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Updated 09:38, 14 Aug 2026

Latest news and breaking updates from Newcastle on uknip.co.uk — updated throughout the day.

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SEA TRAGEDY

Inquest Details Lifesaving Attempts Following 13-Year-Old Edie Smart’s Drowning Incident

HOSPITIAL NEGLECT

Student Libby Instone Dies Following Hospital Neglect in Teesside

SERIAL OFFENDER

Career Offender Ross Clancy Sentenced to Life for Brutal Assault

SET FOR TRIAL

North Shields Woman Dies in House Fire as Family Denies Manslaughter Allegations

HAMMER ATTACK

Man Ross Clancy Sentenced to Life for Brutal Hammer Attack

STALKER SENTANCED

Man Sentenced for Stalking Woman with 600 Calls

SET FOR TRIAL

Man Denies Strangling Mother with Dog Lead Near Commuter Hub

EASY TARGET

Newcastle woman jailed for robbery and assault on vulnerable man

EASY TARGET

Newcastle woman jailed for robbery and assault on vulnerable man

COURT SENTANCE

Newcastle Man Jailed for Sexual Assault and Violence on M1 Coach