Tyne & Wear News

Jordan Cuthill sentenced at Durham Crown Court as a 'dangerous' offender following spree of robberies and aggravated vehicle taking in under two hours one morning in June this year

Durham Crown Court

'Dangerous' man jailed for three robberies in County Durham in less than two hours

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

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'

Christopher Bell, pictured leaving court, to be sentenced for being the owner of a dog which while dangerously out of control caused the death of a neighbour

Christopher Bell, pictured leaving court, to be sentenced for being the owner of a dog which while dangerously out of control caused the death of a neighbour

Newcastle Crown Court

XL bully owner 'failed to control' dog while chasing neighbour before fatal attack

Chinese national Quek Heng was arrested on arrival at Newcastle International Airport after Border Force officers found vacuum-packed cannabis in his suitcase

Chinese national Quek Heng was arrested on arrival at Newcastle International Airport after Border Force officers found vacuum-packed cannabis in his suitcase

Newcastle Crown Court

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Passenger caught with 21-kilos of cannabis in case on arrival at Newcastle Airport

Christopher Bell has admitted owning a dangerously out of control XL Bully dog which fatally attacked his neighbour, in Shiney Row, near Sunderland, in October last year

Christopher Bell has admitted owning a dangerously out of control XL Bully dog which fatally attacked his neighbour, in Shiney Row, near Sunderland, in October last year

Newcastle Crown Court

Man admits being owner of XL Bully dog which fatally attacked neighbour

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has made a £1 fare pledge for young people to help them reach educational and job-seeking destinations

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has made a £1 fare pledge for young people to help them reach educational and job-seeking destinations

Child Poverty Summit

North East Mayor

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North East Mayor to make £1 fare pledge for under-21s on school and job-seeking trips

The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley

The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley

Church of England

Bishop of Newcastle said she felt 'compelled' to call for Archbishop's resignation

Northumbria Police appeals for help from witnesses to a fatal collision involving a van and an elderly pedestrian, earlier today (Sat Nov 16)

Northumbria Police appeals for help from witnesses to a fatal collision involving a van and an elderly pedestrian, earlier today (Sat Nov 16)

Appeal after elderly pedestrian dies in collision involving a van in South Shields

Northumbria Police confirmed missing man Shaun Cruddas was found 'safe' on Saturday night (Nov 16)

Northumbria Police confirmed missing man Shaun Cruddas was found 'safe' on Saturday night (Nov 16)

Missing persons

Missing man Shaun now found and said to be 'safe' after police appeal in Newcastle

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

Bran the Cocker Spaniel who helped to sniff out a haul of illicit tobacco products in a joint police/trading standards operation

Bran the Cocker Spaniel who helped to sniff out a haul of illicit tobacco products in a joint police/trading standards operation

North East Regional Organised Crime Unit

Sniffer dogs help North East police and trading standards to seize illegal tobacco

Northumbria Police 'progressing' disciplinary proceedings for officer convicted of stalking

Northumbria Police 'progressing' disciplinary proceedings for officer convicted of stalking

Northumbria Police

North East police officer behaved 'irrationally' when relationship with partner ended

Robert English, left, Mark McKeswick, centre, and Nico Easton, right, were jailed for drugs conspiracy

Robert English, left, Mark McKeswick, centre, and Nico Easton, right, were jailed for drugs conspiracy

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Gang of 'industrial scale' North East drug dealers jailed for more than 40 years

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

Wet 'n' Wild in North Shields

Wet 'n' Wild in North Shields

North Tyneside Council

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'Sad sight' as footage shows former North East waterpark gutted by demolition crews

Whitley Bay has been described as both

Whitley Bay has been described as both

People and Places

'Stunning' North East town with 'miles of golden sand' is 3rd happiest to live in UK

The Carents Room was launched by a former Tyneside GP, Dr Jackie Gray, and acts as a one-stop shop for the four million unpaid Brits caring for elderly parents

The Carents Room was launched by a former Tyneside GP, Dr Jackie Gray, and acts as a one-stop shop for the four million unpaid Brits caring for elderly parents

North East-based organisation featured on two million pharmacy bags this winter

Services will see crowds of civilian and ex-service personnel gather and lay wreaths at memorials to fallen soldiers across the region.

Services will see crowds of civilian and ex-service personnel gather and lay wreaths at memorials to fallen soldiers across the region.

Remembrance Day

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LISTED: All the Remembrance events taking place across the North East this weekend

Adrian Wright, right, was today given a life sentence at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Allen Tejan, in Sunderland, in April

Adrian Wright, right, was today given a life sentence at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Allen Tejan, in Sunderland, in April

Allen Tejan murder

Life sentence for man who brutally beat victim he had only known for a few hours

Killer Stephen Todd given life sentence at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Melissa Eastick, in October, last year

Killer Stephen Todd given life sentence at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of Melissa Eastick, in October, last year

Melissa Eastick murder

Newcastle Crown Court

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Brutal killer treated fragile partner like a 'punch bag' before her death

John Mason jailed at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

John Mason jailed at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

Durham Crown Court

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Wannabe gangster rapper threatened motorist in Durham village with replica air weapon

Brian Gilby was among the rioters who attacked a police office in Waterloo Place, Sunderland, on the night of widespread disorder in the city, on August 2

Brian Gilby was among the rioters who attacked a police office in Waterloo Place, Sunderland, on the night of widespread disorder in the city, on August 2

Sunderland rioting

Sunderland riot

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Rioter at forefront of attack on Sunderland police office jailed for 40 months

Liam Doeg, left, and Ian Kirtley jailed for their part in riot and disorder

Liam Doeg, left, and Ian Kirtley jailed for their part in riot and disorder

Sunderland rioting

Sunderland riot

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Pair jailed for riot and violent disorder over violence and destruction in Sunderland

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, 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

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'

Rachel Reeves outside Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box

Rachel Reeves outside Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box

Autumn Budget 2024

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Autumn Budget 2024: The victories and questions left hanging for the North East

North East political figures have reacted to the Autumn Budget

North East political figures have reacted to the Autumn Budget

Autumn Budget 2024

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'Historic day' vs 'broken promises': North East MPs react to Autumn Budget

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

A1(M) crash LIVE: Heavy traffic after lane closed near Darlington

Witness appeal after young woman attacked with "baseball bat"

Man suffer life changing injuries in crash

Man suffer life changing injuries in crash

Motorbike rider suffers "life-changing" injuries after crash with car

Defendant Liam Doeg has now admitted an 'upgraded' charge of riot arising from disorder in Sunderland city centre on August 2

Defendant Liam Doeg has now admitted an 'upgraded' charge of riot arising from disorder in Sunderland city centre on August 2

Sunderland Riot

Sunderland riot

Man admits upgraded 'riot' charge arising from disorder in Sunderland

Killer Stephen Todd changed plea and admitted the murder of on/off partner Melissa Eastick

Killer Stephen Todd changed plea and admitted the murder of on/off partner Melissa Eastick

Melissa Eastick death

Man changes plea and admits murder of partner in beatings at his Sunderland flat

Melissa Eastick was beaten to death by violent partner, prosecution in murder trial claim

Melissa Eastick was beaten to death by violent partner, prosecution in murder trial claim

Melissa Eastick death

Trial starts of Sunderland man accused of beating to death on/off partner at his flat

Armed Forces veterans Will Warwick, left, and Helen Firth, at LNER launch of special-liveried 'Thank You' train to operate on the Main East Coast Line

Armed Forces veterans Will Warwick, left, and Helen Firth, at LNER launch of special-liveried 'Thank You' train to operate on the Main East Coast Line

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Train operator LNER says 'Thank You' to veterans ahead of Remembrance Day

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather

Inside the Olive & Orchard hair and beauty salon at the South Causey Inn

Inside the Olive & Orchard hair and beauty salon at the South Causey Inn

First glimpse inside County Durham wedding venue's new hair and beauty salon

Daniel Lee was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for 45 offences involving online sexual communication with children

Daniel Lee was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court for 45 offences involving online sexual communication with children

Newcastle Crown Court

Predator used fake profiles online coercing children to send indecent images

Sunderland graphic artist Darren Timby's homage to The Beatles, in screws

Sunderland graphic artist Darren Timby's homage to The Beatles, in screws

Sunderland graphic designer creates Beatles artwork with 24,000 screws

Police are continuing to search for missing Leon, 15

Police are continuing to search for missing Leon, 15

Durham Constabulary

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Police 'increasingly concerned' for Leon, 15, reported missing almost 2 weeks ago

Array of weapons seized by police in a raid on a residential address in Hetton-le-Hole, on Wednesday (October 9)

Array of weapons seized by police in a raid on a residential address in Hetton-le-Hole, on Wednesday (October 9)

Zombie knives and crossbow among weapons seized by police from home

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

The attempted murder happened in the Gilesgate area of Durham

The attempted murder happened in the Gilesgate area of Durham

Man admits attempted murder after stabbing County Durham woman several times

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'

A19 incident LIVE: Abandoned trailer near A690 causes traffic disruption

A19 incident LIVE: Abandoned trailer near A690 causes traffic disruption

RECAP: Debris from abandoned trailer cleared and traffic back to normal on A19

Thomas Kwan, left, and in disguise, right, with his cleverly forged fake NHS Covid booster jab offer, sent to intended victim Patrick O'Hara

Thomas Kwan, left, and in disguise, right, with his cleverly forged fake NHS Covid booster jab offer, sent to intended victim Patrick O'Hara

See fake letter scheming GP used to convince intended murder victim of jab offer

Alder Willis, inset, has been convicted of murdering a man in a 'trivial' parking row.

Alder Willis, inset, has been convicted of murdering a man in a 'trivial' parking row.

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Pensioner gets life in jail for murder of man after long-running parking row

Dr Thomas Kwan, left, and in disguise, right

Dr Thomas Kwan, left, and in disguise, right

Newcastle Crown Court

GP changes plea and admits attempted murder of mother's partner

North East man jailed for historic abuse of a young girl

North East man jailed for historic abuse of a young girl

Teesside Crown Court

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A deviant and predatory pensioner has been jailed for historic child sex abuse

Three defendants arrested following disorder in Sunderland, on August 2, are to challenge the decision to 'upgrade' their charges to 'riot'

Three defendants arrested following disorder in Sunderland, on August 2, are to challenge the decision to 'upgrade' their charges to 'riot'

Sunderland riot

Newcastle Crown Court

'Riot' charge 'upgrade' to be challenged by boy, 15, and two of his co-accused

North East traffic LIVE: Rush hour updates as A1 works continue to cause delays

North East traffic LIVE: Rush hour updates as A1 works continue to cause delays

A1 crash RECAP: Person taken to hospital after crash sparks lengthy delays

Members of Aukestra take a break from rehearsals

Members of Aukestra take a break from rehearsals

Meet the North East band bringing 'Good Times' to autistic musicians