Engineers are working on a water leak which is causing significant problems in Middlesbrough.

Northumbrian Water says customers in the TS3, TS4, TS5, TS6, TS7 and TS8 postcode areas are affected.

With either low pressure or no water at all, the burst near Marton railway station, close to Ladgate Lane, has caused travel problems, as the road is closed.

Six schools in the area have also shut. They are Holmwood School, Acklam Whin Primary, Easterside, Marton Manor, St Clare's and St Thomas More.

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A tiny fawn is being cared for by wildlife volunteers after being found alone beside a road in Northumberland.

Blyth Wildlife Rescue say the fawn, which was found on Wednesday, weighs only 2lb 10oz (1.2kg) and is the smallest it has cared for.

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A spokesperson said: "Admitting fawns is not a decision to be taken lightly and all efforts must be made to ensure that mum is no longer around, and in this case we are confident we made the right call."

The animal's condition has improved overnight and volunteers are hopeful it will make a recovery.

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David Teague, 33, (pictured) suffered fatal injuries at a property in Wood View, Esh Winning, on Saturday.

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A 34-year-old man appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court charged with murder, false imprisonment and assault.

He was remanded into custody to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday.

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Ambulance chiefs said there has been a "demoralising" rise in attacks on their staff in recent weeks.

The warning by the North East Ambulance Service follows an incident in Middlesbrough at the weekend which saw a woman flag down paramedics and assault two of them.

She then kicked and slapped two police officers.

Darren Green, clinical service manager for the ambulance service, said: "Since the lockdown easing we have noticed an increase in assaults. We appreciate people are keen to get back to their normal lives, but we can't afford to see an increase in violent offences towards staff.

"At any point in time it's demoralising. All crews are tired and exhausted having supported the public over the past 12 months."

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and released under investigation while enquiries continue into the incident in Middlesbrough.