Tyne and Wear County, England News

A con victim lured in by a slick football manager posing as a millionaire has told how he pushed her to the brink of suicide.

Dementia Awareness Week begins today. Health Reporter Helen Rae speaks to former football heroes about their experiences of having a parent with the condition But despite playing for rival North East football teams the pair share a common bond that many others across the North will identify with.

A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news." A senior White House adviser insists President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had been targeting tea party groups "when it came out in the news." The night of smoke, ... (more)

Barking dogs and loud music are the chief culprits along with DIY, burglar alarms and even heels crossing laminate flooring.

Youth support work students at South Tyneside College are being offered the opportunity to take part in a new exchange programme with China Those studying youth support work will spend up to 10 days in the Far East gaining valuable experience working with young people's organisations.

The car was stolen at 3am on Sunday, May 12, when it was parked on a drive outside an address at Rectory Road East, in Felling.

The 23-year-old from Cullercoats has been selected for the prestigious role as a national Young Ambassador for DPULO .

In case you hadn't heard, the eco-credentials of this housing development in South Shields are second to none.

Buy this photo L/R Rob Warner and intrepid Frank McGain-Harding. Buy photo: 211308J INTREPID Frank McGain-Harding will spend Whitsun week walking the 86 miles along Hadrian's Wall Path to raise cash for Stourbridge charity No Limits Community Project.

Leeds five-piece The Pigeon Detectives have recently released their first album in 2 years, 'We Met At Sea' via Cooking Vinyl records and are proud to announce a headline tour this Autumn.

TWO people were today jailed for 15 months each for their part in a cash-for-crash insurance scam - bringing to an end the biggest case of its kind heard in the country.

Green-fingered volunteers recently donated their time to transform an overgrown garden at Dubmire Primary School in Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland into an exciting new outdoor learning area.

And this year is no exception as he has been organising door-to-door collections and co-ordinating volunteers in Ulgham and Widdrington.

Northumbria Police and Northern Gas Networks have teamed up to give the warning after incidents of gas meters being stolen from houses in North Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland.

Kier North Tyneside, a partnership between North Tyneside Council and Kier, has received a Silver award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents , for its continued commitment to health & safety while working in repairs and maintenance across the region.

The award was presented to Martin Lightfoot by Beth Farhat at a ceremony at North Tyneside Council.

Memorial windows commemorating one of the north east's worst mining disasters are to be dedicated by the Bishop of Newcastle.

Insp Colin Lowther, who has 19 years' service with the police, is moving from Gateshead's Inner West to head up the town's South Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers Team Valley, Birtley and Wrekenton.

Three people needed hospital treatment after a crash on New Bridge Street during the morning rush hour, when there was also heavy rainfall There were long delays for motorists travelling over the Byker Bridge this morning and into Newcastle following a four vehicle crash.

Spokesman for the band, formerly Whitley Bay Pipe Band, David Beavers, said: "As you can appreciate bass drummer is a key position and unfortunately we have no one at the moment who can play on a regular basis for us.