Jonathan Cox, of Fawdon, assaulted the woman twice in quick succession in the early hours of New Year's Day

Kier Pearson, who has a previous conviction for biting a police officer, was trying to resist being detained after punching a man outside a pub

As families continue to struggle with the cost of living, a Gateshead Council report claims that some areas see an over 50% rate of child poverty.

Reported rough sleeping up 28% in just six weeks and 20% more homelessness applications in same period up to November 1

Neil Vaughan was described as "a lovely man" by his family

A new book, The Wicked Of The Earth, reimagines the brutal Tyneside episode which took place 375 years ago

"Not having closure has been an ongoing nightmare and I never wake up from it."

“His wish was to walk me down the aisle but unfortunately on the day he was no longer able to walk. He held my hand and gave me away and it was the most beautiful service."

Travis Mitchell, from Edinburgh, has been living rough after being forced to flee his home due to domestic violence.

“A 41-year-old man was arrested near the scene in connection with road traffic offences."

Some 150,000 applications for pension credit have been submitted in the 16 weeks since July 29, when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced only those receiving the benefit would be eligible for winter fuel payments.

The council is inviting feedback from residents and businesses on the key themes and priorities in the plan

MacDonald, 41, is accused of murdering his brother-in-law John MacKinnon by repeatedly discharging a shotgun at him in the village of Teangue on Skye.

A 38-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children, possession of Class B drugs, blackmail and money laundering

Unite has launched legal action against the Government over the Chancellor's decision to means test winter fuel payments - which will see around 10 million pensioners miss out on the benefit

Connor Gartland, 28, was on his way to work on Thursday when he saw flashing lights on the old railway cycle path at Lochside Place.

Alexis Frances Ali, 38, was reported missing after leaving Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital on Tuesday

The latest crackdown on rural crime in the Northumbria force area was staged earlier this month as part of Operation Checkpoint

UCU is balloting members to assess opinions over strike action and Newcastle University cuts

Jose Herreros, 26, attacked the nine-week-old child by seizing him on the body, lifting him up and repeatedly and forcibly shaking him at a house in Midlothian.

Northumberland has around 183,000 ash trees that are at risk from Ash Dieback

Figures have dropped dramatically year on year

The project was launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner in the summer

Kim Hall, 28, is under house arrest in Chicago awaiting trial after she was stopped at O’Hare airport in August

Margaret Hutchinson had two bins stolen from outside her Slatyford home on Bonfire Night and says she will struggle to pay the £65 that Newcastle City Council wants to replace them