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Joe McElderry gives evidence in stalker trial
Joe McElderry told a court today that he was left feeling scared and intimidated by a man accused of stalking him and his mother.
Family's concern for missing elderly man
It is now a week since 88-year-old Alexander Cromar went missing from his home in Jarrow.
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Police appeal after post office robbery
Police investigating a robbery in South Tyneside believe the suspect made off in a vehicle driven by a second man.
Officers received a report at around 11.30am that a man armed with what is believed to be a firearm went into Whitburn Post Office at North Guards in Whitburn.
It's not known whether it was real or imitation at this stage.
He made off with a mobile phone, leaving staff unhurt but shaken.
It's believed the suspect got into a small black car outside the Post Office, driven by a second man, which drove off along North Guards towards Cleadon Lane.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police office robbery in South Tyneside
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at Whitburn Post Office in South Tyneside.
Officers were called at around 11.30am to reports that a man was armed with what is believed to be a firearm at the shop at North Guards.
It's not known whether it was real or imitation at this stage.
There were no injuries but staff were left shaken by the incident.
Ch Insp Michael Barton, South Tyneside Area Command, said: "This was obviously distressing for those in the shop but I'd like to reassure people that an active investigation is ongoing to trace the man involved."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Boy band McFly to headline Sound Waves concert
Boy band McFly will headline for the North East's new concert, Sound Waves 2013.
The concert will be taking place at Bents Park, South Shields seafront, on Sunday, August 25.
Headliners McFly, whose hits All About You and Shine a Light, are the first act to be officially announced by organisers South Tyneside Council.
X Factor winner Joe McElderry has also been confirmed for the bank holiday concert.
BMW taken in South Tyneside burglary
Police are appealing for information after a BMW was stolen during a burglary in South Tyneside. A house was broken into on 29th March on Whitburn Road. Nobody was in the property at the time. Police say a car capable of high speeds could be dangerous in the wrong hands.
Cars vandalised in South Tyneside
Police are appealing for information after a number of cars were vandalised in East Boldon over the weekend.
Four cars parked on North Road had their wing mirrors punched and kicked off overnight between Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March.
The vandalism is thought to have been done by a group of young people wearing hoodies between midnight and 12.30 am.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact police on the 101 non-emergency number or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Barbour announces plans for more jobs
A North East clothing manufacturer has announced plans to take on sixty workers, boosting employment in the area.
The clothing company Barbour will offer the positions at its factory in South Tyneside as the company expands.
Jobs on offer include working as machinists - who make the word famous Barbour wax jackets - and the firm will hold a recruitment fair later this month.
Barbour now exports to more than 40 countries worldwide.
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Two jailed after serious assault in South Tyneside
Two men have been jailed following an assault in South Tyneside that left a man seriously injured in hospital.
Mark Guy and Robert Atkinson, both from South Shields, pleaded guilty to wounding a 45-year-old man in the Laygate area of South Tyneside on September 7th, 2012.
29-year-old Guy also admitted an offence of criminal damage, with intent to endanger life, which had happened later on 10 September 2012. He was sentenced to six years in prison.
Atkinson was also given a prison sentence of two years.
Detective Inspector Paul Woods said:
"These men carried out a vicious attack on a total stranger which left their victim seriously injured in hospital.
"Just days after the assault, Guy cut through a gas pipe putting dozens of homes at risk and causing concern and distress to the occupants.
"Now Atkinson and Guy are starting significant sentences and I hope that the people whose lives have been affected by their behaviour will take comfort from the fact that justice has been done today."
Appeal after mobility car set on fire in South Tyneside
Police are appealing for information after a mobility car was set on fire in South Tyneside in the early hours of Sunday January 27th.
The car was parked on St Marks Way in South Shields when it was approached by a person who set it on fire shortly after midnight and then ran off towards Bedford Avenue.
– Spokesman for Northumbria Police"The owner of the vehicle is disabled and the vehicle is a mobility car which is driven for him by a relative.
This is a nasty, pointless, thing to have done to what was clearly a disability vehicle and I hope someone will come forward with information which will help lead us to the offender."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Full Report: New simulator on South Tyneside
A new simulator has opened at a Maritime School on South Tyneside which gives you the experience of sailing any ship, anywhere in the world.
However, this is no game - and could even save lives, as Derek Proud reports.
Watch his full report below.
Graffiti attacks on South Tyneside
Homes and businesses have been targeted in a spate of graffiti attacks on South Tyneside.
The attacks happened sometime between Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 in Jarrow and Hebburn.
Nine properties were vandalised, ranging from council premises, houses and businesses.