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The great butterfly heist: how a gentleman collector stole thousands of butterflies from Australian museums

Scientists are still unravelling the thefts of Colin Wyatt, an English adventurer, artist and naturalist who charmed the entomological community

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025

Shameful Sunderland carer who fleeced cousin out of £47,000 must pay back £3,000

Karen Devonport, of Sunderland, was jailed last year and has now been ordered to hand over her pension pot

Chronicle Live · Jun 23, 2023

South Shields burglar 'moved in' to downstairs neighbour's flat after smashing through ceiling

Waseem Chaudry, 52, lived in the man's home for days and helped himself to food and drink after breaking in

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023

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Sunderland woman who killed girl, 14, back behind bars for carrying a knife in city centre

Claire Fowles, of Sunderland, was jailed for manslaughter in 2003 after a teenager died after taking drugs she gave her

Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022

Durham pervert jailed after believing he was going to meet 15-year-old prostitute for sex

Joseph Smith, 37, responded to an online advertisement that had been set up by police

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022

Cruel Sunderland carer jailed after conning cousin out of life savings

Karen Devonport asked to 'borrow' a total of £47,000 from her relative on 45 occasions over 20 months by pretending she would soon have the means to pay her back

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2022

Hells Angels jailed for taking part in city centre riot against peaceful Black Lives Matter protest

Tyne and Wear Hells Angels leader, Colin Green, of Sunderland and member Christopher Butters, of Bedlington, admitted violent disorder in Newcastle city centre

Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022

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