The council is urging people to be on their guard after complaints about a dentist scam in Shildon.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris confirms Chris Rigg and Dan Ballard are set to return to the squad for their Wednesday night trip to Preston North End after injury.

Police arrest three men on suspicion of manslaughter and the production of a Class B drug.

Thomas Kwan injected a toxin that caused a flesh-eating disease, pretending it was a Covid jab.

Middlesbrough win 4-1 at QPR to move up to seventh place in the Championship

Nexus's managing director also says she is "positive" new Metros will operate by the end of year.

Traffic lights at Blyth's Newsham Station are causing delays, but the council says people were warned.

Nick Kemp is now an Independent councillor after resigning as leader amid bullying allegations.

Paul Smith and Rosh Mahmood are sentenced for their parts in rioting in Middlesbrough over the summer.

One school is rated "good" for the first time in its history.

A driver and passenger "narrowly" escape injury on the A19, police say.

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick emphasises the importance of his squad keeping calm after a disappointing run of three defeats in five Championship matches.

Brian Gilby is jailed for being part of a mob that attacked a police office and looted a vape shop.

James Finn suffered "lifelong" injuries but was "incredibly lucky" to survive, a judge says.

The key stats ahead of QPR’s clash with Middlesbrough in the Championship on Tuesday night.

Susan Dungworth says her office receives messages from educators worried about sexist behaviour.

Despite schemes tackling some shoplifting, figures suggest only a fraction of crimes are prosecuted.