Man found dead at property in Stonehouse
An investigation into the circumstances will be carried out
DJ who stopped knife attack in Sunderland bar honoured at annual Police Public Bravery Awards
The awards honour selfless members of the public who have placed themselves in dangerous situations, protected others, defended communities, prevented crime or actively assisted police
Murder accused teen tells court he only intended to burgle Gateshead flat to take dog
Leandro Lopes and two teenagers aged 15 and 17 deny murdering Gary Belfield and attempting to murder his son, Luke Williams, at their home in Felling
Northumbria Police told to investigate response to 999 call before murdered Laura Robson was found
Ben Hughes has admitted murdering 37-year-old Laura Robson in Greenside
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby's home raided by masked gang armed with machete as she lay upstairs with daughter
Charlotte Crosby's home has reportedly been targeted by a gang of thieves armed with a machete as she lay upstairs with her two-year-old daughter, her fiancé has claimed
Durham Town Hall is to close from this weekend for restoration works
The historic building is expected to reopen between the spring and summer of next year
King's coronation cost revealed as taxpayers fork out eye-watering sum
The figures included £50.3 million of Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) costs and £21.7 million for the Home Office for policing the "once-in-a-generation" event in May 2023
Farmers 'feel like they're worth more dead than alive' after inheritance tax changes
Two peers in Westminster said they had heard from elderly farmers that it would be better if they died before the changes came into effect in April 2026
Newly-elected Labour County Durham MP gives emotional speech about feeling 'overwhelmed' by online abuse
Sam Rushworth said he was raising the topic in the House of Commons to highlight issues around male suicide, and mental health struggles for men and boys.
King Charles and Tony Blair lead tributes to former deputy prime minister John Prescott
Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott, who was a key figure in Tony Blair's government and was also a close friend of the King, has died at the age of 86
Hospitals were 'hours from running out of PPE' during early months of Covid, Hancock says
Former health secretary Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry that some PPE was in very short supply during the first wave of the pandemic, and said that he "ruffled some feathers"
Number of school suspensions in England nearly doubles after pandemic
There were 346,279 suspensions in the autumn term of 2023/24 across state schools, compared to 247,366 during the autumn term of 2022/23 - a rise of 40%, according to Department for Education (DfE) data
Man who egged John Prescott and was punched by him says 'no regrets'
Craig Evans, 53, was a farm worker when he threw the egg at the Labour politician, who then punched him in the face. Mr Evans said he still gets invited on TV shows to talk about the event but always declines
Warning as figures show rise in young people not in education, jobs or training
The TUC said the number of Neets had increased by 9% over the past year
Labour will prioritise keeping public transport affordable, says beleaguered minister
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh was urged to rule out above-inflation rail fare increases in future years after they were announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his Budget earlier this month
How you could be banned from buying your council house under Right to Buy under proposed changes
The Government has issued a consultation where it has revealed other ways it wants to change Right to Buy, including increasing the length of time you need to be living in your property before you can access the scheme
Royal Mail threatens more stamp price rises after £120 million Budget hit
The postal giant's owner, International Distribution Services (IDS), has refused to rule out further job losses as a result of the increased cost
Drunk passenger who wreaked havoc on TUI flight and forced it to land in Newcastle jailed
James Rae, 29, spilled a drink on a child and hurled a homophobic slur at a crew member
Pot hole claims in Northumberland remain low despite slight increase
There were just 137 claims made in 2023
Hopes former Wilko Newcastle city centre shop could be given new lease of life
The shop closed in October 2023 following Wilko's administration
Landlord fined over 'disgusting' garage flat riddled with damp and mould rented to family with baby
The property was found to be extremely cramped, with no fixed heating or adequate insulation and damp and mould throughout
Housing campaigners demand Scots Government use Westminster windfall to tackle homelessness emergency
Housing campaigners claim that thousands more families will be homeless if Scottish Budget does not commit to building more homes
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Scots mum horrified after son finds huge 10-inch knife next to school
The nine-year-old boy came across the terrifying blade while with his mum on the school run this morning in Musselburgh.
Renters must get help in the Budget as 999 workers struggle to afford living in major cities
Record View says it's unacceptable that paramedics and other emergency workers can no longer afford to live in our major cities due to rent rises.
Former Plymouth Royal Mail rep who died on holiday named by coroner
He collapsed in a shopping centre, an inquest has heard
Former Newcastle University student dies in suspected poisoning in Laos
Simone White, 28, was one of numerous individuals taken to hospital following the incident in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker haunt in Laos
Police update as pensioner and teenager seriously injured after van hit shoppers in Caerphilly
Two people remain in hospital with serious injuries after a van hit pedestrians in Caerphilly
Man charged after £200,000 cocaine bust on busy Scots road
The 33-year-old was detained following an operation on the A9.
Mum Papaipit Linse pleads guilty to killing her seven-year-old son in Haverfordwest
The judge called it a "sensitive and terribly tragic case"
Monkseaton High School parents protest as North Tyneside Council votes down bid to stop closure
One Monkseaton High School parent shouted "shame on you" as North Tyneside Council voted on Thursday night to block a motion calling for a U-turn on the decision to shut the school down in 2026
Tragedy as woman in 70s dies in two-car collision near Northumberland village
A man in his 80s sustained serious injuries in a crash on the A696 on Thursday afternoon
CCTV of 'Eastern European' man released in connection to two assaults in Glasgow
Police Scotland have released images of a man they wish would get in touch to assist them with their ongoing enquiries.
Skye shooting suspect 'saw himself as victim', court told
Edinburgh High Court heard that Finlay MacDonald, accused of murdering his brother-in-law and trying to murder three others, saw himself as a victim
Sorrow as HMS Northumberland set to be scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures
The ship was awarded the Freedom of Northumberland in 2002
Police search for missing Gosforth man Mathew Wiles not seen since Tuesday
Mathew Wiles has not been seen since Tuesday.
Plymouth care workers set to strike for the first time
Over 50 staff are set to strike on Monday, according to trade union Unite
Gateshead Council U-turn after admitting Low Fell bus lane was installed unlawfully
Gateshead Council is dropping plans for bus lane on a 60m stretch of Durham Road in Low Fell, after admitting to a mistake in a legal consultation with residents
Delays and cancellations on Tyne Valley railway line raised in Parliament
Northern has apologised for recent problems with its service
Plymouth sees rise in violence among girls
Police say girl-on-girl violence is becoming more prevalent
Parents of Brit who died in Laos break silence after tragic death of lawyer
The grieving couple released a statement through the 28-year-old's employers, following the tragedy in Southeast Asia earlier this week.
'Devastated' parents of ex-Newcastle University student release statement after suspected poisoning death
Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week
North East tributes to former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott following key Tyne and Wear Metro role
Lord Prescott played a key role in bringing the Tyne and Wear Metro to Sunderland
DWP encourages UK pensioners to claim Pension Credit - Find out if you're eligible
Pension Credit is a benefit specifically designed to provide additional financial support for older people on low incomes - but there are certain groups who could be eligible to claim
Gateshead Quays update as council leader makes 'absolute guarantee' promise
Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon has promised that an international conference centre will be built on the Quayside, as details of a dispute over a £23 million car park emerged
Scots drug dealer jailed after fleeing cops at 120mph with £2.5m cocaine stashed in car
Dylan Nicol, 24, tried to dodge police on Kingsway in Dundee and was chased down by officers after a dangerous pursuit.
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