Medics behind the scheme say it highlights the importance of "reaching out" to communities.

The election was triggered by the resignation of Labour's Mike Hill.

Alex Lees and David Bedingham score half-centuries for Durham on day one against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

Northampton Saints face Ulster in the Challenge Cup after Exeter Chiefs are knocked out by Leinster in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Staff from the Italian-based contractor are unable to return to the UK due to the pandemic.

Listen to BBC radio commentary from Saturday's action in the National League.

Mark Lawrenson takes on Police Academy actor Steve Guttenberg to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Redcar and Cleveland Council will be given almost £3.7m after being targeted by hackers.

Stacey Wilson, who became a mum during the pandemic, says she could not have managed without help.

It will be the second year in a row the Sunderland Airshow has been grounded.

Redhills was built in 1915 as the base for the Durham Miners' Association.

Relive the opening day of the 2021 County Championship season as defending champions Essex make a strong start.

A fans group is attempting to raise funds to try buy a stake in Newcastle United if owner Mike Ashley is successful in selling the club.

The Middlesbrough Independent Councillors Association unanimously agrees to exclude Jon Rathmell.

The cathedral is awarded two rounds of grants from the government's Culture Recovery Fund.

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.