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Christopher Bell has short black hair. He is wearing a black suit and black glasses and is walking on a street. He is also wearing a black backpack.

Man pleads guilty over fatal XL bully attack

Christopher Bell admits being the owner of an out-of-control XL bully which killed his neighbour.

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Missing children safe return scheme launched

Officers in Sunderland will speak to children who regularly go missing and give them support.

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Woman in 80s killed in collision with van

Police are appealing for witnesses after the woman was killed on Saturday morning.

Joelinton running wearing a black and white Newcastle United strip.

Newcastle player Joelinton's home burgled again

The footballer posts online to ask that his home is "respected as a safe space" for his family.

Claremont South Avenue, in Bensham, Gateshead. Cars are parked outside a row of terraced houses. At the end of the street is a barbers. A red post box stands outside the barbers.

Three arrested following 'drug-related' deaths

Police say inquiries are ongoing to establish whether the two deaths are linked.

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Shop workers 'spat at and assaulted'

Staff in Longbenton say they have been attacked while working.

John Hardy is standing in front of a kitchen smiling. He has grey hair and is wearing a blue shirt and long cardigan.

Woman charged with stabbing murder

A 62-year-old, charged over Monday's fatal stabbing, is due before magistrates in Newcastle.

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Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women

Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.

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Woman arrested in murder investigation

A woman in her 60s remains in police custody following the death of a man in Elswick.