- John Henry Sayers said he was trying to protect his family and thought gang had come to kill him
John Henry Sayers told police he believed a gang had come to kill him when a Range Rover was driven into his home in Byker and set on fire
- Jack Willis eyes home success as WTCS returns to London
Jack Willis is relishing a rare opportunity to race in front of home fans as the World Triathlon Championship Series returns to London, with the Brit hoping to build momentum towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
- 'I loved High Borrans and its closure will be a sad loss when young people need it more than ever'
Growing up is harder than ever - and that's why a resource like High Borrans would be so missed.
- Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Johan Manzambi and Bazoumana Toure latest after £100m windfall
All of the latest Newcastle United transfer news, views and updates in one place
- John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Jurors taken through police interview day after the alleged offence
John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
- 'It has a great reputation' – Tyneside community reacts to school closure rejection news
The wider community of Wideopen has shown support for Hazlewood Community Primary School as it avoids closure
- Lamine Camara left broken and inconsolable as Newcastle United transfer decision made
Sandro Tonali is set to leave Newcastle and his potential replacement was in World Cup action last night
- North East beach with 'cheap as chips' parking earns UK top three ranking - despite a 'downside'
A North East gem stands out in a new AA study revealing the best UK and Irish beaches
- Sunderland police raid uncovers 800-plant cannabis farm worth up to £167,500
Two men were arrested while trying to flee the scene and the property has now been shut down by police
- Car hire companies ranked as tourists slam 'hidden fees' and huge queues
A Which? survey of more than 3,600 customers has named the lowest-rated car hire firms where holidaymakers can end up facing long queues and expensive fees
