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North East thug jailed after threatening to shoot girlfriend and police with air rifle
Paul Armstrong, 41, left the woman terrified, and told officers when they arrived: "I'm going to get my gun and shoot the lot of you"
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The North Tyneside areas most impated by vehicle crime last year according to police data
Discover which Tyneside areas have seen the most vehicle related incidents based on recent crime data.
16 UK areas facing snow before weekend according to Met Office - full list
Snow is set to return to the UK before the weekend with 16 areas, mostly in Scotland and northern England, expected to see snowfall on Friday, January 30
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270 homes approved for Gateshead despite local objections
The local authority has sided with developers and approved the construction of hundreds of new homes
Northumbria police officer who was drunk and abusive on Newcastle's Cloth Market handed final written warning
A panel found that PC Sheri Passant's conduct was gross misconduct
Obi One Binobi and Bindiana Jones - Meet South Tyneside Council's brand new refuse vehicles
640 residents voted for their favourite names after more than 200 suggestions were submitted
Newcastle bookies robber who assaulted woman during 'terrifying' raid jailed
John Kilgallon pretended to want help placing a bet before leaping over the counter and demanding cash
Heaton councillors 'anxious to see progress' on road safety improvements
Councillors want to see "serious improvement" on the road and say that the level of congestion around the school run is "problematic"
North East council's anti-fraud team save £2.4 million in just six months
The team investigated fraud around housing and council tax in particular
Woman on Tyneside hen do glassed man for playfully tapping her with inflatable golf club
Donna Stalker lashed out with a glass in her hand after losing her temper, leaving the victim with serious facial injuries
A1 Northumberland closure recap: Busy road reopens after 'serious' crash shut route for hours
All emergency services were working at the scene
Toon fans cheer on Newcastle United from Stack as they take on PSG in the Champions League
Eddie Howe's side have already booked their place in the knockout stages of the competition
North East sex attacker raped woman while being investigated for raping another victim
Shaun Rogers, of Washington, left both women traumatised and has now been locked up
Moment 'stupid' driver's car 'cartwheels' after 98mph head-on crash in Northumberland
Ross Jackson's VW Golf ended up smashing into an Audi containing a mother and daughter before 'cartwheeling' through the air
Northumberland pubs say Government support package 'does not go far enough'
Pubs will get a 15% cut to business rates followed by a two-year real terms freeze, but will still be charged 20% VAT on food and drink
North East police forces to receive 'record' funding increase to help boost number of officers on the streets
Each police force across the country is set to receive a real-terms increase in funding next year
North East Museums' director joins official Government visit to China
Keith Merrin says that it is an 'amazing opportunity' to promote the history and creativity of our region's communities in Asia
Lotto winning numbers LIVE: Lottery results in full for Wednesday, January 28
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws
Marriott near the Metrocentre in Gateshead one of two Delta Hotels now on the market
The hotel has 150 bedrooms, a bar, a restaurant, a leisure centre and a range of function suites
Tributes to 'precious mam' and 'treasured dad' among Chronicle funeral notices last week
A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East