Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling spent seven-and-a-half seasons with Leeds United before his switch to Teesside.

Orders are taken through an interpreter to help promote an understanding of British Sign Language.

David Cameron, of Stockton, told a decoy profile he wanted "a little bit of fun", a court hears.

The 45-year-old pleads not guilty to the theft of four items from the museum and art gallery.

Unison and the hospital trust negotiate a new deal for workers with back pay.

A coroner says the man's release from custody was based on files with a "distinct lack of detail".

The council says the road between the New Moor House crossroads and the Bridge of Aln is shut.

Callum Creighton had previously been jailed for the attempted murder of his brother, a court hears.

John Stone controlled and isolated his victim and regularly subjected her to abuse, a court hears.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak's contract situation is complex.

Tonnes of fishing nets, line and rope are recovered from the sea off the coast of Teesside.

Council leaders say "nobody will be required to pay more than they are able".

Sarah Sisson's brother, David, says the pair "continue to be on our minds every single day".

The 1965 LP Help! is said to be one of less than 100 albums signed by all four still in circulation.

The groups protect red squirrels by trapping greys but say some are released and equipment damaged.

The man is charged with sexual assault and intentional strangulation.