Hartlepool wants to become a film industry hub but its new facilities could boost the whole region.

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says the side's season "is still alive" despite a disappointing 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is pleased with his side's application despite a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn.

Those injured in the crash in Sunderland were taken to hosptal, the ambulance service says.

Captain Jonny Bairstow scores an unbeaten 86 as their Championship game against Durham ends in a draw at Chester-le-Street.

Restoring the line will provide new train links to 100,000 people, according to plans.

One neighbour is said to have a bucket full of balls that have gone into her property.

The driver of the car remains in custody after the Hartlepool crash, Cleveland Police says.

Father Marc Lyden-Smith says Francis brought Sunderland victory after holding the team jersey.

The officer is found guilty of gross misconduct over five allegations heard by a misconduct panel.

Durham County Council is considering protection orders for other trees in the area.

Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams discuss the nail-biting race to finish in the Premier League's top five spots and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

The AI will analyse the hens' behaviour and alert the farmer to any potential issues.

MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer explains why the race for a top-five finish in the Premier League will go to the wire.

The driver of the car is in critical but stable condition, Northumbria Police say.

Pat Wetherell says she may even consider doing a fourth - a PhD - as "you're never too old".

Durham reduce Yorkshire to 132-4 at close of play at the Riverside, a lead of only 12 runs with six wickets remaining.

The pink flare was fired from a boat on the Tyne to reveal the gender of an expectant couple's baby.

The news in Wearside saw a prison unit emptied, bus fare changes and a little boy's dream come true.