Council defends Christmas lights test in Septemberpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 2 October
Lights in Stockton were on for several days in September, prompting comments that it was "too soon".
Read MoreLights in Stockton were on for several days in September, prompting comments that it was "too soon".
Read MoreThe Tees Valley Multi-Bank will provide products like paint, duvets and curtains from November.
Read MoreThe 74-year-old who has convictions for child sex offences is given a 10-month jail term.
Read MoreAn unknown man sexually assaulted a woman after knocking on her door in Ashington, police say.
Read MoreA council leader says taxpayers should not be landed with the cleaning bill for the toilets.
Read MoreThe 61-year-old is given a suspended jail term after being caught sending sexual messages.
Read MoreAssistant referee Rob Smith leaves hospital following tests after he was taken ill during the match between West Brom and Middlesbrough.
Read MoreNigel Blow, who worked for Mohamed Al Fayed at Harrods for 14 years, was due to start the new role this month.
Read MoreA community group aims to secure £30,000 to get a new roof for The Bunker in Sunderland.
Read MoreA disappointing display from William Osula on his full debut for Newcastle leaves a few question marks over his signing.
Read MoreA five-day line closure is coinciding with Newcastle's Carabao Cup game against Chelsea.
Read MoreMP Ian Lavery casts doubt over the number of jobs an as yet unbuilt data centre will create.
Read MoreHardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a house in Spennymoor.
Read MoreBen Clark takes charge of Gateshead on an interim basis after Rob Elliot leaves for the manager's job at Crawley Town.
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