Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Police in Durham say men aged 21 and 25 were arrested after the chase.

Researchers want to find out if people in north-east England can identify variety in local accents.

Bonfire Night weekend is usually the service's busiest period of the year, firefighters say.

Holly Newton's family want young people to be more aware of abusive partners.

Two cars get stuck in the rising tide on the Holy Island causeway, leading to a rescue.

Staff at the apartments will help give people skills they need to live on their own.

Logan MacPhail was "filled with resentment" when he stalked and stabbed the 15-year-old, a judge says.

Cleveland Fire Brigade says the Guisborough farm owner is "devastated" by the loss.

The town is set to receive £20m to help fund its plans scheduled over the next 10 years.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris says competition for places in his team's forward line is a "healthy problem to have", ahead of the Championship leaders' trip to QPR.

A man in his 70s and woman in her 60s remain in hospital following the stabbings.

A man is arrested after a burglary at the home of England cricket captain Ben Stokes, police say.

A new deal for workers at the Stockton site is accepted by GMB and Unite unions.