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Joyce became a familiar face on shows such as Hebburn, Super Gran, Spender and Byker Grove, while building a reputation as a sharp‑witted stand‑up comic.
NewsThe South Shields-born actor, best known for his roles in Emmerdale and Byker Grove, died aged 48 from heart failure
NewsFootage played during his trial showed police tasering John Henry Sayers as he ran back towards his home in Byker
NewsMichael Wood clipped the victim's car and refused to give his details then lashed out when he started filming on his phone
NewsNorthumbria University will hand out honorary degrees at its summer graduation ceremonies
NewsAs part of ongoing Operation Impact, police raided properties in Byker and were supported by partners to tackle serious violence across Newcastle
NewsFamily loyalties will mean the husband and wife team behind Chucho's in Byker will be on different sides of the fence as England play Mexico
NewsThe Old Bailey heard John Henry Sayers made the claim in an entry in a police officer's notebook after an arson attack outside his home in Byker
NewsJohn 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
NewsA pathologist told jurors Walter Patterson had suffered a combination of sharp and blunt force injuries and needed surgery after an alleged attack in Byker
NewsJohn 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
NewsCCTV captures the moment a Range Rover is reversed into John Henry Sayers' home in Byker and set on fire before he and his son allegedly attack arsonist Walter Patterson
NewsJohn Henry Sayers and his son deny causing GBH with intent to Walter Patterson after an arson attack at his home in Byker
NewsThe Newcastle company's CEO has announced the landmark deal alongside the new owners at an investor event in Vancouver
NewsGino Robb, 25, died following a stabbing on Shields Road in Byker. Forensics are now scouring a property in Walker as part of the investigation
NewsFloral tributes have been left outside The Raby on Shields Road in Byker following the suspected assault
NewsTwo teenage boys and a man have been charged after the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Gino Robb in Byker
NewsNorthumbria Police officers have descended on Orpington Avenue, with several police vehicles seen in the area
NewsA man in his 20s died in hospital following a suspected assault on Shields Road in Byker. Three people have been arrested
NewsThere was a large police presence on Shields Road in Byker with the air ambulance landing at the scene
NewsA huge emergency response descended on Shields Road in Byker just after 7pm with the air ambulance landing at the scene
NewsPolice say their was an altercation on Shields Road
NewsIan Irwin was allegedly caught on CCTV helping himself to the mobile last month
NewsNeil Searle, who earns £4,000 a month working in the education sector, was more than two times over the limit
NewsA police cordon has been in place on Stepney Bank in Byker since early this morning
Oh dear, it's never good news when local art gets defaced, is it? Some of our beloved street art right here in Byker has unfortunately been vandalised. We'll be keeping an eye on this and hoping for a swift resolution.
NewsSmarter Fitness, on Shields Road in Byker, moved to its new location in November last year, and has become a 'welcoming' fitness hub
NewsPeter Hansen collected comics since growing up in Byker in the 1950s
NewsJohn Howe was already on a suspended sentence, which he'd breached four times
NewsAfter Newcastle City Council issued energy bill refunds totalling more than £56,000 to Byker Wall homeowners last year, the authority has frozen their prices for the next 12 months
NewsDavid Prout, who was running a Newcastle pub at the time and had a taxi licence, has been jailed after leaving the woman curled on floor crying hysterically
NewsMalcolm Howe struck the victim's bottom as she got off a train at Newcastle Central Station
NewsA Renault car had crashed into the lamppost near the drive thru in Newcastle
NewsMalcolm Stafford has appeared in court accused of carrying out the assault on Monday evening
NewsA man in his 40s has been hospitalised after sustaining head injuries in an attack near Byker Metro Station
NewsEmergency services were at the scene near Byker metro station on Monday evening where a man in his 40's has been hospitalised after sustaining head injuries
NewsKerry Stanbury is accused of breaking into an address in West Denton, assaulting the occupier and stealing cash
Oh dear, a bit of a worrying incident on Byker Bridge this morning. We've heard that two people have been taken to hospital after a crash there. We'll be keeping an eye on this and hoping everyone is okay.
Oh dear, this is such a worrying story coming out of our Byker neighbourhood. It sounds like a really serious incident happened right here on a pedestrian crossing, and our thoughts are with the elderly lady involved. We'll be keeping an eye on this for you, Byker!
Blimey, you won't believe what's happened on our doorstep! A local lad from Byker ended up in a spot of bother after a bit of a disagreement over a pasty turned a bit too heated. Sounds like things got a bit messy, all thanks to a steak bake!
Good news for Byker! A dedicated multi-agency team is out and about, working hard to tackle crime and disorder right here on our streets. It's great to see our community being prioritised for a safer, more peaceful environment for everyone.
Big news for Byker! A fantastic new factory is on the horizon, and it's set to create up to 150 jobs right here in our community. Newcastle City Council is giving it the go-ahead, which is brilliant for local employment.
Crikey, some worrying news coming from our neck of the woods this week. A Byker resident has been in the headlines following an incident involving a dog. We'll be keeping an eye on this one as it develops right here in our community.
Great news for St Martin's Church in Byker! Following a massive £4.2m transformation, they've planted a special Sycamore Gap sapling. It's wonderful to see our local church getting a new lease of life and marking such a significant event for the community.
Exciting news for Byker! We're thrilled to hear that one of our own, a brilliant comedian from the much-loved Byker Grove, is being recognised with a new blue plaque. It's fantastic to see local talent celebrated right here in our community!
Get ready, Byker! It's official - our beloved Byker Grove is making a comeback! The iconic show that shaped so many of our childhoods is set to return in 2026, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see it back on our screens.
Great news for Byker residents! The landlord licensing rules that were already in place for our area, along with Benwell, have now been extended. This means continued efforts to improve housing standards right here on our doorstep.
Great news for our young people in Byker! A fantastic new initiative is using cricket to get kids active and engaged, providing a positive outlet right here in our community. It's all about keeping them busy and off the streets with some fun sporting action.
Blimey, remember Byker Grove? We've been having a look at what happened to some of the stars of that show that was such a big part of our childhoods here in Byker. Some of them have had quite the journey since leaving the Grove!
