George Ness, of North Shields, is accused of murdering John Smyth outside his friend and neighbour's home in Wallsend ...

George Ness, of North Shields, denies murder, aggravated burglary and possessing a knife and is standing trial at Newcastle Crown Court ...

Soft power, a term popularized by political scientist Joseph Nye, former Dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School, refers to a country’s ability to influence others through cultural appeal, values, and diplom ...