'I hid my alcoholism for so many years'published at 15:28 British Summer Time 1 September
Lisa Peacock encourages anyone who thinks they have a problem to talk to a loved one and seek help.
Read MoreLisa Peacock encourages anyone who thinks they have a problem to talk to a loved one and seek help.
Read MoreA 22-year-old is on bail following the stabbing, which took place in Middlesbrough on 16 August.
Read MoreThe Met Office says hail and lightning strikes could hit the North East and Cumbria until midnight.
Read MoreWork started in July on the 90-year-old Newport Bridge, which connects Middlesbrough and Stockton.
Read MoreMatthew Smith raises thousands of pounds to prevent suicide deaths and help those left behind.
Read MoreMayor Kim McGuinness says the unit will be backed with £500,000 of investment.
Read MoreTwelve patients under the care of Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust set sail from Hartlepool.
Read MoreIslanders are working to secure affordable housing, jobs and pupils in the local school.
Read MoreThe route connects Beadnell, Seahouses and Belford to Chathill railway station.
Read MoreFormer Cardiff City, Leeds United, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender Sol Bamba has died aged 39.
Read MoreA Brydon Carse century on his return from suspension is not enough to prevent Durham slipping towards likely defeat on the third day of the County Championship Division One match with Somerset.
Read MoreDurham Police says the woman sustained a head injury after her Suzuki collided with a police car.
Read MoreA man remains in hospital after being attacked in Gateshead, Northumbria Police said.
Read MoreFrom 1 September, Go North East's Q3 service will no longer serve most of Newcastle Great Park.
Read MoreA year of events will take place in North Shields to mark the anniversary.
Read MoreThe county council says markets help attract people to town centres and can boost their economy.
Read MoreIf approved, Able UK plans to dredge part of the Tees, but similar work has been controversial.
Read MoreAll Saints Church wants to attract tourists to the area so it can stay open for worshippers.
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