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Car stolen and houses broken into

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:09 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses after four burglaries in Ponteland, Northumberland.

Three chihuahuas stolen in burglary

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:38 GMT

Police are appealing for help to trace three dogs stolen during a burglary at a house in Newcastle.

Police 'lulled away' from escapee

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:46:19 GMT

An inquiry into the hunt for a convicted killer dubbed the Black Dog Strangler who escaped from a secure hospital in Newcastle has found the police did not adequately assess the risk he posed to the public.

Lorraine backs cycling initiative

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:30 GMT

Television presenter Lorraine Kelly is calling on people in the North East to support a 1,000-mile cycle tour celebrating the extension of walking and cycling routes.

Communities receive lottery funding

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:27 GMT

Two groups which support disabled people in Tyneside are sharing more than £800,000 from the Big Lottery Fund.

Couple killed in A1 crash named

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:26 GMT

The couple who died following a motorcycle collision on the A1 Western Bypass near Swalwell, Tyne and Wear, last Friday have been named by police.

Man faces jail over injuries fraud

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:25 GMT

A man from Washington, Tyne and Wear, is facing jail after he was caught playing rugby whilst making a £923,000 claim for wrist injuries.

Jail term for 'sugar daddy' conman

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:23 GMT

A heartless conman who lived in Darlington and fleeced more than £170,000 out of a string of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" has been jailed for seven years.

Death appeal ruling 'not unlawful'

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:22 GMT

Three leading judges have expressed "great sympathy" for a grandmother, originally from Teesside, who is facing the death penalty in Indonesia as they announced their reasons for rejecting her appeal against a refusal by the UK Government to pay for her legal representation.

Hoarder, 66, died in house fire

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:37:21 GMT

A pensioner died in a house fire in County Durham when firefighters were unable to save her because of the belongings she had hoarded in her home.

Penny farthing adventure for Matt

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:03:07 GMT

A 27-year-old is to cycle from Newcastle to France on a penny farthing to raise money for a charity which supported his family.

Construction sector growth 'vital'

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:43:38 GMT

A training board for the construction sector has warned that there is still much work to be done to return the North East's construction industry back to growth.

Judge allows naming of death driver

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:12 GMT

A 15-year-old from Middlesbrough who knocked down and killed a pedestrian while driving a stolen Range Rover at 70mph in a 30mph zone then ran off from police has been detained for five years.

School team wins regional award

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11:21 GMT

A Newcastle school has won the Pearson Teaching Award for Outstanding School Team of the Year in the North of England.

Police 'must apologise when wrong'

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:46 GMT

The Police and Crime Commissioner for scandal-hit Cleveland Police has admitted it must apologise when mistakes are made.

'Failure in care' in paramedic case

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:04 GMT

A coroner has said there was a failure in care by the North East Ambulance Service for a man who died from a heart attack after a paramedic refused to administer drugs.

Fans charged with disorder offences

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:19:24 GMT

Police have charged more than 30 Sunderland and West Ham fans who are alleged to have been involved in a fight before a Premier League game.

One Direction announce world tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:17 GMT

Boy band One Direction have announced plans for a stadium world tour in 2014, which will include a gig in Sunderland.

£3m for North East advice services

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:45:04 GMT

Eleven advice services in the North East will benefit from a £3 million share of a support package which aims to provide help to projects during challenging times.

Damages sought in blackmail case

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:05:13 GMT

A scandal-hit police force which paid £550,000 damages to a defence solicitor from Middlesbrough for wrongful arrest is facing more related compensation claims which could see the final bill soar, it emerged.