The search for a missing teenager from Gosforth is continuing.
Jason Fyles, 19, from Bowsden Court was last seen at Helmsley Road in Sandyford in the early hours of 16th May.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
Police have named a woman whose body was found at a house in Newcastle yesterday morning.
Heather Arthur, aged 50, was found dead at her home on Woodbine Road in Gosforth shortly after 11am.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Northumbria Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in a house in Newcastle.
Police say those involved were known to each other.
– Newcastle Area Command Chief Superintendent Gary Calvert"Northumbria Police is in the very early stages of this investigation.
"It appears at this stage that the individuals involved were known to each other and that there is no cause for wider community concern.
"Northumbria Police has extra officers on patrol in the area in order to provide reassurance and assist with the investigation."
Northumbria Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found dead in a house in Newcastle.
Police say they were made aware of concerns about the welfare of a woman inside a house in the Gosforth area of Newcastle just after 11am today.
Police attended the address where a 50-year-old woman was found with unexplained injuries. She was declared dead at the scene.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Northumbria Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a house in Gosforth, Newcastle.
Police say they received a report of concern for the welfare of a woman inside the house just after 11am.
A man has been arrested in relation to her death and enquiries are ongoing.
Police are appealing for information after a series of break-ins in Gosforth.
A house in Rothwell Road was broken into on 19th April, a person inside disturbed the burglar who left with nothing. On the same day a house on Poplar Place was broken into and jewellery was stolen.
Two days later, a house in Kenton Road had a break-in. Again, the burglar was disturbed by someone inside and left with nothing. This person was short, aged around 40 and of large build. A caravan on the same street had satellite equipment stolen from it sometime between 15th April and 21st April.
Author Celia Bryce has opened a charity's first book shop which will raise funds to keep a Newcastle hospice running.
The former nurse was on hand for the official opening of St Oswald's Hospice book shop in Gosforth's High Street.
As well as books it sells DVDs, CDs, records and retro-style new goods.
Celia was born in Jarrow and now lives in Tynemouth. Celia donated a signed copy of her new novel Anthem For Jackson Dawes, for sale in the bookshop.
The store has an easy-reach children's section as well as sections for fiction, cookery, history, military, biography, and reference.
St Oswald's needs to raise £6.5 million each year to continue its work with families in the North East.
– Celia Bryce"I was so pleased to be asked to be involved in the opening of the shop. It looks absolutely fantastic, just like a proper local book shop should.
"You can really see the effort that has been put into it. Christine and her volunteers should be very proud. I'll definitely be popping in again soon."
– Andrew Moir, retail services manager for St Oswald's"We're very excited to be opening our first dedicated bookshop on the high street. It's a great opportunity for supporters to see the huge range, and the quality, of books which are donated to our shops, from fiction and biographies to cookery and text books - and everything in between.
"The shop will also sell CDs, records, DVDs and vintage-style new goods so there's something for everyone. Buying items from our shops is a fantastic way to support a local charity."
Police searching for a missing 73-year-old man from Gosforth are appealing for two people who may have walked past him to come forward. 73-year-old Alexander Stuart Nicol was last seen heading in the direction of a bus stop in Gosforth on 25th January.
A man of a similar description to Alexander Nicol was seen walking on the B1338, near Hipsburn 25th January.
Anyone with any information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191.
Mr Nicol has been missing since Friday, January 25th, after he failed to return to his home in Pilgrim Court in Jesmond.
Officers are continuing to carry out extensive enquiries to find him and are appealing to the public for their help.
Mr Nicol is:
Anyone with any information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191.
Police are appealing to the public to help find a missing man from Gosforth in Newcastle.
73-year-old Alexander Stuart Nicol was last seen heading in the direction of a bus stop in Gosforth, Newcastle, at around 9:50am on Friday 25th January.
