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‘LUDICROUS’

THOUSANDS of pounds of damage were caused when a man rammed a coach into his former boyfriend’s flat in a “ludicrous, irresponsible, stupid and childish” attack. Ian Anderson was struggling to cope with the breakdown of his seven-year relationship...

12 YEARS IN JAIL FOR SEX ATTACKER WHO STRUCK TWICE IN MINUTES

A PREDATOR made the “stuff of nightmares” come true for two lone women by subjecting them to separate terrifying violent sex attacks within minutes. Both victims had been to the Come Together music festival on Newcastle’s Town Moor last summer when...

‘We can drive improvement even further’

KEIR Starmer wants to see exam results in the North East “dramatically” improved under a new bid to improve standards across the region. The Prime Minister was at a school in Newcastle on Thursday, after the announcement of the Mission North East...

‘THEY’VE CUT MY HAND OFF’

BLOODIED, stitched and bruised, this is how a man was left after an alleged machete attack. Paul Boomer has revealed his injuries following the alleged incident, which he said also left his brother shouting for help saying “they’ve cut my hand...

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10 YEARS FOR KILLER DRIVER

KILLER driver Ryan Scott ripped a family apart when his “unbelievable speed” caused the death of an adored mum. Claire Laybourne was returning from taking her mum on a trip to the theatre as part of her Christmas present when their happiness was...

LUCKY ESCAPE FOR NURSE AS CAR CRUSHED

GUILT T!

A GEORDIE Shore star and a former Miss Newcastle are among seven reality TV personalities who have admitted illegal promotion of foreign exchange trading on Instagram. Scott Timlin, known as Scotty T, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London...

ROAD SAFETY WORKER CAUGHT DOING 120MPH ON A1

A TRAFFIC management worker employed to help keep the roads safe was caught speeding at up to 120mph while over the limit for cannabis. Yousef Majid put lives at risk while behind the wheel of a luxury highpowered Mercedes on the A1, Newcastle Crown...

‘Spaces our patients deserve’ now open

BRAND new facilities designed to make a hospital a centre of excellence for cancer treatment will “make a big difference when you come through the door”. The new Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre has opened at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It...

MUSIC TO OUR EARS

NEWCASTLE will stage the prestigious Mercury Prize for the second year running after the spectacular success of the 2025 ceremony. There were wild celebrations back in October when Sam Fender landed one of music’s biggest accolades on home turf – and...

Drink driver led police on high speed chase

A ROAD menace ploughed through a fence and into bollards after he took police on a high-speed chase through Newcastle suburbs. Mitchell Wright was over the alcohol limit when he flouted red lights, travelled at more than 70mph in 30mph zones and drove...

SOMEONE WE LOVED

THE world is officially a better place. Yes, there’s a lot going on at the minute that’s not so good, but Sunday for Sammy is back in Newcastle, so all is well. And what a comeback it made yesterday – with laughs, music, theatre, a few secret star...

BANNED BIKE MENACE JAILED FOR ‘OUTRAGEOUS’ 100MPH CHASE

MOTORBIKE menace Peter Smith has been jailed after speeding along footpaths, tearing over football pitches and racing down a road at more than 100mph. With police in hot pursuit, and already banned from the roads, Smith put lives in danger. Newcastle...

TEEN HAD KNIFE HELD TO THROAT BY PAIR OF KIDNAPPERS

A TEENAGE girl had a knife held to her throat and was dragged into an alley by kidnappers in a case of mistaken identity. The 18-year-old was walking to a shop for a snack with her headphones on when she suddenly became embroiled in a feud between...

MOBILE DELIVERY

A WOMAN from Northumberland who gave birth to her son in a moving car is “still in disbelief”. Michele Hall, from Alnwick, delivered the baby on the A19 while she was being driven from her home to Cramlington Hospital by her partner Lee Mawer, 38. On...

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UNITED SHOULD STAY IN HEART OF THE CITY

NEWCASTLE’S council leader has reiterated her hopes of a “worldclass stadium at the heart of the city centre”, amid ongoing uncertainty over the future of St James’ Park. Fans of Newcastle United have been waiting to hear whether the club plans to...

WE CAN HOST THE OLYMPICS

NORTHERN leaders led by North East mayor Kim McGuinness want the North to host the Olympics. A group of 12 mayors and council leaders - from all four main political parties - have written to the Government setting out how the Olympics could be staged...

BUTT SIR!

A NORTH East maths teacher who claimed to be a naturist was spotted naked in the street by pubgoers in Hebburn. Andrew Peacock, who had been deputy head of department at Hetton Academy, did not appear at a public disciplinary hearing at which he was...

LISA’S LEGACY WILL LIVE ON

THE family of a woman who died in a suspected assault in North Shields have paid tribute to her, saying that she “carried herself with integrity and kindness”. Lisa Denton, 40, died in hospital on Sunday, January 25, the morning after an incident...

‘I HAD GIVEN UP ON BEING HAPPY’

A BLYTH mum who survived cancer as a teenager said that before having her daughter she had “given up hope of ever feeling truly happy”. But for Leah Cullen, 25, the birth of little Aria a year ago has transformed her life. Leah had cancer in her...

‘I’m scared in my own home’

A DAD has been left living in fear of his son after he burgled him on Christmas Day. John Luke, who was banned from contacting his father, broke in while he was out and helped himself to a ham sandwich. As he was jailed, his dad told how he has is...

Hen do guest turned violent, smashing glass in man’s face

A WOMAN out on a hen party smashed a glass into a man’s face for playfully tapping her with an inflatable golf club. NHS worker Donna Stalker was in a Tyneside pub with a group of women when a harmless interaction suddenly turned to violence and...

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Metro price hike warning despite new cap on fares

PLANS for a new ticket price cap on the Tyne and Wear Metro have sparked a mixed reaction, with warnings that many passengers will miss out on promises of cheaper fares. North East mayor Kim McGuinness announced on Monday that the cost of Metro travel...

New weather warning for ice issued after severe storm

A NEW weather warning has been issued for the North East after Storm Chandra struck the region yesterday. Heavy rain, snow and strong winds caused problems across the North East, and the Environment Agency issued a series of flood alerts. Coastal...

Mayor reveals Metro ticket price cap for Pop card users

THE cost of a single journey on the Tyne and Wear Metro will be capped at £2.50 rate – in what is being branded the biggest change to the network’s ticketing for 20 years. North East mayor Kim McGuinness has confirmed plans to introduce the new price...

TEENAGER HELD AFTER WOMAN DIES

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman died following a suspected assault in North Tyneside. Shortly after 10pm on Saturday, police received a report via the ambulance service of concern for the welfare of a woman on Russell Street in...

‘I know he’s got difficulties but it’s not an excuse for stealing’

A MUM has slammed a thief who claimed he was “lonely” when he stole her beloved dog. Shaun Flaherty, 38, stole Felicity Dickinson’s nine-year-old bulldog Lizzie from outside Molineux Pharmacy in Byker, Newcastle. Felicity, 59, had left Lizzie outside...

£128m vision to transform ‘bleak’ corner of city centre

FRESH details have emerged of a £128m vision to o regenerate an “inaccessible and d bleak” corner of Newcastle stle with new homes, shops, hops, a multi-storey car park, and an urban park. ark. Proposals for a dramatic overrhaul of a disused d railway...

‘WE’LL NEVER FORGIVE HIM FOR WHAT HE PUT US THROUGH’

ROBBED of his dad before he was even born, a teenager is coming to terms with the fact that the killer who changed his life forever is now walking free. Paul Gilbert had been excitedly looking forward to the birth of his first child when he was knifed...

ALMSHOUSE TO BE HOME ONCE MORE

A PROMINENT heritage building which is pivotal to Tyneside’s industrial and social history is to be saved and restored by a £4.6m grant. The Grade II listed Keelmen’s Hospital, which overlooks the River Tyne in Newcastle, is one of the city’s most...

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