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
Health
Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne supports life-changing children’s charity in Morocco
The health clubs entrepreneur is in North Africa with his wife Nigora to support Operation Smile.
28 May 2025
Crime
Sentencing for A1 crash motorist delayed due to driving record dispute
Mazyar Azarbonyad said he has a clean driving record while police said he already had eight points on his licence when he caused a major collision.
20 May 2025
Crime
Man to be sentenced over cannabis lab explosion which killed friend and child
Reece Galbraith has admitted manslaughter following the blast in Benwell, Newcastle, in October.
14 May 2025
Environment
Farne Islands’ seabird spectacular to be shown on webcams
The National Trust is celebrating 100 years of caring for islands off the coast of Northumberland.
13 May 2025
Crime
‘Fixated’ constituent jailed for making threats to kill MP
Benjamin Clarke made repeated comments about Sam Rushworth, including wanting to firebomb his house or office.
12 May 2025
Crime
Detectives faced daunting task but mobile phone evidence proved damning
The felling of a much-loved Sycamore tree on Hadrian’s Wall sparked a major inquiry.
9 May 2025
Crime
‘Totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree inspired countless photos until it was felled
The tree was planted in a pleasing fold in the landscape next to Hadrian’s Wall.
9 May 2025
Crime
Jury in Sycamore Gap trial begins deliberations
The tree which stood beside Hadrian’s Wall was felled in September 2023.
8 May 2025
Crime
Judge tells jury to consider Sycamore Gap case ‘calmly’
Mrs Justice Lambert told the jury to ‘consider the evidence calmly and dispassionately’.
7 May 2025
Crime
Sycamore Gap defendant made anonymous call blaming co-accused, jury hears
Groundworker Daniel Graham, 39, and mechanic Adam Carruthers, 32, each deny two counts of criminal damage to the sycamore and the Roman Wall.
2 May 2025
Crime
Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court
Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
30 Apr 2025
Crime
Sycamore Gap was totemic, trial of two men accused of chopping down tree is told
Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
30 Apr 2025
Crime29 Apr 2025
Two men went on ‘moronic mission’ to fell Sycamore Gap tree, jury told
Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers used a chainsaw to chop down the Northumberland landmark and filmed their actions, court heard
Crime28 Apr 2025
Jury selected in trial of two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree
The trial of Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, due to open on Tuesday
Crime
Jury selection begins in Sycamore Gap trial
Two men deny criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
28 Apr 2025
Crime
Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree
Daniel Graham, 39, of Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, of Wigton, Cumbria, will go before a jury at Newcastle Crown Court.
28 Apr 2025
Crime
Murderer who killed 79-year-old widow in her home found dead in prison
Gareth Dack was serving a minimum of 33 years for the murder of Norma Bell when he was found dead at HMP Frankland.
24 Apr 2025
Crime
Inquest to be held for girl, 10, who died in mudslide on school trip
Leah Harrison, from Darlington, was on an organised residential trip when she died last May.
24 Apr 2025
UK
Bite marks show evidence of gladiators fighting lions, experts say
The discovery on remains found in York highlight how humans fighting large cats was entertainment on the edge of the Roman empire.
23 Apr 2025
Crime19 Apr 2025
Man who admitted A1 police pursuit crash charge drove to work two days later
Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, was taking a woman out for a first date when the crash took place near the Denton roundabout on April 9.