Felling5 Jan 2026Driver sentenced for police vehicle crashThe driver is given a suspended jail sentence after a police officer was hurt in a crash.5 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Thief went on spree days after prison releaseLee Hetherington is jailed for 21 months for a crime spree over the summer.22 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Man seriously injured in off-road bike crashThe motorcycle was removed by two people after the crash, Northumbria Police says.9 Dec 202528 Oct 2025Teenage stabbing murderer dies in prisonJordan Tams, one of three teenagers who murdered Gary Belfield in April 2024, dies at HMP Deerbolt.28 Oct 202519 Aug 2025Burglar caught hiding in tree by police dogJohn Reilly was caught after breaking into a house and stealing keys and a Ford Puma, a court hears.19 Aug 20251 Jun 2025Plans move to turn closed primary into SEN schoolCedars Trust wants to carry out work ahead of pupils attending the school in September.1 Jun 202526 Mar 2025'State-of-the-art' care centre in special measuresSister Winifred Laver Promoting Independence Centre in Gateshead is "not safe", the watchdog says.26 Mar 202515 Feb 2025Service of celebration held for D-Day veteranBill Wake's family say they are deeply grateful so many people came to pay tribute to him.15 Feb 202530 Jan 2025Teen trio jailed for murdering man in knife attackGary Belfield was stabbed to death while his severely injured son managed to escape, a court hears.30 Jan 2025...
