The government is looking to end automatic family reunion rights for refugees.

Artists say it will be a great miss as organisations work to fill the gap left by the festival.

Susan Mansaray, founder of Purple Rose, tells Rachel Burden how the community interest company supports refugees and their families, alongside Stockton residents. Purple Rose provides a space for socialisation and integration, where people can make new friends whilst enjoying a hot meal cooked by volunteers.

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Presenter: Rachel Burden Series Producer: Uma Doraiswamy Sound Design: Nicky Edwards Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Editor: Clare Fordham

A two day event is organised as a response to the disorder in Sunderland and elsewhere last August.

Historian and author warns it may be too late to save Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge.

Catch up with some of the Wearside and County Durham stories that made headlines.

Cleveland Police says it has arrested three men and one woman in connection with the violence.

Cleveland PCC Matt Storey says the leaflet can "challenge some of the myths" about immigration.

Prof Carol Davenport says children unconsciously learn about possible careers from a young age.

Sunderland have made their joint-best start to a Premier League season following victory at the Stadium of Light, but can Wolves stop the rot?

A first Sunderland goal for Nordi Mukiele and an own goal from Ladislav Krejci's condemn Wolves to a sixth defeat from eight matches.

Danny Welbeck secures Brighton a win 2-1 against Newcastle after opening the scoring in the first half and cancelling out a late equaliser from Nick Woltemade in the second.

Danny Welbeck may turn 35 next month, but the Brighton striker does not look like a player entering his twilight years following his double against Newcastle.

Beamish Museum says the heritage railway will ensure a secure future for Twizell and Malleable No5.

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is pleased with his sides performance, especially Mukiele's providing "brilliant" energy and commitment going forward, scoring early on for Sunderland, resulting in a 2-0 win against Wolves at the Stadium of Light.

Newcastle United's Eddie Howe says he is "disappointed" with the way his side "faded" in the first half following their 2-1 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.

Residents call for more police enforcement after one driver was recorded at 111mph in a 30mph zone.