There is concern about families from London being moved to County Durham without enough support.

A Helping Paw has three bases but says demand is growing and many people they help do not drive.

The children are taking part in a project where they learn outdoors on beaches or farms.

Work on the arboretum at Burtree Garden Village will start next year if the plans are approved.

Four of the five puppies are resting in a police station, but the fifth is still missing.

The centre is planning to open a new gym and cafe and will offer new classes for locals.

A campaigner says the simple upgrades should be "standard" in all public toilets.

A fire service chief says the blast was the "most challenging" incident in recent years.

The charity opposes the government's plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners.

Luton Town and Sunderland are charged by the FA following a confrontation between players at the end of last week's Championship game.

Middlesbrough forward Tommy Conway believes he will score more goals after netting two in the 3-3 draw at Norwich City.

Digital companies are showing "exciting" levels of growth, say academics and industry leaders.

Plans say the house will need minimal alterations to turn it into a school for 16 children.

A local heritage group wants to preserve the chapel but may be left having to fund its repairs.

Researchers say their findings suggest the council's move may have cut health inequalities.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says his side played well enough to take something from the game after a 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.