A man, 42, is charged with attempted rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment in Darlington.

The defendant is given a suspended jail term for fracturing a man's eye socket in a drunken attack.

Police say knives were involved in six killings across the force area over the last 12 months.

Cleveland Police says it was allocated the spaces but would take concerns on board.

A gardener at St Cuthbert's Hospice says it will "mean so much" to the residents and their families.

The timetable reductions are "likely" to be in place until January, operator Nexus says.

This year's display tells the story of a "determined partridge" and features characters that move.

Staff at Swan Lodge say pets help people with their mental health and provide a routine.

Amid closures elsewhere, a councillor says the area is "bucking the trend" when it comes to pubs.

Sylvia Dalton's care home put out an appeal and say they are "overwhelmed" by people's kindness.

The plaques are "for all the people who have lost their loved ones," a local resident says.

North East Ambulance Service say it sent a number of vehicles, including three ambulances.

Ashbrooke Sports Club want the private club to be used for charity and big community events.

Jack Pringle, 24, says he and his friends were inspired after going to the Miners' Gala this year.

Charges are being brought in at Redcar's public toilets to deter anti-social behaviour.

With ex-Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy in charge of the team for three more matches, BBC Sport takes a look at five other club heroes that became bosses.

The team, which faced the axe earlier this year, take on Liverpool Feds at Teesside Park.

Watch Match of the Day analysis of Newcastle United's "superb" performance as their "togetherness" and balanced left-hand side led them to overcoming a "jaded" Arsenal in their 1-0 victory at St James' park.