16+ hour, 18+ min ago   (452+ words) A man threatened to "flood the streets with Spice" in a "childish rant", a court heard. Richard Blair also said "Santa Claus would need body bags" in the social media message he sent last December whilst under the influence of…...

23+ hour, 31+ min ago   (464+ words) A "large and threatening" domestic violence thug was branded a coward by a judge for repeatedly assaulting a woman. Carl Coppen subjected a woman he had been in a relationship with to "despicable" attacks, including headbutting her in the face…...

15+ hour, 40+ min ago   (294+ words) A tarmac worker went on a month-long shoplifting spree after he started spending up to £3,000 a week on crack-cocaine. Warren Boustead had no past convictions and had never been arrested until he was introduced to the class A drug and…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (356+ words) Rachel Gent admitted stealing goods from Asda(Image: rajatk via Getty Images) An accomplice to Newcastle's most prolific female shoplifter has finally been arrested after she went on the run for three months. Rachel Gent teamed-up with renowned crook Tanya…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (443+ words) A woman's dog left a man with a broken hand after it bit him and his pet on a Northumberland street. Laura Stewart's pet, a French Mastiff called Tiger, had slipped its lead when it began attacking the victim's dog…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (482+ words) Dean Burdess, jailed for assaults and harassment A vile bully who subjected his partner's vulnerable daughter to horrific mental and physical abuse has been jailed. Dean Burdess left the woman. who has a learning disability, feeling degraded, belittled and upset…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (455+ words) A Durham Constabulary call handler has been jailed for passing confidential information to a gang of drug dealers. Cameron Clifford, who himself had a drug addiction, accessed information from police computer systems and passed it to dealers who supplied him…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (183+ words) Gateshead man charged with string of offences including rape and threats to kill Chronicle Live A man from Gateshead has been charged with a string of sexual offences, including several counts of rape and assault Appearing at Newcastle Magistrates Court…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (442+ words) The family of a grandad who lost his life after a speeding motorist mounted the pavement have paid a heartfelt tribute to their 'king'. Maurice Middleton, 65, was hit by a driver and pronounced dead at the scene of the collision....

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (397+ words) Joe Kellett left the young boy in tears then stole a bank card belonging to another child A robber left an 11-year-old boy in tears after stealing his trousers as he made his way home from school. Joe Kellett threatened…...