Here are 23 people jailed during the month.
They were all sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court unless otherwise stated.
5. Dylan Walt
Walt, 26, of Freda Street, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, two counts of criminal damage, and two counts of assaulting an emergency worker. He also admitted possession of cannabis and amphetamine. Judge Stephen Earl sentenced him to two years behind bars and imposed a five-year restraining order Photo: NOP
6. Killers of Jack Woodley
Ten teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were given life sentences for the murder of 18-year-old Jack Woodley (pictured) at Newcastle Crown Court. The 15-year-old who inflicted the fatal wound was detained for a minimum of 17 years and Judge Rodney Jameson QC sentenced the other nine defendants, who are aged between 14 and 18, to minimum terms of between eight and 15 years’ detention Photo: NOP
7. Patrick Livingstone
Livingstone, 54, formerly from Sunderland, now of St John's Green, Percy Main, North Tyneside, admitted indecent assault in relation to an historic offence as well as sexual assault and engaging in sexual activity without consent. He also admitted three charges of breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order Judge Robert Adams sentenced Livingstone to four years and eight months behind bars with a five year extended licence Photo: NOP
8. Bradley Bute
Bute, 24, of Tudor Grove, Sunderland, admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Judge Edward Bindloss jailed him for ten months and banned him from driving for three years and five months Photo: NOP