Lawrence Crook, from Northumberland, is calling for a complete overhaul of mental health care in the UK after hearing of failings in the case of Nottingham triple-killer Valdo CalocaneView the full article
William Martin, of Bedlington, who bought a car hours earlier despite never having held a driving licence, left the victim with long-term consequencesView the full article
Here's a guide to what's on, where and when throughout the year as music events are busily being planned around Newcastle, Northumberland, Tyneside, Sunderland and County DurhamView the full article
Bedlington darts star Callan Rydz exited the World Darts Championship on New Year's Day despite averaging 103.88 in his quarter-final defeat to Michael van GerwenView the full article
PDC darts star Chris Dobey from Bedlington is hoping to win back and raise lots of cash for charity with his darts at the world championshipView the full article
Sir Brian Langstaff has called for the Government to improve communication over compensation with those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandalView the full article