As England begins wild releases of beavers, some animals just cannot wait for freedom - or love.

A group of residents say they pick up litter each day only for it to be replaced with more.

David and Ros Butler have been cleared the "vile" plant from the banks of the Tees for 13 years.

The Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy opens to hundreds of pupils for its first term.

Yoane Wissa showed a "determination to succeed" after being a victim of an acid attack in 2021 - and that drive has been a constant factor in the career of Newcastle's new signing.

Three primary schools in Sunderland turn their outdoor areas into fruit and vegetable patches.

Vadaine Oliver, released by Bradford City at the end of last season, joins National League Hartlepool United.

A council looks at ways to deter rulebreakers following a huge blaze at a coastal beauty spot.

Ben Raine and Matthew Potts resist with the bat to earn Durham a County Championship draw at Essex.

Members of Darlington Stitch and Create have made 80 pieces of art for the S&DR anniversary.

A spokesperson for Sharon Hodgson says the MP "will not be deterred".

Business owners are told they can still move into alternative premises if they want to.

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley is impressed by new loanee Law McCabe in his first full week at the club.

Newcastle United cancel tickets purchased by a Scottish school for next week's Champions League game against Barcelona.

Fulwell will have a new tree after last year's was damaged by vandals who stripped its decorations.

Thomas Kwan, 54, is charged with the attempted murder of a man in his 70s.

Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards, Coventry City's Frank Lampard, West Bromwich Albion's Ryan Mason and Stoke City's Mark Robins are nominated for the Championship's manager of the month award for August.