Tom Wilkinson
UK
Police officer, 19, dies after collision while responding to another crash
Pc Jess Turnbull had only joined Northumbria Police in September.
11 Jun 2026
Crime
Decorator who murdered grandfather in van hit-and-run jailed for 32 years
Martin Breeze mowed down a group of friends after his son Shaun had a disagreement with them while out buying drugs.
13 Jan 2025
Crime
Predator jailed for trying to kill under-age girl he groomed online
The knife attack by Ellis Dismore was captured on a passing motorist’s dashcam.
8 Jan 2025
Crime
Ex-rugby player Tom Voyce’s car was found in 7ft of water, inquest told
The former England wing died last month after he tried to cross a storm-swollen river in Northumberland.
8 Jan 2025
Crime
Man jailed after children find gun and ammunition
Ali Abdughari-Abud, 22, was linked to the weapon after police searched his phone and found a video of the revolver-style gun, Northumbria Police said.
6 Jan 2025
Crime
Former racehorse owner denies £64m fraud
John Dance, 50, appeared before magistrates to deny nine charges relating to him running wealth management funds
3 Jan 2025
UK
Two teenagers killed in New Year collision named
Both teenagers were killed in a crash between a VW Golf and a Vauxhall Grandland in Preston, Hull.
3 Jan 2025
UK
Drink-drive warning after motorist found asleep at wheel of crashed car
The force said the man ‘was drifting in and out of consciousness’ and was unfit to provide a roadside breath sample.
31 Dec 2024
UK23 Dec 2024
Man dead and toddler critical after car collides with pedestrians
The man died at the scene and the boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries
UK
Bear the kitten survives Christmas scare thanks to vets’ charity
The six-month-old underwent a life-saving operation after he swallowed the netting from a beef joint last year.
23 Dec 2024
UK
Flyover concerns lead to transport disruption on Tyneside
The Gateshead Highway, which carries traffic to and from the Tyne Bridge, had to close following an inspection.
20 Dec 2024
UK12 Dec 2024
Police searching for missing ex-England rugby star Tom Voyce find body
His Toyota Hilux was recovered downstream from Abberwick Ford on the River Aln outside Alnwick, Northumberland.
UK
Dallaglio says search for ex-teammate Voyce echoes his own family tragedy
Tom Voyce is believed to have died after he was swept away while driving across a ford during Storm Darragh
11 Dec 2024
Sport11 Dec 2024
Searches continue for missing ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce
The 43-year-old is believed to have died after trying to drive across a flood-swollen river in Northumberland
Crime10 Dec 2024
Man found guilty of murdering partner’s 22-month-old son
Christopher Stockton, 38, had been up late playing Xbox games when he shook Charlie Roberts, causing catastrophic injuries.
UK
Labradoodle puppy helps charity ‘spread kindness one delivery at a time’
Bowie the labradoodle puppy goes out on deliveries of essentials and makes people feel less embarrassed about receiving help, charity The Brick says.
5 Dec 2024
Crime
Man in court charged with manslaughter and cannabis production after house blast
Reece Galbraith, 33, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court following the explosion in Benwell, Newcastle, in October.
5 Dec 2024
Crime
Mother admits neglect following baby’s alleged shaking death
Charlie Roberts was one year and 10 months old when he suffered a non-survivable head injury at his home in Darlington.
3 Dec 2024
Crime
Bruising on little boy’s ear was no accident, expert tells murder trial
Christopher Stockton denies murdering his partner’s toddler at the boy’s home in Darlington in January.
26 Nov 2024
Crime18 Nov 2024
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack which left man, 54, dead
Ian Langley was killed in the incident in Shiney Row near Sunderland in October last year
Crime
Death of motorcyclist contributed to by ambulance service neglect, coroner rules
Aaron Morris, 31, died at the University Hospital of North Durham in July 2022.
15 Nov 2024