Winlaton

Gateshead man accused of breaching Criminal Behaviour Order by repeatedly calling 999

The order barred Michael Banks from contacting 999 or 101 unless there is a genuine emergency where there is a threat to life, serious risk of harm or an ongoing crime

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Mum speaks of 'shoot of hope' for boy, 8, with rare 'childhood dementia' condition

Cody Carroll has Sanfilippo syndrome - which is often called "childhood dementia" because the symptoms are similar

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Five North East bars set for makeovers as part of multimillion-pound investments

Pub landlords Heineken UK are spending £1.23m on regional boozers in moves to protect traditional locals

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North East man persistently calls 999 after ear infection led to brain injury

Newcastle Crown Court

Michael Banks, of Winlaton, flagrantly disregarded a criminal behaviour order imposed to stop him misusing 999 and 101

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Suspected rogue North East gas fitter in court accused of flouting health and safety laws

Alexander Robson faced 13 allegations, 12 of which related to him allegedly doing work while not being on the Gas Safe Register and completing work that was potentially dangerous

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'Something seriously needs to be done' - Winlaton motorists share concerns about rising fuel prices

The outbreak of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade has led to rising fuel prices

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Former Gateshead shopkeeper who once sold booze to kids had drugs hidden in sock

Gurvinder Uppal, who was searched after he was stopped for driving while over the limit for cocaine, was finally in the dock after spending nine months evading police

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'He was like an animal' - Woman felt so dirty after being raped by ex-partner she bathed in Dettol

Newcastle upon Tyne

Michele Turnbull has spoken of her terrifying experience after being raped twice by her ex-partner David Wilson in her home

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The violent North East thugs that every woman in the region needs to know about

These criminals committed shocking acts of violence against women and have been dealt with in court as a result

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Pregnant woman attacked with sword and razor and made to drink violent North East thug's blood

Newcastle Crown Court

Freddy Smith, aka Campbell, of Winlaton, subjected his then-partner to a series of gratuitous and humiliating attacks

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Gateshead rapist jailed for 10 years after court given 'chilling' details of impact on victim

Newcastle Crown Court

David Wilson, of Winlaton, has been jailed after he was found guilty of raping the terrified woman

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'Vile' North East sex predator caught on hidden camera targeting elderly dementia sufferer

Newcastle Crown Court

Lawrence Smeatham was caught when the disgusted daughter of the pensioner saw what he was doing on CCTV she had installed in the victim's home

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'One man band' North East drug dealer fined after 192 tablets found in his home

Ross Hamilton supplied three class C drugs -Etizolam, Bromazolam and Zopiclone - to help fund his own habit

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Victim's 'relief' as Gateshead abuser who stabbed her 29 times dies while serving life sentence

Steven Wood was locked up after admitting attempting to murder Martina Turner at the home they shared in Winlaton Mill

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New woodland the size of 46 football pitches to be planted in Gateshead

Approximately 50,000 trees are to be planted on land between Winlaton and Rowlands Gill after Gateshead Council secured funding from the Trees for Climate programme

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Jailed Gateshead abuser who stabbed partner 29 times, dies while serving sentence

Steven Wood was locked up for 12 years for attempting to murder Martina Turner at the Gateshead home they shared

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Much loved Gateshead pub reopens its doors after £275,000 investment and major refurbishment

The Crown & Cannon in reopened this month following the investment from Jacquie Hall, husband Andy and Admiral Taverns

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Convicted Gateshead rapist and paedophile faces jail after deleting Snapchat history

Callum Robinson, who previously raped a woman and was later found in possession of an indecent video of a child, breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order

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Elderly couple's home attacked by Gateshead brute after they gave refuge to his pregnant partner

Newcastle Crown Court

Lewis Armstrong, of Winlaton, smashed windows of the vulnerable couple's flat, hitting the man with a rock

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Fancy-dress runner set for 40th Great North Run after raising thousands for charity

Great North Run

David Burdon, 56, participated in the iconic North East event for the first time in 1984, aged just 15 years old

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Police investigation launched after gun fired in Gateshead street by electric bike rider

Detectives are investigating after a suspected firearm was reported to have been discharged in Gateshead

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'Four loud bangs' sees armed police scrambled in late-night drama on Winlaton street

Officers descended on Denton View after 'four loud consecutive bangs' were heard in the Gateshead suburb

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Winlaton police incident LIVE: Updates as 'loud bangs' spark major police response

A huge police presence has descended on Denton View with a cordon in place

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Man suffers serious injuries after being hit by 'stolen' car near Gateshead pub

The incident happened near the Black Horse Inn, Barlow, Blaydon

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