Longbeck Road in Marske will be closed for three months from January while a junction is constructed.

Stockton Council gives the plans the go-ahead, despite fears over anti-social behaviour and pollution.

Northumberland County Council approves an 18-week scheme preparing its roads for severe wet weather.

The brigade uses a pre-alert system to shave seconds off its response time.

Clive Holmes and his daughter launch a social media appeal to find a new home for the model.

Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly talks openly about how alcohol addiction has blighted his career.

The housing company is considering whether to take legal action against those involved in the unrest.

Sunderland are top of the Championship under new boss Regis Le Bris. But how has the relatively unknown Frenchman started so well?

Cleveland Police say the 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson.

Laura Fish's work is taught in universities worldwide and her third novel is about to be published.

Ahead of facing his old club Sale Sharks, Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Steve Diamond wants a big improvement from the north east club.

Durham spends £141,000 on new cameras to get a clearer picture of anti-social behaviour.

The GMB union at a factory on Teesside will announce more walkouts in a pay dispute.

The 26-year-old suspect is also charged with grooming and strangulation.

Keith Stobbart, 66, has a "bad record" of sexual offences against children, a judge says.

His mother believes someone knows what happened to her son and urges them to come forward.

The government is providing funds for the scheme which is aimed at Ukrainian and Afghan refugees.