Tom Wilkinson
Crime
Family of woman, 86, ‘devastated’ by teenager e-bike killer’s sentence
Billy Stokoe, who knocked down Gloria Stephenson on a zebra crossing, was jailed for six years and nine months
15 May 2026
Crime
Nurses begin tribunal proceedings against NHS trust over trans colleague
The seven nurses are taking action over having to share a dressing a dressing room with a biologically male colleague.
22 Oct 2025
UK
Man jailed for nine years for scarring police officer with hot oil
Mohammed Sarfaraz, of Newcastle, was convicted following the incident in January.
21 Oct 2025
Crime
Former GP admits further murder attempt on mother’s partner using poisoned wine
Thomas Kwan admitted a previous plan to kill Patrick O’Hara after setting up a fake wine club.
9 Oct 2025
Environment
Appeal to preserve last flying Vulcan bomber for future generations
The Vulcan to the Sky Trust said the Cold War bomber has a home but they need funds
8 Oct 2025
Politics
Lord Mandelson to be stripped of Freedom of Hartlepool
Councillors have unanimously voted to remove the honour over the former MP’s close relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
3 Oct 2025
Celebrity News
Artists invited to breathe life into Sycamore Gap tree
On the second anniversary of its felling, the National Trust wants the remnants of the tree to inspire art.
28 Sept 2025
Environment
Climate change brings Europe fewer but heavier hailstones, experts find
Researchers have modelled the outcome for how hailstorms will develop under global warming.
26 Sept 2025
UK
Steam enthusiasts line tracks to watch newly restored replica of Locomotion No.1
Locomotion No.1 was the first steam locomotive to pull a passenger-carrying train on a public railway.
26 Sept 2025
Politics
Hotel blocks launch event for party backed by Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk
Advance UK, led by former Reform deputy Ben Habib, was due to hold a conference in Newcastle on Saturday.
24 Sept 2025
UK
Family of alleged murder victim, eight, pay tribute to ‘friend to many’
Rhys Cameron was found dead at a property in Billingham, Teesside, earlier this month.
23 Sept 2025
UK22 Sept 2025
England international was 'over the limit' when he drove into ford
Ex-London Wasps player Tom Voyce, 43, died while trying to cross the River Aln during a storm in Northumberland last December
Crime
Man admits arson after fire guts MP’s office
The blaze also wrecked premises used by a small charity for people with very rare genetic diseases and an NHS mental health service for veterans.
13 Sept 2025
Politics12 Sept 2025
Man charged with arson after major fire guts MP’s office
Offices used by a charity and an NHS mental health unit were also wrecked by the blaze
UK
National Trust to remove Union flag flown from monument without permission
The large flag was spotted on Penshaw Monument on Wearside on Friday.
12 Sept 2025
Crime
Inquest into river crossing death of former England rugby star set to conclude
Tom Voyce was 43 when he died after his car was swept away while crossing a ford on the River Aln during a storm.
5 Sept 2025
Crime
Six deny terror charges over alleged plan to defeat Palestine Action ban
The accused are alleged to have tried to organise mass gatherings with the aim of rendering the ban on Palestine Action unenforceable.
4 Sept 2025
Health
Plans for £30m cancer centre in honour of Bobby Robson unveiled
The foundation set up by the former England manager has already raised £20 million of the cost.
3 Sept 2025
UK
Tributes to father and son who died in South Shields collision
Peter Webb, 40, and his son Ben, 12, died after a car came off the road in South Shields, Tyneside, on Saturday evening.
2 Sept 2025
UK
Second World War munitions hamper moorland blaze firefighters
Firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers have been working together to tackle the blaze on the North York Moors.
27 Aug 2025
UK21 Aug 2025
Skydiver 'deliberately fell to her death the day after break up'
Jade Damarell, 32, crashed into farmland in County Durham after a jump in April