Family say cocaine 'got its claws' into son and brother before suicide
Peter Whale, 29, took his own life in June after a long addiction with cocaine. His family have set up a charity to educate and raise awareness.
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South Tyneside man dies after scooter crash on A19
John James, 61, from Hebburn in South Tyneside died after his scooter collided with a car. A 44-year-old man was arrested and remains under investigation.
North East beach ranked best in UK by The Sunday Times
The South Tyneside beach took the top spot over 800 others across the UK.