Jesmond

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Man due in court after alleged sexual assault of woman walking home

The alleged attack happened in the Jesmond area of Newcastle at about 3:20am on Sunday 10 September.

14 Sept

Map of St.George's Terrace, Jesmond (actual location of attack unknown)

Woman attacked by man wearing balaclava while walking home

The woman was walking home in the Jesmond area of Newcastle, and managed to get away after a short struggle.

12 Sept

Man 'exposed himself for 45 minutes' to passersby on busy road

Simon Hawkins, who was already on the Sex Offenders' Register after having indecent images of children in 2020, was spotted exposing himself at the window.

31 Jul

Headteacher fraudulently claimed 65 John Lewis gift cards as expenses

Student, 20, dies after being hit by a car

Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by a car in Newcastle

Police investigating man's death in field say it is 'not suspicious'

Bar staff tackle fire after table umbrella engulfed in flames outside venue

Man seriously injured after 124kg steel panel fell on worker

Woman recalls 'devastating' infected blood deaths of husband and brother-in-law

Students banned from driving after being caught riding e-scooters while drunk

Dad claims school confiscated 12-year-old's winter coat in school uniform row

Access to the Tyne Bridge to close for essential gas mains repairs

Widow's fury as John Major says blood scandal victims had 'incredibly bad luck'

Criminal investigation into river pollution in Newcastle