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Control freak Carl Tennant subjected his partner to a terrifying attack after complaining that his breakfast was not ready - then set about giving her a “broken nose for Christmas”.
The brute had already sought to snuff out any independence the woman had, even discouraging her from travelling to visit friends and family.
A court heard he viewed his then-girlfriend’s primary duty as being to serve and look after him.
In October last year he launched an attack after complaining about their relationship and about his breakfast not being ready, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
He grabbed her and pushed her, threw a piece of metal artwork at her and lifted her up by her ankles.
When Tennant noticed she was bleeding he dragged her upstairs to run a bath and threw the hysterical woman in, fully clothed.
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The devastated family of tragic Bethany Fisher have opened up their hearts for the first time since the teenager’s death.
The 19-year-old was on a night out celebrating her birthday with friends when she was fatally injured in a car crash on Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, on August 19.
Jordan O’Donnell was behind the wheel of a Ford Mondeo when he lost control of the vehicle.
Passenger Bethany died from her injuries while her best pal Meg McBurnie, who was also in the car, was seriously hurt in the crash.
Bethany’s auntie Suzanne Scott, from Blyth, revealed the family is still struggling to come to terms with losing their “beautiful girl”.
Holding back the tears, the mum-of-three said: “I’m absolutely heartbroken and can’t believe I won’t see or hear her voice again.
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All lined up in their new uniforms with their new classmates and teachers, these photographs are a historic document for every child pictured - and their families - and they are very cute too!
The half-days and half-classes are over and the children are settling in to their new routine with new friends. We are delighted to feature roughly 1000 of them - and wish every one very many happy and successful school days to come.
Some of the photographers were sent in by schools and others were taken by our staff. They will all feature in our First Class supplement printed in the Chronicle on Friday, September 29, a lasting memento to treasure. So put that date in your diary!
You can buy a copy of the photographs we took for your family archive at www.chroniclelive.co.uk/buyaphoto You can also telephone 0191 201 6001 or call in to our reception in the Groat Market, Newcastle, NE1 1ED. Or just enjoy them here!
The schools who took part are Appletree Gardens, Monkseaton; Backworth Park Primary School; Balliol Primary School, Longbenton; Beaconhill Community Primary School, Cramlington; Bearpark Primary School, Durham; Blackfell Primary School Washington ; Bridgewater, Newcastle; Browney Academy in Durham; Byker Primary School ; Caedmon Primary School, Gateshead; Canning Street Primary School, Benwell; Colliery Primary School, Dipton; Delves Lane Primary School, Consett; Denbigh Community Primary School, Wallsend; Dunston Hill Community School, Gateshead; Forest Hall Primary School.
Also Kelvin Grove Community Primary School, Gateshead; Larkspur Community Primary School, Beacon Lough East; Malvin’s Close Primary Academy, Blyth; Moorside Community Primary School, Arthurs Hill; Mortimer Primary School, South Shields; Mountfield Primary School, Kenton; New York Primary School; Prudhoe Castle First School, Prudhoe, Northumberland; Seaton Sluice First School; Seghill First School, Cramlington; Sherburn Primary School Hill Site, County Durham; St Aidan’s RC Primary School, Ashington.
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Northumberland County Council has secured funding to further expand childcare provision for three and four year olds, increasing the overall number of places available for 30 hours of free childcare per week from September 2017.

The national roll out to offer an additional 15 hours of free childcare to three and four year olds from all eligible families begins this month and supports the government’s commitment to give working parents of three and four years olds 30 hours of free childcare a week.

Northumberland County Council has already successfully piloted the scheme from September 16 in rural areas, with over 600 families benefitting.

The council has secured £2m extra funding allowing it to increase the amount of free places across four early year providers within the county.

The additional funding will allow for a total growth in places which will see nearly 9,000 hours of additional free childcare available for families. The areas set to benefit from the investment include; Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, and Seahouses.

Bedlington Central Councillor Russ Wallace, who sits on the Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley Local Area Council, said:  “I am delighted that Northumberland County Council has secured this additional funding to provide extra places for free childcare.

“Not only will this help families throughout the county, but it means that there will be additional places in the West Bedlington Early Years Partnership and this will directly impact families within our local area and will form part of helping parents of young children return to or continue working.”

Councillor Wayne Daley, cabinet member for children’s services at Northumberland County Council said:  “The offer of additional hours of free childcare is very important to families with young children and I am delighted that Northumberland County Council has secured funding to increase the number of places of free childcare we can offer throughout the county.

“This funding is very important in allowing the council to support even more working families with young children with their childcare costs.”  
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Heartbroken friends have paid tribute to a teenager who was tragically killed in a car crash while out celebrating her birthday.
Bethany Fisher was fatally injured when the Ford Mondeo she was in hit several parked vehicles on Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, on August 19.
Childhood friend Sophia Chisholm described the 19-year-old as having a bubbly personality who always kept a smile on everyone’s faces.
Sophia, 16, said: “We were like a married couple at work. We would bicker about little stupid things and wind each other up but we were the closest. She was like my best friend.
“She text me and my friend Cheryl the day before she died telling us how much she loved us and she said we made her feel like we were all a little family.
“Unfortunately a member of our little family has been taken away from us but she has left a big mark on my life.”
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A devastated teenager who survived the crash which killed her best friend on a birthday night out has spoken of her heartbreak.
Bethany Fisher was fatally injured when the Ford Mondeo she was in hit several parked vehicles on Victoria Terrace, Bedlington, on August 19.
Despite the efforts of neighbours and paramedics, the 19-year-old died of her injuries before she could reach hospital.
Meg McBurnie, 19, was also in the vehicle and has been left with serious injuries after the collision.
Paying tribute to her best friend, Meg said: “Everyone loved her and her funeral was the hardest day of my life.
“From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep, I’m always thinking about her. It still doesn’t feel real.
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This is the killer danger driver who left one teenage girl dead and another seriously injured.
Jordan O’Donnell was behind the wheel of a Ford Mondeo when he lost control last month.
Passenger Bethany Fisher died from her injuries while Meg McBurnie, who was also in the car, was badly her.
After the crash in Bedlington, Northumberland, O’Donnell rang police and pretended his car had been stolen.
As we revealed previously, he has been warned he faces a significant spell behind bars after admitting offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
Now police have released his mugshot ahead of his sentencing hearing next month.
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Northumberland residents are being asked to vote for their favourite Green Flag park - putting it in the running to be the nation’s favourite in the People’s Choice Awards.

In July we found out that nine Northumberland parks had gained Green Flag Awards this year - marking them out as some of the UK’s very best parks and green spaces.

Now members of the public can vote for the Northumberland Green Flag park that they think should be the whole nation’s favourite.  

Green Flag parks in Northumberland are:  Ridley Park in Blyth; Doctor Pit Park in Bedlington;  Alexandra Park in Cramlington, Hexham Parks; Carlisle Park in Morpeth; Castle Vale and Coronation Parks in Berwick; Plessey Woods Country Park near Bedlington; and Bolam Lake Country Park near Belsay.

Councillor Glen Sanderson, cabinet member for environment and local services at Northumberland County Council said:  “We have some exceedingly beautiful and very special parks in Northumberland - all with their own unique set of attractions.

“In each you will find a range of opportunities to suit all ages and interests - from sports and play facilities - to areas where those who seek it can enjoy peace and tranquility.

“I urge everyone to get behind their favourite park in Northumberland - giving it a chance to become one of the nation’s favourites.”

To vote for your favourite Green Flag park go to  www.greenflagaward.org  Simply find your park on the map and click the vote button. Once you’ve voted, why not encourage others to get involved too.

Paul Todd, International Green Flag Award manager said: “Following the huge success of #LoveParks Week, the People’s Choice Award is another chance to show how much your favourite park means to you. Make your voice heard and vote now.”

Voting is open now and closes on 30 September, with the top 10 winning sites due to be announced on 11 October.

Last year saw tens of thousands of people voting for their favourite park, with winners coming from all across the UK, from London to Lanarkshire.  


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