Posted at 12:5112:51Shop shut after illegal cigarettes seizedThe cigarettes and vapes were found in the South Moor shop during an inspection.Read morenext
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Posted at 11:3811:38Banned football fan in passport legal wrangleA court has to make a u-turn on a decision to let a banned football fan keep his passport.Read morenext
Posted at 11:0511:05Solar farm application sparks protestDurham residents opposed to a solar farm hold a protest against a renewed planning application.Read morenext
Posted at 10:0710:07Council software halts postal vote to ChinaThe local authority said its postal vote software did not recognise Chinese language characters. Read morenext
Posted at 8:148:14Plan to extend stricter alcohol licensing revealedMiddlesbrough Council plans to introduce the stricter licensing zone to several estates in the town.Read morenext
Posted at 8:098:09Future of 'over budget' childcare facility in doubtOscars has offered out of school and holiday provision for 15 yearsRead morenext
Posted at 8:028:02Bristol Rovers sign left-back Bilongo from MiddlesbroughBristol Rovers sign left-back Bryant Bilongo from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.Read morenext
Posted at 5:475:47Bandstand set for repairs after plans approvedThe historic structure in Sunderland's Roker Park is to be restored to its former glory.Read morenext
Posted at 5:445:44Fire-hit building's future still uncertainScaffold and coverings are in place to protect the building's remains following last year's blaze.Read morenext
Posted at 5:405:40Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiledThe blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.Read morenext
Posted at 5:215:21Woman fears loss of 'lifeline' service over fee A Hartlepool woman says she cannot afford proposed charges for a medical emergency alarm service.Read morenext
Posted at 5:175:17Comedian delays show start time so people can voteEd Byrne's performance at Middlesbrough Town Hall starts half an hour later on election day. Read morenext
Posted at 18:37 2 Jul18:37 2 JulTeen lands air traffic control job on birthdayAn aviation enthusiast lands a job in air traffic control after an interview on his 18th birthday. Read morenext
Posted at 17:48 2 Jul17:48 2 JulRejected health hub move 'can go ahead'Th council says it is moving the hub from the Dundas Arcade centre to the nearby Cleveland Centre.Read morenext
Posted at 17:30 2 Jul17:30 2 JulRigg signs first professional deal with SunderlandMidfielder Chris Rigg signs his first professional contract with Sunderland as he agrees a three-year deal to stay in the north-east.Read morenext
Posted at 16:37 2 Jul16:37 2 JulKashif guides Pears to victory over DurhamKashif Ali steers Worcestershire to victory over Durham with an unbeaten 76 - his second half-century of the match - at Chester-le-Street.Read morenext
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Latest PostShop shut after illegal cigarettes seized
The cigarettes and vapes were found in the South Moor shop during an inspection.
Read moreDrug dealing duo caught in car jailed
The men were found in Gateshead with a haul of Class A drugs worth almost £1,800.
Read moreCouncil mulls gambling's impact on public health
Sunderland City Council wants its licensing rules to reduce the risk of gambling-related harm.
Read moreBanned football fan in passport legal wrangle
A court has to make a u-turn on a decision to let a banned football fan keep his passport.
Read moreSolar farm application sparks protest
Durham residents opposed to a solar farm hold a protest against a renewed planning application.
Read moreCouncil software halts postal vote to China
The local authority said its postal vote software did not recognise Chinese language characters.
Read morePlan to extend stricter alcohol licensing revealed
Middlesbrough Council plans to introduce the stricter licensing zone to several estates in the town.
Read moreFuture of 'over budget' childcare facility in doubt
Oscars has offered out of school and holiday provision for 15 years
Read moreBristol Rovers sign left-back Bilongo from Middlesbrough
Bristol Rovers sign left-back Bryant Bilongo from Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.
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Bandstand set for repairs after plans approved
The historic structure in Sunderland's Roker Park is to be restored to its former glory.
Read moreFire-hit building's future still uncertain
Scaffold and coverings are in place to protect the building's remains following last year's blaze.
Read moreBlanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled
The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.
Read moreWoman fears loss of 'lifeline' service over fee
A Hartlepool woman says she cannot afford proposed charges for a medical emergency alarm service.
Read moreComedian delays show start time so people can vote
Ed Byrne's performance at Middlesbrough Town Hall starts half an hour later on election day.
Read moreTeen lands air traffic control job on birthday
An aviation enthusiast lands a job in air traffic control after an interview on his 18th birthday.
Read moreRejected health hub move 'can go ahead'
Th council says it is moving the hub from the Dundas Arcade centre to the nearby Cleveland Centre.
Read moreRigg signs first professional deal with Sunderland
Midfielder Chris Rigg signs his first professional contract with Sunderland as he agrees a three-year deal to stay in the north-east.
Read moreKashif guides Pears to victory over Durham
Kashif Ali steers Worcestershire to victory over Durham with an unbeaten 76 - his second half-century of the match - at Chester-le-Street.
Read moreCar driven into shop and set alight
Police say shops and nearby buildings were "significantly damaged"
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