Tynemouth man conned his own 85-year-old mum
HAUNTING words from a heartbroken mum echoed through a courtroom as her scheming son was jailed for conning her days after her husband’s death.read more

Newcastle United keep tabs on Ajax's Vurnon Anita
NEWCASTLE have earmarked Ajax star Vurnon Anita as a ready-made replacement should Cheick Tiote leave United this summer, according to sources in Holland.read more

Martin O'Neill has confidence in emerging talents
MARTIN O’NEILL believes the emerging talents of James McClean, Jack Colback and Fraizer Campbell will come into their own next season.read more

County Durham lorry crash claims fourth victim
A GRANDMOTHER who was injured in a crash which claimed the lives of three generations of her family has died in hospital. read more

North East 999 staff at stress crisis point
EMERGENCY service workers left bosses with an £8m bill last year after taking the equivalent of 369 years in sick leave.read more

Rainfall dampens desire for drinkers to head out
THE owner of some of Britain’s best-known pubs revealed a sharp slowdown in sales as persistent rainfall dampened punters’ desire to head out.read more