A council says the scheme, which is run by charity Age UK, is an "invaluable asset" to Teesside.

This week, the body of a missing woman is found and a sea swimmer inspires an animated film.

Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists will switch lanes and overnight closures are planned.

The fire service says it wants people in north-east England to still be able to enjoy the vehicles.

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick says his side feels like they earned their 1-0 win over Derby County.

Hundreds more children in the town receive free meals since a pilot scheme started in September.

The farm says the rehomed chickens are bringing joy to both visitors and staff.

What happened to the deal for a charity to run Newcastle's green spaces and what happens next?

The Tees Valley Net Zero Industry Scholarship helps train people for the green sector.

Hendon's Stephen Lewis Elms is Sunderland's first black or mixed-race councillor.

Footage of local people is being projected on to Berwick Barracks as part of an art project.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says Eliezer Mayenda was 'ready' to step up for the side's win at Sheffield Wednesday.