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Bank closures will affect 'the most vulnerable'published at 09:04 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

Politicians say closing branches in Hexham, Prudhoe and Amble will hit those who are not online.

Sunderland are 'serious' promotion contenders - Bennettpublished at 08:21 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

As they prepare for the Tees-Wear derby, Sunderland should definitely be seen as 'serious contenders' for promotion, says former skipper.

Derby win could be catalyst for Middlesbrough's seasonpublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

BBC Radio Tees summariser Neil Maddison recognises the importance of tonight's Tees-Wear derby.

What do you want on deadline day?published at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

Trackless trams pilot due 'before end of the year'published at 07:33 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

The new autonomous vehicles have been promised for five towns in the Tees Valley.

Who will move where? Follow livepublished at 07:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

Flyover checks were not weekly, council admitspublished at 06:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

Despite previous assurances, the council says checks were "not necessarily" carried out this often.

Gossip: Kelly's Juve loan to turn into £20m summer switchpublished at 06:46 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

Litter 'left to volunteers' after bins removedpublished at 06:02 Greenwich Mean Time 3 February

Volunteers clear up after a rivers trust removes bins and the council decides against enforcement.

Thousands attend Chinese New Year celebrations published at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Organisers say it includes everything you would see in Hong Kong or China.

🎧 'I thought Almiron wasn't going to fit in'published at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Veterans build Viking boat to boost mental healthpublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

The boat, a replica of one found in Denmark, is to be displayed before its maiden voyage.

Wycombe appoint Dodds as head coachpublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Wycombe Wanderers appoint Mike Dodds as head coach to replace Matt Bloomfield, who left to become Luton Town manager.

What's the minimum requirement on deadline day?published at 12:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Newcastle 1-2 Fulham - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Police contacted as Willock faces 'appalling' racist abusepublished at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Newcastle United contact police after midfielder Joe Willock receives "appalling" racist abuse on social media.

Do the North East's two mayors get along?published at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

The two mayors from different parties say they have the same ambitions for north-east England.

Middlesbrough in talks to sign Iheanacho and Iling-Juniorpublished at 10:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Middlesbrough have entered talks to sign striker Kelechi Iheanacho and winger Samuel Iling-Junior on loan until the end of the season.

Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

Gossip: Fulham interested in Humepublished at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

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