Dunston4 Feb 2026Police officer guilty of killing woman in crashA court hears Mark Roberts crashed into a motorbike, killing the passenger, while on a 999 call.4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Crash PC says woman's death was tragic accidentMark Roberts admits causing death and serious injury careless driving but denies he was dangerous.3 Feb 20268 Dec 2025Paedophile promised doll in exchange for gropeDaniel Kristiansen, now aged 80, was found guilty of abusing a girl 40 years ago, a court hears.8 Dec 202527 Sep 2025Riverside site a 'hidden gem' for wildlifeRedshanks and otters are among the wildlife enjoying river life at the mudflats by Dunston Staiths.27 Sep 202524 May 2025Cash boost for revamp of ex-council leisure centresMeasures including new gym equipment aim to make four centres more accessible and family friendly.24 May 202514 May 2025'Safe route' allows reopening of damaged structureIt comes as a previous event at Dunston Staiths was cancelled over damaged decking.14 May 202530 Apr 2025'Decay' found on river's historical timber structureAn open day at Dunston Staiths is cancelled after its original decking is found to be damaged.30 Apr 202517 Mar 2025Rapist who told child to copy porn acts jailedA judge says Kenneth Dick normalised sexual abuse of the child by showing them pornography.17 Mar 20254 Feb 2025Abuser jailed for threats hours into relationshipA judge says Dean Coleman, of Dunston, poses a danger to women he is in a relationship with.4 Feb 2025...
