Author: Michael Muncaster

The brutes brought fear and trauma to their victims' lives which landed them in the dock

ChronicleLive looks back at some of the most shocking cases to have come before the courts this year

Work is under way to develop Portland Park in Ashington, Northumberland, after plans for a £32m council headquarters were scrapped

Former prisoner Nick Dunn is enjoying his new-found freedom after winning his lengthy battle for justice

Police discovered a cannabis farm had been set up in a building on Station Road after a tip-off from the community

Three teens were arrested on suspicion of assault, while a further 19 were identified for causing anti-social behaviour

County Hall, which was built 37 years ago, is set to be redeveloped after plans to move to a new HQ were axed

The trio's football stories began at Hirst Park in Ashington and the skills they learned took them to the very top of the sport

An auditor raised concerns that the regeneration company had overvalued Ashington Community Football Club

Nick thanked people for their support over the last four years as he spent Christmas Day with his family