Ruth Lawrence trial not ready to start ten years after alleged murder of two 'inseparable friends'
Ruth Lawrence (42), who is originally from Clontarf, is accused of the murder of Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32
Police and council issue seven notices due to anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside
Northumbria Police and North Tyneside Council's community protection team visited 10 properties known to be involved in crime and anti-social behaviour in North Shields and Whitley Bay
Condition of man seriously injured in Benwell home blast improves
An update has been given on the man who had been fighting for his life in hospital
Victorian Barlinnie prisoner mugshots emerge online in glimpse of the past
Two thousand pictures of inmates on release day have been uploaded.
BP branded 'shameless profiteers' after raking in nearly £2bn in three months
Campaigners said fossil fuel firms like BP were still enjoying 'obscene' levels of profit while millions of Scots face fuel poverty this winter.
Councillors change Killingworth pub licence after alleged brawls
The Plough Inn can no longer allow drinks outside following a licencing hearing on Monday
Dog walker sexually assaulted while out with pets along Scots footpath
Officers are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Glenburn, Paisley.
Mum's concern for vulnerable children after Northumberland County Council unable to provide teaching base
The council say two new sites will be available after half-term
Man silent as he appears in court charged with murder of Stephen Ring in Wexford
The man was arrested following the discovery of a body in a quarry
North Northumberland MP David Smith calls for new housing to be built 'in the right places'
Northumberland's housing target is set to increase significantly
Southport tragedy: Downing Street denies cover-up amid new terror charges against suspect
The teenager accused of the fatal stabbing of three girls at a dance class in Southport has been charged with production of a deadly poison and a terror offence, Merseyside Police said.
Woman in court accused of stabbing random member of the public at Newcastle petrol station
Julie Cook was accused of wounding the suspected victim with intent and possessing two knives on Monday this week
More than €3m returned to Irish Exchequer this month from crime proceeds
More than €20m has been returned to the State at the conclusion of criminal proceedings by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau since 2015
Newcastle parks boss quits weeks before huge decision as Urban Green's future hangs in the balance
Carol Pyrah has resigned as chief executive of charity Urban Green Newcastle, ahead of a council decision in November that could see control of the city's parks return to the civic centre
P Diddy accused of raping 10-year-old and drugging drink in horror new claim
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in New York awaiting trial for sex-trafficking and racketeering, which he denies
Ex-doctor admits running mobile circumcision service where kids were left with 'emotional and physical scars'
Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, of Birmingham, was a practising doctor when he started visiting homes by appointment to carry out circumcisions. He was suspended and later struck off by the General Medical Council (GMC)
Have-a-go hero defends man and woman in Glasgow after brutal attack
A man was attacked by a man wielding a length of wood in Glasgow on Tuesday afternoon. Council worker Dan Rezkalla bravely stepped in to take the stick off the attacker
Failed Gateshead asylum seeker threatened to burn down flat while paramedics were inside
Ali Raswli was annoyed with the Home Officer when he tried to light a duvet inside his home, while medical staff were trying to help him
Blyth pervert calling himself 'Paedo Pay Piggy' tried to arrange sexual activity with young girls
Daniel Devlin, of Blyth, who has previous convictions for having child abuse images, was caught out by two undercover police officers
Timetable to end two-child benefit cap must be given in today’s Budget
Rachel Reeves must ensure a timetable is given to end the two-child benefit cap in today's Budget to make its first delivery by a woman, a memorable one.
Penis picture soldier booted out army after sending image of manhood to woman
Adam Scott McNee was also handed a ten months suspended jail sentence and ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid work.
Russell Grant's horoscopes as Gemini told to discuss topics that have been avoided
Today's horoscopes, brought to you by Russell Grant.
Dear Coleen: Can I trust the cheating father of my child?
My parents are at war with one another after my dad left for a younger woman.
Scots slam blundering hospital staff for falsely telling them son was ill in A&E
Frazer Edwards' mum and dad, who live in Orkney, were left worried sick when they were telephoned late at night by a medic in Kent.
Police hunting wanted North Tyneside man who is said to be evading arrest
Benito Bado, 38, is wanted on emergency prison recall and is understood to have links to Northumberland
Man due in court over death of Juris Kokenbergs in Lucan as first image of dead man released
Gardai have also confirmed the identity of the deceased as Juris Kokenbergs
CCTV released after clothing stolen from Northumberland Next outlet
Officers investigating a report of shoplifting in Morpeth have released images of a man and a woman who they would like to trace
Five arrests after suspected drugs haul worth thousands found in Newcastle Quayside police raid
Suspected drugs with a value of tens of thousands of pounds have been seized and five suspects charged following a raid in Newcastle
Whitley Bay campaigners criticise council over 'minimum' engagement during Monkseaton High School consultation
As the end of the consultation of Monkseaton High Schools arrives, a parents campaign group continues to criticise the process.
Police release CCTV image after man injured in 'racist' attack in Newcastle city centre
The assault happened at around 4.35pm on Sunday, September 1 on Westgate Road
Labour MP Liz Twist quits Age UK Gateshead role amid pressure over winter fuel payment cuts
Liz Twist, the MP for Blaydon and Consett, has stepped down as the chair of Age UK Gateshead following complaints about her support for the Government's winter fuel allowance cuts
Lothian bus sex fiend carried out sickening sex attack on teenage girl on top deck
Joape Kotobalavu, 29, forced himself on the terrified teenage victim in October 2022.
Newcastle nightclub packed out as top DJ hosts city's first ever sober rave
A famous Newcastle nightclub was packed out before sundown at the weekend as Patrick Topping took to the decks
Torture victim jumped to his death from tower block to escape two days of hell inside flat
Lee Smith abducted Jamie Forbes and held him against his will at his flat in Elphinstone Court, Aberdeen, on January 14 and January 15 2024.
Budget 2024: Chancellor confirms fuel duty freeze to continue in 'sigh of relief' for drivers
The Budget announcement came as a surprise to motorists following speculation that fuel duty would rise by as much as 7p per litre
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