Police say the young animals are still missing 10 days after the theft from a garden hutch.

The pair joined in disturbances in Middlesbrough while out walking the family dog, a court hears.

Police have made eight arrests in connection with Lewis Bell's death last week.

Blackhall Mill Community Association's car club now has a fleet of six electric vehicles.

Beatrix, from Burnopfield, enjoys a day spent with firefighting crews in County Durham.

One ecologist said this left a huge gap in our knowledge about fish populations in the river.

The Newcastle Blood Donor Centre has 3,500 sessions available over the next two months.

Two men, 34 and 41, are held on suspicion of murder after a man in his 60s was found injured.

The event, offering free food and activities, takes place in Sunderland Minster on 19 October.

Middlesbrough mayor Chris Cooke says the scheme could save families £400 a year.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris hails teenager Chris Rigg as a 'symbol' for the club after his derby winner against Middlesbrough.

The building would need "considerable investment" to continue as a police station, a force say.

The former Normanby Hotel will be turned into flats, shops, a restaurant and pub.

Police say a 26-year-old man has been charged with the production of cannabis.

It is hoped the 26 panels on Holy Trinity and St Mary will provide 70% of the church's energy needs.

Projects in the north-east of England and Cumbria have been put under review by the new government.