Customers needing passports urgently are told to travel to other offices for appointments.

Dylan Willis, 18, had his 14 month sentence suspended for two years by Court of Appeal judges.

Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Middlesbrough host Luton Town in the Championship on Saturday (kick-off 12:30 GMT).

The officer also lied to his police inspector about the matter, a panel is told.

Household recycling rates decrease in County Durham where new schemes have been introduced.

Sunderland have been top of the Championship for over a month and are looking like they might stick around up there.

Actor Greg Wise also opposed the project, which the council says will support the economy.

Coventry City have sacked manager Mark Robins just two days before they travel to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland.

James Harbertson has an "appalling record" of sexual interest in children, a judge says.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says he is happy with a point after a "tough" trip to Deepdale resulted in a their second 0-0 draw in four days.

The Riot Compensation Act says victims of criminal damage during civil unrest can claim for losses.

The Albanian national was given a home on Tyneside in exchange for growing cannabis plants.

Christopher Sharp told others to "push forward" at police during riots on 4 August, a court hears.

A council says it would be 'insensitive' for a planned controlled explosion to take place that day.

Ivy's mum says her daughter could live a "relatively normal" life if her brain tumour is stabilised.

The government says the current system is "unaffordable" but farmers say they face huge tax bills.

Durham and Darlington fire service said the Bonfire Night attacks were "disgusting".