Whitburn19 Apr 2025Man charged as biker remains in critical conditionA Whitburn man appears at Newcastle Crown Court following the crash on Thursday.19 Apr 2025England1 Apr 2025Man threatened to rape kids in car theft attemptDrug addict Michael Swinhoe was wrestled to the ground by the owner of the car, a court hears.1 Apr 2025England21 Mar 2025Estimated 945,000 tonnes of sewage pumped into seaThe water firm says its own estimate of discharge to the North Sea at Whitburn cannot be relied on.21 Mar 2025Tyne18 Mar 2025Man guilty of burgling striker Isak's homeValentino Nikolov and three others stole more than £1m worth of goods from homes, a court hears.18 Mar 2025England17 Mar 2025Drivers warned of disruption with roadworks on M8 Resurfacing and bridge works on the Glasgow-Edinburgh route will be carried out throughout spring.17 Mar 2025Scotland12 Mar 2025Sewage data not accurate, water boss tells MPsNorthumbrian Water's CEO says the regulator does not require it to "measure" all types of data.12 Mar 2025Tyne5 Mar 2025'Pro' thieves stole £80k goods from striker's homeThe family group of burglars travelled to the North East to target high-value homes, a court hears.5 Mar 2025England19 Feb 2025Hit-and-run biker jailed over death of 81-year-oldWilliam Brown was crossing the street using a walking frame when he was struck by Steven Starrs.19 Feb 2025Edinburgh, Fife & East4 Dec 2024Blind duck rescued after getting 'bullied'The duck, named Geraldine, had been seen getting attacked by other birds, says an animal charity. 4 Dec 2024England...