Sunderland Council defends a £28,500 bill to open the Keel Crossing for one day.

You share your photos as the weather grows colder across north-east England and Cumbria.

Hartlepool sign Millwall goalkeeper George Evans on loan.

An opposition leader says funding news is recognition the council has "not been on top" of the job.

The males aged 18, 17 and two 16-year-olds, have been bailed while an inquiry continues, police say.

The council wants shops to agree to stop selling low cost alcohol above a 6.5% volume (ABV).

Barristers are giving closing speeches in the trial of six men who deny rape and sexual assaults.

BBC Radio Tees' Mark Drury is joined by Boro fan Rob Nichols to discuss the potential of a promotion-winning season for Middlesbrough after a promising start.

Middlesbrough defender George Edmundson picked up the injury in the goalless draw with Stoke City.

Opponents say Durham's decision to pull funds allocated to two schemes " seems mad".

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards has written a letter to supporters who followed them to Southampton last Saturday and are heading to Portsmouth this weekend.

With the 2025 county season completed, stay up to date with the latest player signings and speculation.

The serious failure in breast cancer care at a hospital trust has been blamed on several factors.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says Tino Livramento's eight-week recovery forecast is "good news" but the wait for Yoane Wissa's debut will be "slightly longer".

A look at some of the key statistics and facts ahead of Portsmouth's Championship game at home to Middlesbrough.