'Dangerous' man jailed for three robberies in County Durham in less than two hours
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Summer riots
North East man jailed for video threat to 'burn down every mosque in Newcastle'
A man who threatened to burn down mosques in a video posted on TikTok during the period of rioting and disorder in the summer was jailed for 20 months.
Updated XL bully owner 'failed to control' dog while chasing neighbour before fatal attack
The American XL Bully owner whose dog killed a neighbour “failed to control” it as he chased the victim suspecting he had put out a window at his home, it has emerged.
Man admits being owner of XL Bully dog which fatally attacked neighbour
A man whose dog attacked and killed his neighbour has admitted being the owner of a dog which while dangerously out of control caused a fatal injury.
Passenger caught with 21-kilos of cannabis in case on arrival at Newcastle Airport
A Chinese drugs mule enlisted to bring cannabis into the UK claimed he was told the package contained a rare bird’s nest, a court heard.
Willington disturbance Suspended prison sentence for teenager who smashed Willington takeaway window
A teenager who threw a brick through a takeaway window and shouted racial slurs towards the owner has been released after spending three months in custody.
Child Poverty Summit
North East Mayor to make £1 fare pledge for under-21s on school and job-seeking trips
One of the region’s “metro-Mayors” has made a commitment to £1 youth fares on public transport as part of her action plan to tackle child poverty.
Seaham disorder
Young people torched cars and goaded police on evening of disorder in Seaham
A teenager with no previous convictions became involved in an evening of serious disorder which blighted a community.
Live
LIVE: Street taped off and armed police on scene after an incident in Middlesbrough
Police have cordoned off Falmouth Street in Middlesbrough following an incident. Live updates here.
Church scandal Bishop of Newcastle said she felt 'compelled' to call for Archbishop's resignation
The Bishop of Newcastle, Rt Rev Dr Ann Hartley, has said she thinks there is a “culture of fear” in the Church of England over abuse.
