South Tyneside businessman denies murdering Sunderland employee
A garage worker died 16 days after his boss "choked the life from him" then dumped him in a shallow grave at a remote seaside beauty spot, murder jurors have heard.
Hundreds of North East children targeted by internet groomers in last year, figures show
A charity has revealed the shocking number of North East children targeted by internet perverts since a new anti-grooming law came into force a year ago.
Sunderland takeaway boss jailed for cruelly exploiting vulnerable men he kept as slaves
A "unscrupulous" Sunderland takeaway boss who kept vulnerable men as slaves and gave them leftover food in return for hard work has been jailed for eight-and-half years.
Disgraced Sunderland police officer and drugs gang kingpin see conviction appeals rejected
Two men jailed for their involvement with a crime ring that brought cocaine worth millions of pounds to Wearside have failed in their bids to get their convictions overturned.
Families of loved ones lost at the hands of killers gather for victims' conference
The loved ones of those lost through murder and manslaughter have gathered to bring their voices together in a conference which is fighting for change.
Police Commissioner supports greater protection for victims of revenge porn and upskirting
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting a campaign for victims of revenge pornography and upskirting to be better protected by the law.
Sunderland businessman jailed for eight years after abusing schoolgirl
The mum of a schoolgirl who was sexually abused by a Sunderland businessman has labelled him “an evil, manipulating monster” as he begins an eight-year jail term.
Police tell fans 'fly your England flag with pride during World Cup' - officers quash myth they ask for St George's cross to be removed
Police have moved to end the myth that they tell fans to take England flags down during football tournaments - and urged people to fly the St George's cross with pride during the World Cup.
