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Driver who crashed stolen BMW into care home jailed for over five years

A 94-year-old woman with dementia was among the elderly residents injured when the car slammed into Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Gateshead serial thief with 343 previous convictions walks free for latest stealing spree

Craig Nicholson, of Gateshead, has been banned from Newcastle Central Station, where the majority of his offending takes place

Chronicle Live · Jun 23, 2023

Northumberland mum jailed for 'managerial role' in crack-cocaine dealing family

Nichola Davison, 44, played a "significant role" in producing and supplying the class A drug

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2023

Bedlington dad savagely attacked in front of his terrified children after berating speeding driver

Brandon Chivers and dad Mark Chivers, of Bedlington Station, were among those to set upon David Atkinson while he was out walking his dog with his wife and young children

Chronicle Live · Aug 10, 2022

Woman stabbed partner in neck and chest in row over him buying beer in Sunderland

Jill Ellwood attacked her long-term partner in Sunderland after finding out he had bought himself some cans of lager, which she thought his mobility issues prevented him from doing

Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2022

Wallsend carer used vulnerable Parkinson's sufferer's bank card to buy herself cigarettes and sweets

Carol Bell, of Wallsend, abused her position of trust by using the bank

Chronicle Live · Jun 23, 2022

Newcastle care worker glassed woman and hit her friend after karaoke suggestion

Sophie Robinson, of Newcastle, lost her temper with the two victims when a member of her group was upset outside a Bigg Market bar and attacked them back inside

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

Warning issued about asbestos after directors put workers on £2.4m Joplings store contract at risk

James Keegan and Alan Barraclough have now been banned from running companies for 10 years

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2022

Building bosses put own family at asbestos risk during £2.4m contract to transform Sunderland Joplings store

James Keegan and Alan Barraclough have been handed suspended sentences and banned from running companies for 10 years after being convicted of health and safety breaches

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022

Directors put their employees at risk of asbestos during 2.4m contract to transform Joplings store

The directors of Keebar Construction Ltd were turning the former store into student accommodation

Chronicle Live · May 27, 2022