Thorp Academy needs to expand to receive 170 new pupils in 2025, councillors hear.

Work to demolish homes destroyed in the blast, which killed a man and seven-year-old boy, is under way.

Police found messages showing Elliott Cook, 23, had dealt drugs since the age of 17, a court hears.

Water company engineers remain on Sunderland's Chester Road as they attempt to fix the burst pipe.

A 26-year-old man is charged with assisting an offender, Cleveland Police says.

A man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Christopher Stockton denies murdering 22-month-old Charlie Roberts in January.

A judge says Michael Eaton's attack on an officer checking on him was "disgraceful and wrong".

Jofra Archer is "very interested" in playing Test cricket, according to captain Ben Stokes after the pace bowler extended his central contract with England.

One man is found guilty of violent disorder in Middlesbrough, while three others are cleared.

Ingleby Care Home management faces criticism, but staff win praise for their kindness to residents.

Durham Cathedral is allowing dogs inside its walls on a trial basis for the first time.

The midnight display was previously replaced by a more "environmentally friendly" laser show.

Durham Police say the hub will have one of the most advanced police custody suites in the UK.

John Kavanagh stole his ex-partner's mother's savings with lies about needing money for a fake firm.

Kenneth Musgrave and his accomplice William Warwick are jailed after admitting a spree of break ins.

Police are appealing for information about the robbery at a Sainsbury's Local branch in Darlington.

Richard Henderson damaged the Grade I listed church and said he would set fire to it, a court hears.

Paula Roberts changes her plea in the trial over the death of her son Charlie.

Sunderland midfielder Luke O'Nien says he will learn from his error against Sheffield United which led to defender Chris Mepham's red card.