Crime

A case against a man accused of threatening behaviour on the Metro in Jarrow has been adjourned.

A pensioner is claiming victory after his fine for driving in a bus lane in South Tyneside was quashed because council chiefs submitted the wrong evidence at his appeal tribunal.

A banned driver was carrying a weapon when he was caught behind the wheel.

A police warning has been issued after a laser pen was shone at a plane as it flew over the North East.

The risks of setting blazes has been highlighted by firefighters after crews were called to tackle 11 fires on parkland in the space of seven days.

An elderly widow has told how she feels “betrayed” by a carer who stole more than £5,000 from her – and spared a jail sentence.

Police investigating a report of a sexual offence have released an image of a man who may be able to help with their inquiries.

A man is due to appear in court charged with a number of driving offences following a crash at a major road junction.

Thousands of criminals will be tracked by satellite in a new scheme designed to protect victims and drive down the use of short jail sentences.

A widow has told of her 23 years of heartache and unanswered questions on the aniversary of her husband’s murder as the hunt for his killer continues.

A man who hurled racist abuse at takeaway workers has been jailed.

A man has been detained under the Mental Health act following the discovery of a cannabis farm in South Tyneside.

A burnt out car which blocked an underpass in South Tyneside has sparked a police probe.

Police are still at the scene of a stand-off at flats in South Shields after almost 30 hours.