Police say the 15-year-old was attacked after being offered a lift home by a stranger.

Newcastle Falcons flanker Connor Collett signs a one-year contract extension.

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 30s was shot in Middlesbrough.

Cleveland Police were called to Arrandale in Hemlington shortly before 19:00 on Monday following a report of a man being shot at by two other men on a black moped.

The victim, who is in his 30s, is being treated in hospital.

A 53-year-old, a 36-year-old and two 30-year-olds have been arrested and the 36-year-old was also arrested in suspicion of committing a driving offence.

The mobile clinic is available without appointment to anyone over 40 who has not yet been jabbed.

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Newcastle prop forward Mark Tampin signs a new contract to remain with the Premiership club for a further two seasons.

Steve Waller's work on a replica of part of Middlesbrough in the 1830s has so far taken nine years.

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says it is 'vital' Teesside's rail routes are also electrified.

Champions Exeter Chiefs run in 12 tries in a record-breaking win against Newcastle Falcons.

The council is warned the cuts would have a disproportionate impact on poorer families.

Teams will ride to each of the 42 Anglican cathedrals to mark the launch of a new cycle route.

Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from the eighth round of fixtures in the 2021 County Championship.

Jamie Porter takes four wickets as Essex complete a three-day demolition of Durham at the Riverside.

The benefits of implementing a minimum cost for alcohol continue to have an impact, a new study finds.

The man, in his 70s, was seriously injured in the crash near Silverlink and died two days later.

Hartlepool miss out on a top-three finish despite a thumping win over Weymouth in their final game of the regular season.

Scott Bowes was 12 when he signed up as a police cadet, now aged 19 he is an officer.

Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from the eighth round of fixtures in the 2021 County Championship season.

Essex set up a good victory chance against Durham after closing day two with a lead of 346.

Following his trip from London to York on board the Flying Scotsman, Michael uses his Bradshaw's to trace the path of the famous service, beginning in the 'Key of the North' Newark-on-Trent and finishing in the cradle of the railways, Stockton-on-Tees. Michael rallies the choristers of a Tudor song school and admires the art of the railways before travelling to Retford, where he discovers a high-tech application for a Victorian rubber technology. A scandalous novel written in Thirsk leads Michael to a wildlife centre, where he is enlisted to feed a hungry young hedgehog named Charles.