A 25-year-old and a 17-year-old have been charged after Lewis Bell was stabbed in Stockton.

It is hoped cocker spaniel Goose will help with surveys of water voles and pine martens.

The Big League, in Hartlepool, is appealing for radiators to help those struggling with heating bills.

A new outdoor takeaway kiosk and two new beach huts will be added to the venue in Seaburn.

Newcastle's Carabao Cup third-round tie against AFC Wimbledon is postponed and switched because of flooding at the League Two side's stadium.

North Tyneside Council is holding a public consultation on the future of the undersubscribed school.

A 41-year-old remains in police custody following the death of Glasgow-born John Smyth.

Police say the young animals are still missing 10 days after the theft from a garden hutch.

The pair joined in disturbances in Middlesbrough while out walking the family dog, a court hears.

Police have made eight arrests in connection with Lewis Bell's death last week.

Locals protested earlier this month, saying they are afraid to go out in the Ropner area of Stockton.

Blackhall Mill Community Association's car club now has a fleet of six electric vehicles.

Beatrix, from Burnopfield, enjoys a day spent with firefighting crews in County Durham.

One ecologist said this left a huge gap in our knowledge about fish populations in the river.

The Newcastle Blood Donor Centre has 3,500 sessions available over the next two months.