Two points from their abandoned match against Durham mean that Surrey qualify automatically for the women's T20 Blast final on 27 July.

Plans to sell a historic market hall will be voted on by Stockton Council cabinet on Thursday.

One allotment holder says his chickens died after dogs were set loose in the plots.

Leazes and Walker parks receive Green Flag awards after being stripped of them last year.

If approved, the project at The Elms West would provide nine apartments and support from carers.

The government is suggesting more research into the plant's potential impact on the Teesside coast.

The offending came to light when one of their victims went to police in 2019, a court hears.

Traders say the loss of an hour's free parking in Stockton and Yarm is driving customers away.

Durham police officers say the site, which was empty at the time, is popular with urban explorers.

A female motorcyclist in her 50s has died following a three-vehicle crash on Sunday.

The Royal Hotel has been empty for many years and is "in dire need" of repairs, councillors say.

Traders at a 19th Century market hall say they will have to move if a development plan goes ahead.

Surrey seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Men's T20 Vitality Blast with a 67-run victory against South Group leaders Somerset.

Police responded to incidents around Scotland as soaring temperatures were recorded.

The Sycamore Gap tree memorial is unveiled and the new Metro trains are pulled from service again.

A car crashes into a care home following a police chase and actors are awarded honorary degrees.

Davina Perrin scores 70 as Bears beat Hampshire to reach women's T20 Blast Finals Day along with The Blaze, while Surrey and Durham also win.

Firefighters put on a water rescue demonstration at the Newcastle Quayside.