A two-day sentencing hearing is under way for the killer of 15-year-old Holly Newton.

A patrol car crashed into another vehicle while responding to an emergency, police say.

Local school children are involved with the garden and have already donated wild flower seeds.

A boat club and wildlife activists disagree over the future use of a park's boating lake.

Fire crews in Hartlepool say they also treated a person for burns and smoke inhalation.

Owen McAvoy is banned from matches for five years for his actions at Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium.

After going through rehab to deal with addiction, Jeff Whitley tells BBC Sport NI about his journey and how he is now in a position to help others.

Northumbrian Water is building a 43-million-litre reservoir, but nearby residents say it is too big.

The council is asking those with knowledge of their area for feedback on the plans for the bypass.

Their victim was left badly bloodied and bruised but did not want to tell police, a court hears.

Drivers are sent fraudulent messages, while fake QR codes are appearing at car parks, officials say.

Daniel Devlin, who was previously jailed for child sex offences, was caught by a police decoy.

There is concern about families from London being moved to County Durham without enough support.

Four of the five puppies are resting in a police station, but the fifth is still missing.

The centre is planning to open a new gym and cafe and will offer new classes for locals.

A fire service chief says the blast was the "most challenging" incident in recent years.

Luton Town and Sunderland are charged by the FA following a confrontation between players at the end of last week's Championship game.

Digital companies are showing "exciting" levels of growth, say academics and industry leaders.

Plans say the house will need minimal alterations to turn it into a school for 16 children.

A local heritage group wants to preserve the chapel but may be left having to fund its repairs.