New Middlesbrough signing Alan Browne says the loan move from his parent club Sunderland to Teesside was the "ideal scenario".

A Northumberland councillor says the ruling shows "the importance of protecting local housing".

The last flight-worthy Avro Anson is flown in from the Czech Republic to meet Norman Brown.

The Silent Steppers began in Hartlepool with less than 10 members and a year later, dozens attend.

About 2,000 pupils in Sunderland will benefit from the partnership, education bosses say.

National Highways says delays are due to structural issues found earlier this year.

A man who tried to help was pushed to the ground and stamped on by three young males, police say.

Officials approve the plans providing there is no "unacceptable impact" on the surrounding area.

Medals given to participants use an image of Sunderland, which has no connection to the event.

Second Chance says it has a bigger store after being "inundated" with parents asking for support.

Cleveland Police has rural levels of funding but faces metropolitan levels of crime, its PCC says.

Essex fight back with the ball in Division One of the County Championship after Durham batter Ben McKinney scores a century.

The appellant says worries over anti-social behaviour lack specific evidence.