Whickham15 Jul 2024New bus routes launched to increase frequencyThe changes, funded through the North East Combined Authority, include reinstated routes.15 Jul 2024England22 May 2024Paedophile who groomed and threatened girl jailedWilliam Clowes told his victim he would knock her head off if she told anyone what he was doing.22 May 2024Tyne2 Feb 2024Man jailed for killing wife of 45 yearsWendy Caxton died after being assaulted by her husband, Alan, at their home in Whickham in 2019.2 Feb 2024Tyne21 Apr 2023'Cruel and deceptive' man jailed for £1m fraudPaul Henderson targeted 23 people through investment fraud over several years.21 Apr 2023Tyne & Wear14 Dec 2022Go North East bus engulfed in flamesThe passenger bus has been destroyed after it caught fire on a road in Gateshead.14 Dec 2022Tyne & Wear9 Sep 2022How to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on TynesideCouncils across the North East have announced plans for tributes and books of condolence.9 Sep 2022Tyne & Wear27 May 2022'I've always wanted a Geordie accent'Comedian Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, debuts his new Geordie accent on his Cerebral LOL-sy tour.27 May 2022Tyne & Wear4 Nov 2021Tower and lime kilns among at risk sites savedHistoric England has removed 18 sites but from its annual at risk list but added six.4 Nov 2021Tyne & Wear16 Jul 2021New victims increase sex abuser's prison timeHe was jailed for 12 years in 2019 but has now had a further 11 added after new victims came forward.16 Jul 2021Tyne & Wear