Northern Lithium plans to build a lithium extraction plant in County Durham by 2027.

It is part of plans to open the bandstand to the public again.

The arrests follow a series of raids in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.

NCAT says it could not reverse the "long-term decline" of its finances.

The two-year-old girl vanished on her birthday in a supermarket in Germany in 1981.

James Anderson takes three wickets and a catch as Lancs beat Durham, while Glamorgan defeat Middlesex in the T20 Blast.

A Hartlepool mother says her children were screaming while she tried to protect them from the dogs.

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

A sausage roll, a pit pony statue mystery and a car stranded near Holy Island make headlines.

The venue had opened as a coffee bar and live music venue without permission, documents show.

Cedars Trust wants to carry out work ahead of pupils attending the school in September.

A mystery statue appearance, CPR plea and an ice hockey player's make the headlines this week.

Breastfeeding mums, a compulsive hoarder, and a visit from the Knife Angel make the headlines this week.

Nexus says it is still committed to improve connectivity, despite lack of progress on the project.

Health chiefs say the increases are needed to cover the cost of maintaining the car parks.

The site offers support for parents and carers and a place for children to play free of charge.

Maisie Dalziel tells care home staff she wants lots of "nicely written" cards for her 100th birthday.

Keaton Jennings leads Lancashire to victory over Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast, while Durham beat Birmingham.

Leicester Tigers secure a second-placed Premiership finish and a home play-off semi-final by beating Newcastle Falcons.