Drunken North East thug who bit man’s eyebrow loses own tooth in pub attack
A drunken Hartlepool thug who lost a tooth when he bit a chunk out a man’s eyebrow when he was refused another drink in a pub has been locked up.
Football fan hit with three-year banning order for ‘abhorrent’ post about player
Declan Jones, 33, of Babbage Gardens, Stockton, has been handed a three-year football banning order for sending a highly offensive post about a player during the Merseyside derby earlier this year.
Person in hospital after collapsing at North East beauty spot
Emergency services were called to Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, near Billingham, on Monday (June 22) at around 11.20am, following reports of an injured person.
Isabelle Rose Welsh murder trial – live updates as pair accused of killing Thornaby toddler
Live updates of the murder trial of Harrison Simpson, 22, and 25-year-old Alexandra Walker, both charged with the murder of toddler Isabelle Rose Welsh in Thornaby
The ‘horrifying’ moment County Durham dad thought son, 12, was dead after crash
A Brandon dad has spoken of the terrifying seconds he believed his 12-year-old son had been killed after they were allegedly struck by another motorcyclist.
County Durham mum needed eight staples in her head after brutal attack by ex-partner
A West Cornforth mum who was left needing eight staples in her head after a brutal attack by her ex partner has broken her silence.
Predator set up ‘rape tomorrow’ alarm before ‘terrifying’ attack in Bishop Auckland
A sick predator who fantasised about rape carried out a “terrifying” attack on a woman in Bishop Auckland shop toilets.
Jury sworn in for trial of two charged with murder of toddler Isabelle Rose Welsh
Jury sworn in for trial of two people charged with toddler Isabelle Rose Welsh’s abuse and murder in Thornaby.
North East mayor says region ‘wants voice heard’ as she backs Burnham leadership bid
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has warned “the people of the North East want to know their voice is heard in Government”.
Historic agricultural show saved from collapse by major sponsorship deal
A popular agricultural show which dates back over 150 years is to return next year after securing financial backing.