Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick defends his decision to substitute teenage winger Ben Doak against Norwich City - "He needs managing".

Staff at the apartments will help give people skills they need to live on their own.

Cleveland Fire Brigade says the Guisborough farm owner is "devastated" by the loss.

The town is set to receive £20m to help fund its plans scheduled over the next 10 years.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says competition for places in his team's forward line is a "healthy problem to have", ahead of the Championship leaders' trip to QPR.

A man in his 70s and woman in her 60s remain in hospital following the stabbings.

A man is arrested after a burglary at the home of England cricket captain Ben Stokes, police say.

A new deal for workers at the Stockton site is accepted by GMB and Unite unions.

Police believe the seven-week-old dog may have been sold and the search continues.

Christopher Donnison is sentenced for 16 months in prison after colliding with John Wood on the A1.

The order is in place until Saturday evening and covers the Bishop Cuthbert area in Hartlepool.

Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United will be attempting to close the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland this weekend.

Women hit by pension age changes are excluded from a compensation package for victims of injustice.

A group helping victims of the Newcastle house explosion says it is "overwhelmed" with items.