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Man on trial for murder said 'it was a tragic accident' a court has heard

Alder Willis is on trial for murder after 35-year-old Andrew Darn was fatally stabbed on an industrial estate near the Tyne Tunnel last March.

23 Aug

Jury told alleged murder victim 'worried' after being followed and threatened

Alder Willis, 68, who ran a sandwich shop, is accused of stabbing garage door fitter Andrew Darn, 35, to death on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate.

22 Aug

Trading estate stabbing followed history of 'antagonism' over parking, jury told

Alder Willis, 68, denies murdering Andrew Darn, 35, in a confrontation between the pair who worked in neighbouring businesses.

21 Aug

'I went to school as normal - I was paralysed by lunchtime'

Repairs to 'extend life' of Shields Ferry landing while new one is being built

Shields Ferry set to be saved by new funding pledge

First man to sail solo round the world in both directions heads for Arctic at 82

Police called to rave at vacant Wet 'N' Wild building

'New information' leads to arrest over disappearance of man 22 years go

Man in critical condition from injuries 'caused by World War Two ammunition'

North East has 'highest levels of food poverty in UK', report finds

Funding sign-off delayed for new Shields Ferry landing

Nursery's 'sustainability fee' hits parents as free hours expanded

The sessions making football more accessible to all

Man found fatally injured on Tyneside named