Northumbria Police say they believe the rise in part relates to better standards of crime recording.

The cycle and pedestrian route will improve links along Woodland Road, the council says.

What started as a model rail collection is now turning into a career for one young train enthusiast.

Middlesbrough complete the signing of Lausanne-Sport forward Kaly Sene on a four-year contract.

Northern Ireland defenders Daniel Ballard and Brodie Spencer are ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Luxembourg and Germany.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says Hayden Hackney is focused on the club despite "understandable" speculation about a move to the Premier League.

A judge says Stephen Sluggitt subjected a black colleague to 'nasty and wholly unjustified' abuse.

One person leapt out of the way to avoid being hit by the fleeing gang's van, a court hears.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards says Saturday's game against Sheffield United will be tough despite their poor start to the season.

The latest transfer gossip involving Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window

A new objection over a sewage system agreement sees councillors deferring the decision.

The Shields European Store sign on the historic building in King Street has been deemed 'an eyesore'.

Barclays will withdraw its hub services at Seahouses in November citing a change in customer use.