Barristers are giving closing speeches in the trial of six men who deny rape and sexual assaults.

BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury is joined by Boro fan Rob Nichols to discuss the potential of a promotion-winning season for Middlesbrough after a promising start.

Middlesbrough defender George Edmundson picked up the injury in the goalless draw with Stoke City.

Opponents say Durham's decision to pull funds allocated to two schemes " seems mad".

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards has written a letter to supporters who followed them to Southampton last Saturday and are heading to Portsmouth this weekend.

The serious failure in breast cancer care at a hospital trust has been blamed on several factors.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says Tino Livramento's eight-week recovery forecast is "good news" but the wait for Yoane Wissa's debut will be "slightly longer".

A look at some of the key statistics and facts ahead of Portsmouth's Championship game at home to Middlesbrough.

Stockton Council says it is in talks with the NHS about having a health hub in the old Debenhams.

The Northern National Restoration Group has until December to find a low-cost or donated depot.

North Tyneside parents say their children's education will be affected by a proposed school merge.

Michael Storey thought he was messaging women online about arranging to abuse girls, a court hears.

Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.

Hartlepool councillors unanimously vote to rescind the honour over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Preparatory works for the Hartlepool film and TV village will start this month.

Sunderland City Council says patrols are taking place around Silksworth this week.