Middlesbrough Council says 200 extra children have been added to the service in the last two years.

A cafe and bistro currently based inside the building is moving ahead of the demolition of the site.

Newcastle's e-scooters will remain until May 2026 with "further control measures".

Parking provision at Herrington Country Park will be extended to help with increasing demand.

Rick Telford says he "smiles more" and his "body is able to move more" after taking Produodopa.

Volunteers warn discarded items such as rope and fishing gear pose a threat to marine and wildlife.

Sir Runs A Lot is fundraising to improve accessibility at Newcastle's Black Gate and castle keep.

Emiliano Buendia scores twice on his return from injury for Aston Villa Under-21s in their win at Fleetwood in one of 16 EFL Trophy games.

Surrey eventually ease to victory over Durham, becoming the first team to book their place at T20 Blast Finals Day.

Adrian Martino Wright is remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 30 September.

David Taylor is accused of attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed during an interview.

A water company says flushing vapes is dangerous as the electrical devices can explode.

The GMB union says workers voted to go on strike after being offered a lower pay rise.

Jordan Rawlings, from Durham, was among 700 people who gathered opposite Downing Street, a court hears.

The reserve, off the coast at Amble, now has five species of seabird on the red list of concern.

The government will make a final decision on the plan because it is on green belt land.

The bridge will play a key part in the development of Sunderland's riverside, councillors say.

Chris Johnson says the side effects from his treatment make it very hard for him to run.