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Anissa Khalfa, from Jarrow, holding a photo of her cousin Tom, who passed away after struggling with alcohol addiction and mental health issues.

Teenager calls for fast alcohol deliveries action after cousin’s death

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drunk motorist drove to a shop two streets away from his house

The incident happened near the Ship and Royal, in South Shields town centre.

Drunk man was aggressive towards a police officer outside a pub

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Tyneside drink-driver caught three times over limit by cops

A flat tyre, like this, caused problems for jobless chef.

South Tyneside man banned for drink driving

Caught on way back from KFC.

Railway worker caught drink-driving

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Woman fined for kicking police officer

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Troubled Jarrow woman set home on fire causing £10,000 worth of damage

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Newly-passed teen found 'unconscious' behind the wheel in Shields

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drink driver slammed into oncoming taxi in South Tyneside smash

Owen Wilson, 18, from South Shields, who has walked free from court after he raped a 12-year-old schoolgirl.

South Shields teenager walks free after admitting rape of girl, 12

Slaley Hall in Northumberland is a popular winter escape for spa and countryside breaks

The best spa break deals near South Tyneside - including 60% savings

Crimestoppers is urging the public to share any information about spiking as part of a new awareness campaign.

Crimestoppers campaign hopes to keep drinkers safe from spiking

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Street drinker banned from town centre following landmark court order

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Whiteleas man brandishes knuckle duster 'gift' used for 'self defence'
Whiteleas man arrested for pulling a knuckle duster from his jacket - court hands down punishment.
Gareth Crickmer

‘There’s no excuse for domestic abuse’ – that’s the message from Northumbria Police officers as the summer season gets underway.

Police issue domestic violence message as summer sees cases rise

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Offender criminal past unravels as he admits drink-drive charge

The New Mill pub in June 2025. Photo credit: LDRS

Bid to turn former Shields pub into supermarket moves a step closer

South Tyneside Adult Recovery Service is moving some of its services to new locations.

South Tyneside drug and alcohol recovery service announce key change

An off licensing application has been submitted to South Tyneside Council for the former Jolly Steward pub, on Fulwell Avenue, in South Shields.

Off licence bid submitted for a former South Shields pub

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Shields drink & drugs driver on way to child banned for sample refusal

Riddicks Building, South Shields (July, 2025) Credit: LDR

South Shields town centre bar lodges later alcohol hours bid

A presentation from South Tyneside Council officers outlined how in the 2024-25 academic year 69 pupils in the borough were permanently excluded from schools.

The shock number of South Tyneside school expulsions and suspensions

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Motorist who was five times over the limit found slumped at the wheel

The incident happened on an easyJet flight

Air passenger who abused staff when refused booze fined

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Hebburn man stole and crashed his brother’s van while drunk
A South Tyneside man who pinched his brother’s van and crashed it while drunk has been jailed after showing no remorse or understanding of his crime.
Gareth Crickmer

A burglary investigation has been launched after both Lasun and the Threading Bar Salon, on Dean Road, in South Shields were targeted.

Burglary investigation launched after two businesses were targeted

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Tyneside man exposed his genitals to teenagers in public

The incident took place at Life of Riley, in South Shields.

Man struck his ex-partner’s friend in the face with a glass

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Man caught over the drink-drive limit while keeping warm in his car

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drunk care worker carried on driving after a pothole damaged her tyre

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

New South Shields driver found drunk and unresponsive in his car

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Shoplifter targeted shops as he stole to satisfy his drinking habit

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Delivery driver got behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit

Leroy Lita at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

SAFC development coach appears in court over drink driving charge

Frederick Street, in South Shields.

Uninsured motorist caught drink driving on a busy street

The crash happened on College Road, in Hebburn.

Drunk Hebburn man took his brother’s car and crashed it into a house

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

South Shields man threatened to spit in a council worker’s face

McDonald’s, on King Street

Two women hurled racist abuse at McDonald’s security guards

The incident took place on Keppel Street, in South Shields town centre.

Drunk man kicked the wing mirror off a taxi on Christmas Day

Northumbria Police has revealed the number of drink and drug driving arrests over the festive period.

Police's shocking total of Christmas drink and drug driving arrests

Cheryl stalker recalled to prison after breaching licence conditions

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Offshore worker involved in crash while over the drink-drive limit

You really shouldn't need to check with a device like this if you're a long way over the limit, but sometimes it can be valuable to have a confirmation

Personal breathalyser review as UK drink-drive limit set to fall

The AlcoSense Excel gives you a clear indication of whether or not you're safe to drive

AlcoSense Excel breathalyser review: accuracy, features and value

Would be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of 'Black Eye Friday'. (Photo by National World)

Would-be revellers warned to stay safe ahead of ‘Black Eye Friday’

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Drunk driver ‘knew he’d be over the limit’ when police stopped him

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Mum lost control of her car while distracted by her mobile phone

The hearing took place at South Tyneside Magistrates Court.

Motorist refused drink or drug driving test twice in four months

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Motorist caught drink driving just weeks into a 40-month ban

Woman abused security guard & threw punch after being refused booze

Dean Thompson.

Thief stole £30,000 from a home then accidently left it in a taxi

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court

Motorist caught drink driving at 89mph while popping to the shops

The case was heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Hebburn motorist drank eight pints before crashing into a car

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