Paedophile who killed schoolboy Wesley Neailey denied prison release
Arthur's Hill schoolboy was found dead four weeks after leaving home on his bike in 1998
Universal Credit claimants told to delete app 'immediately' in urgent scam warning
North East councils and charities are among those to have urged customers to make sure they do not download the app or remove it from their devices
Labour councillor reignites feud with Newcastle Council and rebels over winter fuel payment cuts
Jane Byrne left the council’s cabinet in October 2023, alleging at the time that she could not “trust” officers, and has now accused the authority of failing to respond fully to her complaints
Big Issue vendors scared to return to pitches after North East riots
The fear caused by those that reaped havoc during the North East riots continues to impact residents' lives
North East mayor publishes gift details after 'deeply worrying' transparency claim
Kim McGuinness has published a register of gifts she has accepted in her first months as North East mayor, including hotel accommodation for the Great North Run
Fenham Euro Market ordered to close after selling illegal vapes and cigarettes to children
Northumbria Police were granted a closure order by magistrates following concerns over a Fenham shop.
Serial rapist jailed again after sex attack on underage girl in Scots town centre
Predator Andrew Anderson was previously handed a lifetime restriction order in 2018 for his crimes but his conviction was quashed a year later due to a legal rule being incorrectly applied.
TK Maxx plans to relocate to a new home in Sunderland city centre
The plans are linked to the unit formerly occupied by a Tesco Express supermarket, which closed in spring 2022, as well as three smaller retail units
Sunderland motorists face hefty fines as new bus gate enforcement kicks in
Sunderland City Council introduced the enforcement cameras at a new ‘bus only’ section of Holmeside
Judge labels Washington man a 'drunken thug' as he is given chance to avoid jail for attacking girlfriend
James Reed, who had previously been given community orders for assaulting police officers, including breaking one's finger, has been given a final chance to stay out of prison
Tragic Scots dad's DNA 'found on liquid bottle' at home of murder accused
The disappearance of Taylor, an Army veteran and married father-of-two, sparked a murder probe and extensive searches after he vanished from his family home in Annan.
Step forward for £30 million sheltered accommodation scheme in Morpeth as contractors appointed
The county has a shortage of sheltered accommodation
Doubt over whether Labour will honour pledge on Government's final £6 million for Tyne Bridge works
City officials are still waiting for confirmation that the Department for Transport will provide a further £6 million towards the Tyne Bridge's revamp, a promise made by Rishi Sunak a year ago
Wesley Neailey's mum's relief as son's killer refused prison release
Dominic McKilligan was jailed for life for killing Arthur's Hill schoolboy in 1998
Boris Johnson 'found bugging device in his toilet after visit from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu'
The former Prime Minister said his security team found the device following a sweep of the toilets.
Driver dies after car leaves road and catches fire as Scots cops to be probed over crash
The horror crash took place on the B851 near Inverness shortly after 11.20am on Wednesday, October 2.
Scots schoolboy, 12, goes missing after class as police launch urgent probe
Ted Christie has been found safe and well.
Elle Edwards: First pictures of suspects accused of assisting an offender over murder of beautician
Elle Edwards was killed outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, Wirral, on December 24, 2022.
Firefighters battle to bring blaze at allotments in Wrekenton under control
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue personnel are working to bring a blaze in Wrekenton under control, with those in the area advised to steer clear and close their windows
Newcastle primary school awarded 'good' Ofsted grade in latest report
St Joseph's Primary School in Newcastle was praised for its inclusivity and for being a warm, caring place
Scottish Power issues apology for failing to fix Tweedmouth streetlights
The company was criticised over a similar issue this time last year
Sunderland schoolgirl Nikki Allan's killer going nowhere as appeal against conviction fails
David Boyd murdered seven-year-old in 1992 but escaped justice for 30 years
Mindless Sunderland driver seriously injured women when he flouted red light and ploughed into car
Jamie Gales was leading police on a chase at double the speed limit for the road when the crash happened in Sunderland
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Capricorn urged to trim down work hours
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MP 'cautiously optimistic' over future of Dartmoor ponies
Luke Pollard MP said there were concerns there could be a cull of the ponies
Long-running Plymouth footpath closure branded a 'shambles'
'It’s a sad situation, pathetic really'
Vandals slash tyres and scratch paintwork on dozens of cars across Glasgow
Police were called to Orkney Place In Govan on Monday, September 30.
Complicated ancestry of America's 'most inbred family' who speak in 'barks and grunts'
Photographer Mark Latia has chosen to forgive the Whittaker family after being lied to in a money-grabbing hoax - as social media users praise him for 'not giving up on them'
Cops probed as driver dies after car left road and caught fire
Police were called to the B851 road near Inverness at around 11.20am on Wednesday, October 2.
Sunderland City Council seeks new children's services director after Jill Colbert's departure
Award-winning council officer Jill Colbert has been credited for transforming children's services in Sunderland - but she's now set to leave
CCTV images released of man hunted over robbery on Edinburgh's busiest shopping street
Officers are asking anyone who recognises the man pictured to come forward with information.
Sex shame teacher caught in layby with pupil whinges about not being invited to kids parties
Eppie Sprung Dawson, who was caught half-naked with a male pupil in her car, has claimed 'it's the most difficult thing' she's experienced.
Spennymoor mortuary plans near primary school scrapped following community backlash
Dozens of objections were submitted to Durham County Council just days after the plans were revealed in July
Brave Meath boy, 9, with rare condition who could die from common cold wants to help others
All brave Nathan Ward wants is to be able to play with his friends
Pictures show shocking aftermath of Gateshead allotment fire
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service teams from Byker, Gateshead, Newcastle Central, Washington and West Denton were all in attendance.
Shock after death of Donegal man in workplace accident in Australia
The man has been named locally as 35-year-old dad Barry Breslin
UK homes face £23.4bn bill to meet 2030 energy standards, Rightmove reports
Rightmove found that an average of £8,074 will have to be spent on rental homes to upgrade them to a C rating by EPC standards.
Sunderland boy, 15, charged with 'riot' offence to go on trial in December
The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had admitted a charge of violent disorder and burglary
Met Police officers rehired following controversial Bianca Williams stop and search
The former Met Police officers were dismissed last year after stopping Olympic athletes Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos, claiming they could smell cannabis.
Residents demand tighter controls on HMOs in East Durham amid housing concerns
More than 150 people have signed a petition calling for Durham County Council to adopt a policy that informs all residents and the wider community of potential new applications
Paedo teacher jailed for molesting two boys at Scots primary schools struck off
Carol Ann White was convicted of engaging in sexual activity with the boys spanning between August 2018 and May 2020 and jailed for three years at Airdrie Sheriff Court.
Police release CCTV images of several men following robbery and assault
Officers are asking anyone who recognises the men pictured to come forward with information.
CCTV images released of man hunted after serious sexual assault in Scots town
Cops are also appealing to anyone who was on Raise Street in Saltcoats at the time to contact them. In particular,
Nursing assistant robbed OAP horror crash victim in Scots hospital
Lucy Cruikshank stole the cash from 85-year-old patient Isabel Andrew when she was brought into A&E with serious injuries.
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