Northumbria Police see drop in number of hourse burglaries after dedicated work from officers Police are celebrating a reduction in house burglaries of more than 10%. Crime
Supermarket thief claimed he had £50 in his pocket when he stole Jack Daniels, a sandwich and a can of Coke A man who was said to have £50 in his pocket walked out of a supermarket with three bottles of spirits, a sandwich, and a coke, a court heard. Crime
George Honeyman, Jordan Pickford and Jermain Defoe back PFA #Enough campaign against racism in football Professional footballers are today taking a stand against racism in football and calling on organisations to take more action. People
Jarrow woman spared jail after lashing out at partner with her phone during a row A woman lashed out at her partner when she "saw red" during a row, a court heard. Crime
Prison officer punched boy for being a Sunderland fan, court hears as Medomsley Detention Centre pair are jailed Two prison officers involved in "brutality and violence" at a detention centre where young people were abused in the 1970s and 1980s have been jailed. Crime
Police appeal after 'aggressive' Metro passenger suffers head injuries Metro services were hit by delays last night after a police incident involving an 'aggressive' passenger. Crime
Man held by police investigating football tunnel incident at Sunderland's promotions rivals Barnsley Police investigating an incident in the tunnel after a match at Barnsley Football Club on Saturday have arrested a man on suspicion of racially aggravated offences. Crime
Ex-Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt bailed over alleged assault of a woman Former Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman. Crime
Man left with broken back after being thrown down stairs in North East nightspot A man who suffered a broken back after being thrown down stairs in a nightspot has thanked police after his attacker was put behind bars. Crime
'Put it in a bin' - Gazette readers hit out at dog walkers who do not clear up after their pets Families are calling for more education for dog walkers who don't pick up their pets' mess. Environment
Police launch specialist team to combat cyber criminals in Sunderland and South Tyneside Police have launched a specialised team aimed at tackling cyber criminals. Crime
South Shields woman’s bid to have dog attack law changed A dog control campaigner from South Tyneside is taking her fight for tougher laws to Parliament – by winning the support of the country’s MPs. News
Church hall damaged in stolen taxi crash to stay closed for another five months A church hall hit and partly demolished in a stolen taxi smash will be closed and out of action until at least September, officials have confirmed. News
Why South Tyneside council chiefs won’t be fining dog walkers for not having clean-up bags Council bosses in South Tyneside have confirmed they have no plans to fine dog walkers who fail to carry “poo bags”. News
Do you know these women? Police appeal after money stolen from pensioner at South Shields' Asda CCTV images have been released of two women police would like to speak to after £170 was stolen from a 87-year-old woman in South Shields. Crime
How new security measures at South Shields nightclubs are keeping customers safe on nights out New safety measures at a string of venues in South Shields have been praised by punters and staff alike. News
Judge's warning that man could face jail for attempting child sex offences A man has been warned he could be jailed for attempting to commit child sex offences. Crime
'It is just disgusting': anger as fly-tippers blight beauty spot One of South Tyneside's best-loved beauty spots has been targeted by fly-tippers. Environment
South Shields man arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet an underage girl after grooming her A South Shields man remains in police custody today after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to meet a girl under 16 following grooming. Crime
Three men charged after disorder at Sunderland v Coventry City game at Stadium of Light Three men are due to appear in court later this month after trouble flared at Sunderland's game against Coventry City at the weekend. Crime
