Posted at 5:31 21 Jun5:31 21 JunFrom 'I know nowt about politics' to election savvyMiddlesbrough builder Kain Jones-Jemson, who is 21, is speed-learning about politics.Read morenext
Posted at 5:28 21 Jun5:28 21 JunConcerts show children 'opera is for everyone'Organisers hope the shows, watched by hundreds of parents, will help kids fall in love with music.Read morenext
Posted at 5:20 21 Jun5:20 21 JunCouncil make U-turn on bridge repairsThe refurbishment of the Causeway Bridge was supposed to happen in July but has now been delayed.Read morenext
Posted at 17:25 20 Jun17:25 20 JunEx-teacher who groomed and abused girl, 14, jailedJames Auchterlonie had sex with the vulnerable girl three days after meeting her on Instagram.Read morenext
Posted at 15:51 20 Jun15:51 20 JunSchools lockdown after report of man with machetePolice say they are aware of reports of a man with a machete, but there is no ongoing incident.Read morenext
Posted at 13:59 20 Jun13:59 20 JunBlast homes to be assessed for structural damageCouncillors say two homes badly damaged in the blast will be assessed to see if they can be saved.Read morenext
Posted at 13:41 20 Jun13:41 20 JunAutomatic free meals on menu for eligible pupilsMiddlesbrough Council could enrol eligible pupils automatically, but parents could still opt out. Read morenext
Posted at 12:42 20 Jun12:42 20 JunDilapidated hotel to be bulldozedStockton Council says £19.7m will be spent making Thornaby "vibrant and fit for a modern era".Read morenext
Posted at 12:36 20 Jun12:36 20 JunHMO petition calls for council to extend curbsA petition asks Durham County Council to set limits on the number of HMOs in the east of the county.Read morenext
Posted at 12:12 20 Jun12:12 20 JunFundraiser helps goalkeeper, 12, train with LionessesA promising young goalkeeper is set to train in London this summer after a crowdfunding campaign.Read morenext
Posted at 11:44 20 Jun11:44 20 JunSightings reported of woman 'after her murder'Andrew Hall denies stabbing Glenna Siviter 36 times, as well as two counts of attempted murder.Read morenext
Posted at 9:25 20 Jun9:25 20 JunIsland to close for lighthouse restoration workSt Mary's Lighthouse is to close but its causeway will stay open during the school summer holidays.Read morenext
Posted at 9:05 20 Jun9:05 20 JunGateshead name caretaker Elliot as permanent bossGateshead announce that Rob Elliot and Louis Storey have agreed permanent contracts at the National League club.Read morenext
Posted at 8:21 20 Jun8:21 20 JunEx-Spurs and Newcastle midfielder in hospital after falling illRead morenext
Posted at 5:26 20 Jun5:26 20 Jun'People don't bother voting - nothing will change'At the 2019 election, voter turnout in Washington was low. Five years on, are people more engaged?Read morenext
Posted at 5:25 20 Jun5:25 20 Jun'New era' for cinema after £700,000 funding boostThe venue had to launch a fundraising campaign in 2023 after facing the threat of closure. Read morenext
Posted at 5:18 20 Jun5:18 20 JunBoy hurt after touching giant hogweed in parkA nine-year-old has been left with blisters after coming into contact with the plant in Ryhope.Read morenext
Posted at 15:30 19 Jun15:30 19 JunCamera only on alleged murder scene part-timeProsecutors say a man on security footage was Glenna Siviter's killer, but the camera missed a lot.Read morenext
Posted at 15:29 19 Jun15:29 19 JunPlans to demolish store to make way for care schemeSunderland City Council is considering an application for an extra care facility on the site.Read morenext
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From 'I know nowt about politics' to election savvy
Middlesbrough builder Kain Jones-Jemson, who is 21, is speed-learning about politics.
Read moreConcerts show children 'opera is for everyone'
Organisers hope the shows, watched by hundreds of parents, will help kids fall in love with music.
Read moreCouncil make U-turn on bridge repairs
The refurbishment of the Causeway Bridge was supposed to happen in July but has now been delayed.
Read moreEx-teacher who groomed and abused girl, 14, jailed
James Auchterlonie had sex with the vulnerable girl three days after meeting her on Instagram.
Read moreSchools lockdown after report of man with machete
Police say they are aware of reports of a man with a machete, but there is no ongoing incident.
Read moreBlast homes to be assessed for structural damage
Councillors say two homes badly damaged in the blast will be assessed to see if they can be saved.
Read moreAutomatic free meals on menu for eligible pupils
Middlesbrough Council could enrol eligible pupils automatically, but parents could still opt out.
Read moreDilapidated hotel to be bulldozed
Stockton Council says £19.7m will be spent making Thornaby "vibrant and fit for a modern era".
Read moreHMO petition calls for council to extend curbs
A petition asks Durham County Council to set limits on the number of HMOs in the east of the county.
Read moreFundraiser helps goalkeeper, 12, train with Lionesses
A promising young goalkeeper is set to train in London this summer after a crowdfunding campaign.
Read moreSightings reported of woman 'after her murder'
Andrew Hall denies stabbing Glenna Siviter 36 times, as well as two counts of attempted murder.
Read moreIsland to close for lighthouse restoration work
St Mary's Lighthouse is to close but its causeway will stay open during the school summer holidays.
Read moreGateshead name caretaker Elliot as permanent boss
Gateshead announce that Rob Elliot and Louis Storey have agreed permanent contracts at the National League club.
Read moreEx-Spurs and Newcastle midfielder in hospital after falling ill
Gossip: Gunners going for Guimaraes
'People don't bother voting - nothing will change'
At the 2019 election, voter turnout in Washington was low. Five years on, are people more engaged?
Read more'New era' for cinema after £700,000 funding boost
The venue had to launch a fundraising campaign in 2023 after facing the threat of closure.
Read moreBoy hurt after touching giant hogweed in park
A nine-year-old has been left with blisters after coming into contact with the plant in Ryhope.
Read moreCamera only on alleged murder scene part-time
Prosecutors say a man on security footage was Glenna Siviter's killer, but the camera missed a lot.
Read morePlans to demolish store to make way for care scheme
Sunderland City Council is considering an application for an extra care facility on the site.
Read more