Rape suspect washed clothes in washing machine, court told

7:30pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

A RAPE suspect shoved his clothes in a washing machine as soon as he returned home in a dishevelled state shortly after the alleged attack, a court has heard.

Teen tearaway sees error of ways whilst on remand

5:18pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

A TEENAGE tearaway who ruined the lives of his father's neighbours has been spared a further spell behind bars - after receiving a short, sharp shock while on remand.

Suspicious death of man, 51, probed

11:09am Wednesday 7th January 2009

POLICE in North Yorkshire are investigating the suspicious death of a man found with serious head injuries.

Police begin probe after spate of fires

9:14am Monday 5th January 2009

POLICE are investigating a spate of fires believed to have been started deliberately.

Cars damaged in late-night wrecking spree

4:30pm Sunday 4th January 2009

AS many as ten cars had their windscreens and windows damaged as yobs went on a late night wrecking spree in Darlington.

Knifeman strikes at petrol station

12:19pm Saturday 3rd January 2009

POLICE are hunting a man who wore sunglasses while trying to rob a petrol station with a knife.

Appeal to victims of Christmas criminal

7:55am Saturday 3rd January 2009

POLICE have launched an appeal to find elderly people who may be unaware that they have fallen victim to a Christmas Day sneak thief.

Man jailed for machete threat to girlfriend

8:31am Saturday 3rd January 2009

A FORMER bricklayer has been jailed for eight months for threatening his girlfriend with a machete.

Man beat partner and her daughter

8:46am Saturday 3rd January 2009

A MOTHER and her daughter were left bruised after the woman’s drug-crazed boyfriend beat them both up in front of a child.

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