Almost half of the Premier League sides have continental football to look forward to this season – but will that help or hinder their Premier League campaigns?

Monitors say the 21 seal pups spotted at the Tees estuary this year died, mainly from mouth rot.

The expanded site at North and South Shields plans to focus on renewable energy and offshore wind.

Views of the video featuring Mickey Callisto top over 500 million and prompt worldwide gig requests.

An investigation finds Nick Kemp did not breach Newcastle City Council's code of conduct.

Heavy rain and strong winds disrupt day one of the County Championship's penultimate round of matches.

Winners were announced in categories that recognise people's kindness, resilience and dedication.

A tribunal is determining whether Thomas Kwan, who admitted attempted murder, should stay a doctor.

People struggling with their mental health who go to Stockton's The Place to Be say they rely on it.

Anthony Allen, of Hartlepool, is sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting an emergency worker.

Middlesbrough Central Library complete overhaul with new children's area and ICT suite unveiled.

All-rounder Paul Coughlin says he is excited about starting a "new chapter in my career" after joining Lancashire from Durham.

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash describes the deal - which will create 2,500 jobs - as "historic".

The rare bat crash lands into a windscreen before being rescued by volunteers who rehabilitate her.

Cherry Turner developed an anxiety disorder after her partner's wrongful arrest, an inquest finds.

Cleveland Police detectives say the child's death is "currently being treated as unexplained".

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches her Labour deputy leadership bid in Sunderland.