The property in Church Street, Hartlepool, is next door to another previously approved HMO.

Clubs hope having the world's biggest rugby stars in Sunderland with attract new players.

Newcastle United needed no added motivation for the visit of Liverpool, but the Alexander Isak saga has nevertheless added spice to the occasion.

Matt Milnes stars with the ball as Yorkshire move into pole position in Group B, while Worcestershire go through behind Gloucestershire in Group A.

Corrie Lee Stavers, 28, suffered fatal head injuries at a funfair on Saturday afternoon, police say.

Fire chiefs warn government proposals could affect crews' ability to keep communities safe.

Cleveland Police say they are cracking down on anti-social behaviour in a seafront car park.

Campaigners want a plaque to honour the 15 woman and one man publicly executed in August 1650.

The Spanish City Summer Funfair will be closed until further notice after the man died on Saturday.

Olly Murs surprises a fan and a table tennis player pays tribute to the teen whose heart he now has.

A former addict helping others and a dangerous e-bike are in the news this week.

Hartlepool Council backs plans for 70 "quality homes" subject to funding to mitigate any impact.

The installation will project lines from ancient texts and literature all around the interior.

Stories include a "miraculous representation" of the Sycamore Gap tree, and honey production fears.

Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland have all got wins on the board early in the season - will they break the trend of promoted sides going straight back down?

Burnley's beat fellow promoted side Sunderland 2-0 to secure their first win of the new Premier League season.

Scott Parker says his Burnley team deserved their victory against fellow promoted side Sunderland.