Petition prompts parking review callpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 24 May
Stockton councillors call on the cabinet to reverse a decision to drop one hour free parking.
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Sunderland fan, 98, gets VIP Wembley trippublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 24 May
Sheff Utd v Sunderland (15:01 BST)
Molly Smith
BBC North East and CumbriaAmong those at Wembley is 98-year-old George Forester.
George is a familiar face at the Stadium of Light and was chairman of the Sunderland Supporters Association for 27 years.
Image caption, George Forester is guest of a former Sunderland chairman
He was also at the 1973 FA Cup final when Sunderland beat Leeds United, which George claims was the best game of his life.
Ex-Black Cats chairman Stewart Donald is looking after George and paying for the whole weekend.
Mandy Redford, George’s daughter, said: "Stewart has been incredible with my dad, I could not thank him enough for thinking about him as Sunderland is his life. This means the absolute world to him to be going to Wembley."
Play-off rail disruption due to 'train faults'published at 13:14 British Summer Time 24 May
Sheffield United and Sunderland fans are warned about "extremely busy" trains and potential cancellations.
Read MorePlayer of the season - what fans are saying so farpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 24 May
Schools warn after pupils ill on Spice-laced vapespublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 24 May
Lab tests revealed the presence of the debilitating synthetic cannabis substitute, police confirm.
Read MoreNewcastle v Everton: Did you know?published at 11:12 British Summer Time 24 May
Ferry skipper father shows son the ropespublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 24 May
Stephen Beck says his trainee son, also Stephen, is a "chip off the old block".
Read MoreDefender Burn extends Newcastle deal until 2027published at 10:27 British Summer Time 24 May
Newcastle United and England defender Dan Burn signs a contract extension to stay at St James' Park until summer 2027.
Read MoreDad says 'no pathway' for women's North East rugbypublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 24 May
Mr Portlock says his daughter and many other young women were moving elsewhere for rugby careers.
Read MoreSunderland fans pack trains ahead of Wembley finalpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 23 May
More than 40,000 Black Cats fans are travelling to London ahead of a crucial Premier League decider.
Read MoreKilleen's late strike gives Durham edge on Somersetpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 23 May
Matt Henry takes four wickets as Durham are bowled out for 277 and Somerset reach 63-3 in reply.
Read More'It's about who handles the occasion' - Bridgespublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 23 May
Former Sunderland striker Michael Bridges believes the play-off final will be decided by which team can cope with the pressure of Wembley.
Read MoreCrows 'attack' residents trying to save baby birdpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 May
The RSPB warns people to keep their distance during breeding season.
Read MoreWinter fuel U-turn welcomed by local Labour MPspublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 23 May
Local Labour MPs have welcomed government U-turn, but some call for broader policy re-think.
Read MoreHow do players handle a Championship play-off final?published at 16:45 British Summer Time 23 May
Ahead of the Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland, former Black Cats striker Kevin Phillips discusses how players will handle the pressures of the game at Wembley.
Read More'It's time to be back in the Premier League' - Arcapublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 23 May
Former Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca believes it is time for the club to be back in the Premier League.
Read MoreFootage captures man chasing driveway car arsonistpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 23 May
The arson attack on three cars on a driveway in Middlesbrough was filmed by a doorbell camera.
Read MoreDarlington's oldest pub facing closure published at 15:59 British Summer Time 23 May
Local people are being urged to support The Half Moon Inn, amid rising costs and a lack of footfall.
Read MoreLivramento and Quansah back for Euros-bound England U21spublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 23 May
Tino Livramento and Jarell Quansah have returned to the England Under-21 squad while Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo is left out ahead of Euro 2025.
Read MoreMontgomery expects new Wembley legends to be madepublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 23 May
Sunderland legend Jimmy Montgomery expects the club's current crop to join him in sealing Wembley glory.
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