Wearside stories include a second by-election and a boy's speeding plea after he was hit by a car.

Two brothers tell their story after surviving a rip tide and a reunion between a man and a parrot.

Ex-England left-back Ashley Cole says Tino Livramento has "a beautiful and bright future" and can reach "whatever level he wants".

The lines will be introduced after residents say existing parking markings are "routinely ignored".

The Story, in Durham city, welcomes more than 120,000 people in its first year of operation.

Simon Grayson becomes the new Hartlepool United manager for the eighth English job of his career.

Samantha Ray gave up her job in January and now runs a support group in Hartlepool.