Tom Wilkinson

Crime

Man who admitted A1 police pursuit crash charge drove to work two days later

Mazyar Azarbonyad, 20, was taking a woman out for a first date when the crash took place near the Denton roundabout on April 9.

19 Apr 2025
UK

Historic 25-bedroom hall sells for £305,000 at auction

For years Otterburn Hall has been empty and targeted by vandals but it has been snapped up for little more than the UK average house price.
27 Mar 2025
UK

Dangerous driver gave himself up after police used drone to catch him

Liam Ainslie, 35, fled into fields after almost driving into traffic on the A19 last July.
26 Mar 2025
Crime

Farmer will not face manslaughter charges after fatal cow attack, inquest hears

Malcolm Flynn, 72, was knocked to the ground, trampled and kicked in the head when he used a public footpath in 2020.
25 Mar 2025
Crime

Man died after prolonged attack by cows, inquest told

Cattle with their calves charged at 72-year-old grandfather Malcolm Flynn, from Carlisle.
24 Mar 2025
Crime

Drunk bar worker jailed for causing fatal crash with seven people in hatchback

Former boarding school pupil Karla Dodds had previously survived a fatal crash in which she was a passenger.
21 Mar 2025
UK

Girl, four, killed in house fire was ‘smiling star’, grieving family says

Kiana-Lee Wallace died following a fire at her home in Lynemouth, Northumberland, on Monday.
20 Mar 2025
UK

Newcastle United boss nominated for Freedom of City after ending trophy drought

Eddie Howe would join the likes of Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer and the bakery chain Greggs if councillors agree to the award.
18 Mar 2025
Crime

Burglar guilty of break-in at Premier League star Isak’s home

A gang stole Alexander Isak’s sports car, jewellery worth £68,000 and up to £10,000 in cash last April.
18 Mar 2025
UK

Newcastle United fans celebrate end of 56-year trophy drought

Drivers tooted their horns in celebration outside St James’ Park to mark Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
16 Mar 2025
UK

Newcastle United fans travel to London in hope of ending trophy drought

It is 56 years since the Magpies won a trophy and 70 since they lifted a domestic cup, and they face mighty Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Sunday
14 Mar 2025
Crime

Former England rugby league prop denies sexual assault

Danika Priim, of Keighley, West Yorkshire, declined to comment as she left court.
13 Mar 2025
Crime

Killer thief showed ‘contempt’ for delivery driver’s life, court hears

Leeds Crown Court has heard Mark Ross hit speeds of almost 60mph on residential streets.
11 Mar 2025
UK

Grade II-listed mansion with 25 bedrooms – yours for £220,000

Otterburn Hall in Northumberland needs complete renovation, after being empty for 13 years
6 Mar 2025
Crime

Premier League star details how burglars took cash, jewellery and his sports car

Alexander Isak, of Newcastle United, was burgled along with two other people over a few days last spring, a court heard
5 Mar 2025
Crime

Burglars took car and cash in raid on Newcastle player’s home, court hears

Striker Alexander Isak was targeted when he was out of his home last April, a court was told.
5 Mar 2025
Crime

Burglars targeted striker Isak during spree of high-value break-ins, court hears

The Italy-based gang broke into three properties in the North East of England last spring, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
4 Mar 2025
UK

British barista renames Americano as Ukraino in protest at White House

Helen Gregory who runs the Seahorse Coffee Box at Seaton Carew, Co Durham, said she was making the change in support of the Ukrainian president.
3 Mar 2025
Crime

Coroner demands change after pensioner died following 10-hour ambulance wait

Diana Fairweather-Purkis, 79, died from multi-organ failure at the University Hospital of North Tees – two days after she was eventually admitted.
28 Feb 2025
UK

Male stripper causes ‘wild reaction’ at care home

Max Hunter, a member of the Dreamboys, impressed the elderly residents of Astune Rise care home in Middlesbrough
14 Feb 2025
UK

King tells Swiss worker ‘my skiing days are behind me’

Charles made the comment while visiting the world’s largest plant that makes wind turbine bases.
13 Feb 2025