Stockton bosses say the systems, which transcribe meetings and reduce paperwork, free-up staff.

Durham Police says a drone will be only minutes from an incident as it adds to its fleet.

Liv Ashton says she did not expect to finish her collection after migraines affected her sight.

The campaign, targeted at student households, aims to raise awareness prior to the summer break-up.

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham is included in Durham's squad for their Championship match away to Surrey.

Flowers have been left following the search for Mylo Capilla, who was last seen near the River Tees.

The council estimates the road will be closed for 40 weeks during "complex" repairs to the B6343.

A mosaic paying tribute to the ex-Leeds manager will be erected at his Middlesbrough primary school.

The academy in Sunderland will "educate, train and upskill" future engineers and builders.

It contains items left by Newcastle school pupils to mark the turn of the millennium.

A former pit village remembers miners who refused to accept low wages and were locked out of work.

Audrey Buckham, who became bankrupt, says council tax should be axed for terminally-ill residents.

North Tyneside Council says repairs to rectify vandalism at a playground are becoming too costly.

Oldham Athletic prepare for their return to the EFL by signing the experienced trio of Luke Hannant, Kieron Morris and Donervon Daniels.

Cleveland Police confirm officers searching the River Tees have found the body of a boy.

The plans for Pilgrim Place are redesigned to comply with post-Grenfell fire safety regulations.

University and College Union members end strike action prompted by the threat of job losses.

Newcastle University is exploring funding options for its "health-focused neighbourhood".

Mylo is believed to be wearing a dark T-shirt and dark bottoms, Cleveland Police says.