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They are the scenes of some of the North East’s most notorious crimes - but how many people realise it?
Most are mundane sites you wouldn’t look twice at. But due to events they have the notoriety of being a part of the region’s criminal history.
While some have changed beyond recognition due to re-development, others look familiar to those who remember the original crimes.
Here we list the scenes of the most infamous of crimes as they were when the event took place and how they look now.
Location: Pesspool Bridge, South Hetton, County Durham. January 5, 1967.
Arguably the North East’s most famous crime, the so-called ‘one-armed bandit murder’ which reputedly helped inspire the Get Carter film starring Michael Caine.
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A coach at a Newcastle trampoline club has appeared in court charged with child sex offences.
 
Louis Murray, 22, from Blakelaw, has been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child and inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.
 
He appeared before Bedlington Magistrates Court on Monday morning where he was remanded in custody to appear at Newcastle Crown Court at a later date.
 
Specialist officers are supporting the male victim in this case who attended the club ran by Louis Murray.
 
Police will continue to work with the local authority as their investigation continues but officers are encouraging anyone who thinks they have information that would be useful to police to get in touch by calling 101 quoting log 821 07/10/17.
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A new 20 mph speed limit has been introduced outside Stannington First School following the safety concerns of  parents, teachers  and local councillors.

New 20mph signage has been erected outside the school advising motorists they are entering a reduced speed zone, while plans are in place to introduce double yellow lines and keep clear signs outside and around the school.

Young pupils have also been involved  in a competition to design a symbol and slogan to promote slow and safe driving  past their school.
The winning slogans have  been included on a banner which is now proudly displayed outside of the school.

Stannington First School is situated on Church Road and has  over 100 pupils between the ages of 3 and 9 years on its register.
The school has  worked closely with  local County Councillor, Eileen Armstrong, the parish council,  Northumbria Police and Northumberland County Council to secure the  20 mph speed limit.

Local county councillor, Cllr Eileen Armstrong said:
“ Stannington First School is very close to the road.  Parents and teachers were becoming increasingly concerned, about the speed of the traffic in the vicinity of the school  and justifiably so. The introduction of the  new speed restriction by the council  makes Church Road a safer place for everyone. ”

“ I would like to congratulate the winners on their designs for the new banner which will go a long way to help enforce this important message.”
Research has found clear evidence that decreased traffic speeds reduce collisions and casualties. Collisions happen less often and when they do happen there is less risk of fatal injury.”

Northumberland County Councillor Glen Sanderson, cabinet member for environment and local services said:
“ Cllr Armstrong has worked hard with local people to get this scheme off the ground - it is a great idea and I’m sure it will be successful.”
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Former Journal and Chronicle reporter Dave Black has died suddenly aged 61.
The father-of-two died at home in the early hours on Sunday morning.
Dave was a well-respected journalist who worked for the Northumberland Gazette before moving to work for the Journal in 1986.
His family have been left devastated by his sudden unexpected death.
He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Linda, daughter Cassie, 29, son, Robbie, 32 and step-daughter Donna Anderson.
He lived in Alnwick for over 30 years and covered south east Northumberland for both the Chronicle and the Journal before he left four years ago.
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A mobile phone app which makes it easier for residents to report issues affecting their local community is being rolled out across the region.

The mobile app, ‘MyStreet Northumberland’, was designed by the Safer Northumberland Partnership and Improving Croft and Cowpen Quay (ICCQ) following a pilot in the “12 Streets” campaign which focused on identifying issues affecting twelve streets in Cowpen Quay and putting in long-term solutions.

Residents can download the new app and use it to access information on a number of problems such as anti-social behaviour, noise, litter, street lighting and roads all in one place.

From here, app users can access advice or report specific incidents to the council or if they have information or concerns about crime and disorder where they live they can access advice via the app or they can contact their local neighbourhood policing team direct.

Councillor John Riddle, chair of Safer Northumberland, said: “While Northumberland has low crime levels, we know there are issues that affect people’s quality of life and it’s important communities can easily access advice and report anything they’re worried about.

“The app has already been successful, being downloaded thousands of times in its first year, and we’re delighted it’s being rolled out by Northumbria Police to other local authorities in the  area.”

The app is free to download onto iPhone, Android, and Windows devices by searching ‘MyStreet’ in the app store.

People should always call 999 when it’s an emergency.
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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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