The order is in place until Saturday evening and covers the Bishop Cuthbert area in Hartlepool.

Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United will be attempting to close the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland this weekend.

Women hit by pension age changes are excluded from a compensation package for victims of injustice.

A group helping victims of the Newcastle house explosion says it is "overwhelmed" with items.

Matt Storey says disclosure of convictions makes it harder for sex workers to change their lives.

A new facility for Bearpark villagers is planned for the site.

Paul Sizer, from Middlesbrough, is jailed for 27 months after taking part in a riot in the town.

The firm which hosted the announcement of the axed scheme says ministers need to "rethink".

Jack Walker, from Northampton, is sentenced for 12 and a half years for the shootings.

The three defendants each face a possible 10-year prison sentence if found guilty of the offence.

Richard Woods died from multiple injuries in the crash along with four others, an inquest hears.

A patrol car crashed into another vehicle while responding to an emergency, police say.

Middlesbrough players are wearing all-white kits for their home game against Coventry City.

Local school children are involved with the garden and have already donated wild flower seeds.

Ross Leslie is worried about his recovery after suddenly developing Guillain-Barre syndrome.