedlington, in the early hours of August 19, 2017.

Bethany Fisher died at the scene of crash on Victoria Terrace, in Bedlington, in the early hours of August 19, 2017.

Northumbria Police

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'Abhorrent' message scrawled across grave of teen who died in horror crash

Diggers at work on the 'lost' medieval cemetery site on Holy Island

Diggers at work on the 'lost' medieval cemetery site on Holy Island

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

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Council car park may have been built over part of 'lost' medieval cemetery

Baydale Pumpkin Patch opens today, pictured owner Simon Walton

Baydale Pumpkin Patch opens today, pictured owner Simon Walton

Listed: All the pumpkin patches you can visit in the North East this autumn

Runners taking part in the tribute run for Sam Wealleans who sadly collapsed and died during the Great North Run 2024

Runners taking part in the tribute run for Sam Wealleans who sadly collapsed and died during the Great North Run 2024

Hundreds complete end of Great North Run course in memory of Sam Wealleans

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

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'Heartbroken' parents of man who collapsed and died during Great North Run speak out

Matfen Hall has been shortlisted for Boutique Hotel of the Year.

Matfen Hall has been shortlisted for Boutique Hotel of the Year.

North East hotel shortlisted for national Boutique Hotel of the Year award

Man's body found on river bank after calls to emergency services

Man's body found on river bank after calls to emergency services

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Man's body found on river bank after calls to emergency services

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Great North Run 2024

Fundraiser started by man who died running Great North Run hits £21k

Knifepoint robber Rowan Hague jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for spate of offences committed within a short time on a town's street

Knifepoint robber Rowan Hague jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for spate of offences committed within a short time on a town's street

Newcastle Crown Court

'Dangerous' offender jailed for knifepoint robbery spree in North East town centre

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Sam Wealleans running the Great North Run.

Great North Run 2024

Man, 29, who died running Great North Run in sister's memory named

The case involves Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The case involves Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Family in legal battle with NHS trust ask judge to keep mother's life support on

Birds on the Farne Islands in Northumberland

Birds on the Farne Islands in Northumberland

Puffin population on Farne Islands now 'stable' after devastating flu outbreak

Officers were called to Seaton Sluice Beach on Monday morning

Officers were called to Seaton Sluice Beach on Monday morning

Tragedy as body of man found on beach after 999 crews called to seaside town

Billy Shiel’s Boat Trips now has eight boats as part of their fleet

Billy Shiel’s Boat Trips now has eight boats as part of their fleet

'Most enjoyable I’ve ever been on' - North East seaside boat trip among UK's best

Thousands of people in region to have heart checks at work under new NHS scheme

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

Brits have been told the most beautiful villages to visit in England and Wales

Brits have been told the most beautiful villages to visit in England and Wales

7 of the most picturesque villages in the UK - including a couple near you

Queue of traffic at Holy Island

Queue of traffic at Holy Island

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Long queue of traffic on Holy Island causeway after tractor hits level crossing

The Gefrim Monument at the site of Ad Gefrin looking north from the road beneath a distiNctive hill called Yeavering Bell

The Gefrim Monument at the site of Ad Gefrin looking north from the road beneath a distiNctive hill called Yeavering Bell

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

How monument marking the site of a lost palace reveals Northumberland's golden age

Branksome Hall, Darlington, was built for Robert Teesdale and was originally called Westfield, but when it was enlarged by railway foundry owner John Kitching, he renamed it Branksome after the hall in the Scottish borders which Sir Walter Scott created

Branksome Hall, Darlington, was built for Robert Teesdale and was originally called Westfield, but when it was enlarged by railway foundry owner John Kitching, he renamed it Branksome after the hall in the Scottish borders which Sir Walter Scott created

Gone, but not quite forgotten: the lost country homes of County Durham

'People using wheelchairs can get to the beach on a path from the village car park'

'People using wheelchairs can get to the beach on a path from the village car park'

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North East beach where dolphins appear ranked among most UK's best accessible

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

Hannah Hubb, and with her sisters Lucy and Sophie

Hannah Hubb, and with her sisters Lucy and Sophie

Farm girl and mum turns to homeware and fashion website continues to thrive

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

One North East Euromillions player is sitting on a £1m fortune.

One North East Euromillions player is sitting on a £1m fortune.

North East Euromillions winner sitting on a fortune with £1m prize unclaimed

Sycamore gap tree shoots

Sycamore gap tree shoots

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New shoots growing on Sycamore Gap tree give hope it might live on