Mum raped 'again and again until she died' on bench after night out
It's reported Natalie Shotter was attacked after she collapsed on a night out in West London.
DWP Universal Credit benefit claimants asked to show bank statements to check payments are valid
Financial documents are examined by the DWP to look for signs of undeclared income or high levels of savings that would reduce or stop a Universal Credit claim
Woman assaulted by man who asked to use her mobile phone in Tynemouth
The alleged assault occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 22, by the Queen Victoria Monument in Tynemouth
Baby boy dies and mum fighting for life after 'hit-and-run' as six arrested
The pregnant woman was allegedly struck while using a pedestrian crossing and while medics were able to deliver her child, he sadly later died.
Mum of teen dad 'murdered after refusing to sell drugs' makes plea to convict killers
Lisa Whitley is urging for others to come forward to help convict the murderers of her then 18-year-old son Kyle.
Heather Humphreys announces exact date landmark benefit scheme to come into effect
The brand new Pay-Related Benefit will be available to people who become fully unemployed
Sexually transmitted infections on rise among those aged 15-24
Young people blame the lack of appropriate sex education in schools as figures show almost half have had sex without knowing partner's STI status.
Newcastle mum home-schooling her daughter after missing out on first choice high school
Sophie Woodhead missed out on a place at her first choice school, Jesmond Park Academy, for the current academic year but her mum is determined that she will get a place there
All pensioners could see Winter Fuel Payments reinstated this year under legal challenge
A judicial review is currently under way in Scotland's highest court which, if successful, could see the Government forced to void the changes as it carries out an assessment
Tyneside councillor says Tories need to become 'low tax' party to appeal to younger voters
A North Tyneside Conservative councillor called for his party to return to the next election as a party of "low tax", despite his local party having proposed council tax rises previously.
People urged to 'check now or miss out' on £150 from DWP with three million set to benefit
An energy expert is asking householders to check if they are eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount help
Community rallies behind young family of cyclist killed in Monaghan collision
Rowell Ladao passed away in hospital after a serious collision in Knockatallon, leaving behind two young children and a wife in the Philippines
2024 log burner rules every household with one should know to avoid £1,000 fines
Regulations on wood burning stoves have tightened in recent years - here's what you need to know about Smoke Control Areas and the only type of fuel you can burn
Jamie 'Iceman' Stevenson ordered firebomb attack on own home after it was seized
It has been revealed crime kingpin Jamie Stevenson ordered for a firebomb attack on his house after he lost it to prosecutors.
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
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