Loneliness in the pandemic has been more intense for young people in poor, urban areas.

BBC local radio cricket commentators give their thoughts on how the season might pan out for their county.

With the County Championship making an eagerly anticipated return on Thursday, here's a look at who and what to watch out for.

Malcolm Wright was killed in a crash involving two horse-pulled carts and a car.

Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium will host two England friendlies in preparation for this summer's European Championship.

Emma Guilbert was on a crossing when Mohammed Youssaf crashed into her and drove off.

Bringing you the latest news from across the North East from Tuesday 6 April to Friday 9 April 2021

A slew of debris left strewn in Newcastle's parks prompts calls for litter bins to be reinstalled.

Liam Murray was on remand at HMP Durham charged with killing a mother-of-six, an inquest hears.

Jack Colmer says the DIY project was a response to "shameful" photos of rubbish in Hyde Park, Leeds.

The singer's move comes after posts on a jobs website alleged SSD management had mistreated staff.

One impact of lockdown is that there has been a big reduction in light pollution in some areas.

Watch as Middlesbrough's Mille Bell scores a 35-yard free-kick in her side's 3-1 Women's FA Cup win against Hull.

Hartlepool United snatch a draw at Boreham Wood - despite playing 54 minutes without a recognised goalkeeper.

A crunch League One promotion clash ends in deadlock as Peterborough and Sunderland battle out a 1-1 draw.

Jamie Blake, who built an unlicensed club in his back garden, is ordered to pay up or face prison.

Yannick Bolasie's late header gives Middlesbrough's fading Championship play-off hopes a boost as they draw with Watford.

Small business owners say they are being excluded from funding to help with lockdown costs.

Another man was seriously injured in the collision on the A177 near Thorpe Thewles.

The recent death of a humpback has raised interest and concerns for whales in the North Sea.