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A learner driver who was involved in an horrific motorbike crash just minutes into his first lesson died as a result of a tragic accident, an inquest heard.
Darren Jobling, 50, was killed after being flung from his bike and crashing into a tree on Front Street West in Bedlington on July 29 last year.
A hearing at Newcastle Civic Centre heard no reason could be found as to why he rapidly accelerated and lost control of his Yamaha 700cc bike, after being described as a "smooth and competent" driver.
His bike was found 30 metres further down the street where it had ploughed into a parked white Kia Sportage.
Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to the scene at about 12.15pm and he was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, where he died around four hours later.
His family said he has been a "huge miss" and thanked emergency services who tried to save his life.
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As wedding preparations go, it doesn't get much more stressful than this.
Yet not even a 400 mile dash to beat lockdown could ruin newlyweds Ami Glass and Kamron Arasteh's magical day.
The couple were due to tie the knot on Saturday November 7 at Ellingham Hall.
However those plans were thrown into disarray when, exactly a week before the ceremony, Boris Johnson called another lockdown.
Unwilling to wait, the couple embarked on a mad scramble to move the wedding forward - staging it just hours before the lockdown was imposed on Thursday.
Everybody from the venue to the make-up team moved mountains to make it happen, and after an eight-hour drive from Dorset the couple finally said 'I do' on Wednesday November 4.
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Police investigating an incident where a cyclist suffered serious head injuries have said they no longer believe it to be suspicious.
Officers were called to Bedlington shortly before 11.30am on Saturday, November 7, after a lone female cyclist was found lying in the middle of the road on Attlee Bank.
The 46-year-old had suffered serious injuries to her head and was taken to hospital by paramedics where she currently remains.
Police launched an investigation into the circumstances and appealed for information from the public.
However, they now say they are no longer looking for any suspects in relation to the incident.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Over the weekend, officers launched an appeal for information in a bid to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and ascertain if any criminal offences had been committed.
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A vile thug has been jailed after racially abusing and spitting at police officers while claiming to have coronavirus and tried to bite nurses trying to treat him in hospital.
Mark White subjected emergency workers to a tirade of physical and verbal abuse after being arrested in Northumberland.
The 36-year-old called officers horrific racist names, headbutted one of them and spat at two insisting he had Covid-19.
He was also disgusting with nurses who were attempting to treat him after he sustained an injury while being restrained by officers.
White, of Briarwood Cottages, Annitsford, North Tyneside, called one at the police station a "fat s**g" then when taken to hospital he tried to bite nurses' hands and threatened to headbutt one if they tried to help him.
Newcastle Crown Court heard how White, who has 106 previous convictions, has an "appalling" record for attacking police officers.
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Vile thug Conor Parker said he hated the police after spitting at officers and trying to land headbutts.
Parker displayed shocking aggressive behaviour at Bedlington police station after being taken there in August.
A court heard he seemed "almost delirious" as he grabbed an officer's neck, tried to headbutt a PC twice and spat directly at two officers.
A judge at Newcastle Crown Court said the attacks left the police officers frightened.
Judge Christopher Prince told Parker: "Any offences that are committed against public workers, such as police officers, will always be treated seriously by the courts.
"These are the people who protect the public and indeed protect you, as a member of the public.
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Obsessed stalker Robert Edington threatened to rape his former partner after bombarding her with calls and repeatedly turning up at her workplace and her friend's house.
The TV aerial engineer could not cope with the end of his two-and-a-half year relationship and tried to use threats to himself and her to force her to change her mind.
A court heard he made up to 100 unwanted calls to her a day and even followed her into the female toilets of a pub, peering over the cubicle.
He also had to be spoken to by her boss after going to her place of work five or six times a day, three times a week.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Edington left her and her friend, who he also harassed, living in fear.
Clare Anderson, prosecuting, said the relationship had ended in June amid issues of drug misuse which she had asked him to get treatment for. She added there had been allegations of domestic violence.
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Twisted Mark White racially abused and spat at police officers while claiming to have coronavirus and tried to bite nurses who were treating him in hospital.
In a sickening display of vile behaviour to emergency workers, White lashed out physically and verbally after being arrested and taken into custody.
He called officers disgusting racist names, headbutted one of them and spat at two while claiming he had covid - causing great concern and worry.
The 36-year-old lowlife, of Briarwood Cottages, Annitsford, North Tyneside, was even abusive to nurses who were trying to treat him after he was injured while being restrained.
He called one at a police station a "fat s**g" then when taken to hospital he tried to bite nurses' hands and threatened to assault them.
Newcastle Crown Court he has previous convictions for attacking police officers and his victims described him as "vile" and "pathetic".
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He was the true 'gentle giant' who made friends with everyone he met.
Tributes are today pouring in for tragic dad Tony Houghton, who lost his life on a notorious Northumberland road.
The 33-year-old, who was known to his friends a 'the Tank', was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a car on the A189 near Bedlington Station.
A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the collision, which happened at around 8pm on Saturday.
Today as investigations continue Tony's heartbroken friends have been paying tribute to their pal.
And doorman Scott Hunter, who worked with Tony, has told of the security worker's sense of humour and dedication to his young daughter.
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A pedestrian who died after a collision in Northumberland has been named by police.
Anthony James Houghton, who lived in Blyth, died after reportedly being hit by a car on the A189 southbound between Bedlington Station and Bebside at around 8pm on Saturday.
Emergency services were called to the incident but the 33-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the collision, officers arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, who has since been released under investigation.
Enquiries into the collision are ongoing with officers appealing for any witnesses, especially those with dashcam footage, to come forward.
Sergeant Ray Lowery, from the police's motor patrols department, said: “Our officers are supporting Anthony’s family at this difficult time and we ask their privacy is respected.
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Struggling families across Northumberland are set to benefit from new coronavirus funding which will help put food on the table.
Northumberland county councillors will be able to provide Covid-19 -related support into their communities through a number of grants worth up to £2,000.
Families in need will be able to access vital help such as food parcels or vouchers through recipient organisations such as town and parish councils and community groups.
Leader of Northumberland County Council, Glen Sanderson said: "We recognise and understand the real difficulties and hardship that Covid is causing for some of our residents, and we are doing all we can to help them, and we will continue to do so.
"From the very start of the pandemic, through our Northumberland Communities Together initiative, we have been connecting with residents in need, seven days a week to ensure they receive help and support to keep them safe and well.
"In addition to this, we have just expanded the scope of our Members Small Grant Scheme to reflect the challenges local communities and groups are facing around the current pandemic."


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