Gail Bevan had a long five-year battle with depression. During this period, she bought her dog, Charlie. Gail has now recovered from her depression and has said her dog played a big part in her recovery and actually saved her life. The 50-year-old from Sunderland said: “I got Charlie about […]
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34-year-old man in “critical condition” after Sunderland assault
Police are investigating an assault in Sunderland are re-appealing for witnesses. On Monday, March 21, a 34-year-old man was assaulted in Brady Street in the Pallion area of the city. The victim was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, with significant head injuries where he remains in a […]
Appeal after racial abuse on the Metro
Police are appealing for information after a man was racially abused on the Metro. Between 6.10pm and 6.20pm on Saturday, February 27, a 30-year-old man was racially abused on a Metro travelling from Monument to South Shields. The victim later left the train and reported the incident to police. Officers […]
Men assaulted at Grey’s nightclub in Newcastle
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in a city centre nightclub. Around 11:55pm on Saturday, March 19, an altercation took place between a man and a member of the door staff at Grey’s night club, Greys Court. The member of door staff suffered a cut to his head […]
Images released after Metro staff member threatened
Police have released images of two men they would like to speak to after an incident at a Metro station. Between 8.10pm and 8.20pm on Friday, March 18, a 44-year-old Metro staff member was threatened by two men at Gateshead International Stadium station. The men threw bricks at the customer […]
Exhibition hopes to challenge public perceptions of breastfeeding
A Sunderland graduate is hoping to challenge public perceptions with her first exhibition on breastfeeding. Artist Leanne Pearce’s exhibition has been created to celebrate and normalise breastfeeding with a series of powerful portraits, which attempt to capture the loving, tender relationships and growing bond between a mother and child. Taking […]
Man tasered and arrested after Newcastle incident
A man has been arrested after an incident in Newcastle. At around 6.50pm on the evening of April 4, police were called to the Welbeck Road area of Newcastle to reports of a man in distress. Officers attended and found a man on a roundabout who had an axe at his […]
Missing Gateshead woman found safe and well in Newcastle
Missing woman Dionne Gallon has been found safe and well in Newcastle. Dionne Gallon is 25 years old, from Gateshead, and had not been seen since March 31. Officers were particularly concerned as she has recently been released from hospital and may not have taken her essential medication.
Cheryl quits X Factor to return to her music career
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is leaving the X Factor to focus on her music career. The 32-year-old said in a statement: “I have had such an amazing experience being a judge on the X Factor. “I have learnt so much and enjoyed nurturing talent but I’ve missed making music and am excited […]
One lucky winner to light up Millennium Bridge on Queen’s birthday
An amazing experience will be given to one lucky winner, on the same day as Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her birthday. The Gateshead Council will be turning the famous Millennium Bridge red, white and blue and it is hoped a Gateshead 90-year-old will help to celebrate this royal milestone […]