Ashington2 hrs ago'Bully' secretly bugged ex's home for five yearsSteven Gauci subjected the woman to years of abuse before planting listening devices, a court hears. 2 hrs agoTyne4 May 2025Huge park artwork celebrates mining townThe giant drawing in People's Park is inspired by locals' and schoolchildren's view of Ashington. 4 May 20252 May 2025Reform surge to second in council electionThe Conservatives remain the biggest party with 26 seats, but Reform UK returns 23 councillors.2 May 2025Tyne21 Apr 2025Pensioner's 73-mile wheelchair challenge for wifeThomas Hedley is wheeling himself 73 miles, equivalent to the length of Hadrian's Wall, for charity.21 Apr 2025England17 Apr 2025Man jailed for sexual assault of strangerDevon Critchlow forced his way into the victim's home and carried out the late-night attack last year.17 Apr 202511 Apr 2025Longer trains plan as new rail line fills upDespite only half its stations being open, passenger numbers on the new rail route exceed estimates.11 Apr 2025Tyne31 Mar 2025'Miracle no-one hurt' by fleeing drug dealerA judge says Dylan Muldoon's 90mph pursuit is among the worst driving she has ever seen.31 Mar 2025Tyne17 Mar 2025First rail passengers travel from delayed stationThe station in Blyth begins operating three months after the Northumberland Line resumed services.17 Mar 2025Tyne10 Mar 2025Attackers left woman afraid to leave her houseThe two men punched and kicked the woman and her partner in a Sunderland street, a court hears.10 Mar 2025Wear...