Village 'full of life' named one of the best places to live in the UK
A Gateshead village, Whickham, has been ranked among the best places to live in the UK, taking 41st place in a recent ranking by property specialists Garrington.
Couple spend months without flooring in 'unliveable' new build home
A couple from Gateshead has spent nearly three months living in an unfurnished state due to flooring issues in their new build house caused by inadequate information from the developer.
Police officer who struck 74-year-old on motorbike guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
A police officer, PC Mark Roberts, has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after he collided with 74-year-old Muriel Pinkney while responding to an emergency call.
Policeman recalls moment he killed woman on 999 call – 'I couldn't see anything'
A police officer, Mark Roberts, reflects on the moment he fatally struck a woman while responding to a 999 call, claiming he was unable to see anything during the incident.