Walker2 Dec 2025Man bit police during child sex offence arrest Paul Skinner spent three months sending sexual messages to a decoy 14-year-old girl, a court hears.2 Dec 202523 Sep 2025Family fled home of 35 years after machete attackTeens Jonas Barry and Lee Sweeting were part of a masked gang who attacked a home, a court hears.23 Sep 202515 Jul 2025Parks win back green status as improvements madeLeazes and Walker parks receive Green Flag awards after being stripped of them last year.15 Jul 202522 Jun 2025'Overlooked' areas welcome regeneration boostOne resident welcomes the funding in his area, which he says is blighted by anti-social behaviour.22 Jun 202512 Jun 2025Park nights giving teens 'safe spaces' expandedTeenagers in Newcastle are the latest to get a free weekly DJ, food and sports event at their park.12 Jun 20259 May 2025Man shot rival after losing fight in streetStephen Thompson, who was initially charged with attempted murder, admits wounding with intent.9 May 202522 Apr 2025Domestic abuser choked teenager and burnt her hairRyan Black was "significantly" older than his girlfriend and regularly "nasty" to her, a judge says.22 Apr 20257 Apr 2025Robber stabbed 'good Samaritan' who saved his lifeAlan Dugdale's victim previously came to his aid after a drug overdose, a court hears.7 Apr 20251 Apr 2025Couple feared death in masked gun-point raidA man and his stepson burst into a home and demanded money over a drugs debt, a court hears.1 Apr 2025...
