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Sycamore Gap tree felling was a 'deliberate and mindless' act, UK prosecutor says

The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground.

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Sycamore Gap trial live: Friends accused of felling iconic tree blame each other, court told

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers are on trial at Newcastle Crown Court accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

The Independent UK

Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree

Daniel Graham, 39, of Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, of Wigton, Cumbria, will go before a jury at Newcastle Crown Court.

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A year after being cut down, the search for answers continues over Sycamore Gap as pair face trial

As attention turns to two men facing trial for felling the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree, locals continue to grieve the loss and demand answers

The Independent UK

Man admits manslaughter after ‘drugs lab’ explosion kills child and man

Reece Galbraith, 33, changed his plea to guilty at Newcastle Crown Court following the huge blast in Benwell, Newcastle, in October.

Evening Standard

Archie York, 7, killed in his sleep in Newcastle after neighbour’s drug operation exploded

Reece Galbraith, 33, has admitted the manslaughter of Archie York and Jay Laws after the explosion in October

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

Man who took part in Hartlepool and Sunderland disorder jailed for six years

Ashley Wilkinson has come to accept he was taken in by right-wing ‘propaganda’ online, Newcastle Crown Court was told.

Evening Standard

Sycamore Gap tree felling trial delayed due to defendant illness

Daniel Graham was unable to attend Newcastle Crown Court alongisde his co-accused Adam Carruthers

The Independent UK

GP who tried to kill mother’s partner ‘struck at public confidence’ in NHS

Thomas Kwan tried to poison Patrick O’Hara with a fake Covid jab and has been jailed for 31 years and five months.

Evening Standard

GP jailed for 31 years over ‘audacious’ plot to murder mother’s partner with fake Covid jab

A judge described the scheme as an ‘audacious’ plot to murder a man in plain sight motivated by financial gain

The Independent UK

GP who tried to poison mother’s partner with fake Covid jab jailed for 31 years

Obsessed Dr Thomas Kwan previously pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Patrick O’Hara.

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GP who tried to poison mother’s partner with fake Covid jab to be sentenced

Dr Thomas Kwan has been warned he faces a 35-year jail term for trying to kill 72-year-old Patrick O’Hara while posing as a nurse.

The Independent UK

Man injected with flesh-eating chemical by partner’s disgraced GP son went ‘to hell and back’

Thomas Kwan disguised himself to poison Patrick O’Hara in financially-motivated attempted murder plot, sentencing hearing told

The Independent UK

Paedophile coach labelled ‘monster’ by police as victim criticises ECB response

Michael Strange, 63, was handed a two-year prison sentence at Newcastle Crown Court on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Conwoman who fleeced older man out of £10,000 savings 'buzzing' after sentence

Amy Paton and Nikki Pilkington both tricked the victim, who lives in Blyth, Northumberland, into handing over his savings with lies about how he would be at risk from drug dealers if he failed to do so

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Chronicle Live

Gateshead burglar broke into woman's house and stole several coats for "a laugh and a chase"

Arnold Rickerby was jailed two-and-a-half years at Newcastle Crown Court

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Newcastle pet shop worker shared horrific sex abuse images of baby on Snapchat

Anthony Graham, 22, was given a suspended sentence at Newcastle Crown Court

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Paedophile hunter jailed for false imprisonment after man was humiliated and falsely accused of rape

Sam Miller has been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court to nine months in prison

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Group of youths with Tomasz Oleszak, 14, when he was stabbed helped to catch his killer, reveal police

Leighton Amies, 15, has been sentenced to a minimum of 12 years behind bars at Newcastle Crown Court

Chronicle Live

Danger driver who took police on 'disgraceful' high-speed chase through Whitley Bay put behind bars

Mohammed Ali was sentenced to 23 months behind bars at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday afternoon

The Independent UK

Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond denies sexual assault charge

The player pleaded not guilty to the offence when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court.

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Rogue North East drivers who have been caught drinking, racing away or even causing serious injury

Not every driver follows the rules. These six drivers have risked everyone else's safety when they've jumped behind the wheel

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