People are warned to avoid the Valley Street North area of Darlington.

The Tees Valley Mayor says new elected mayors in north-east England strengthen the region.

The discovery has been made by contractors renovating the upper floor of property.

There have been no objections to the Sunniside scheme, despite previous parking concerns.

The city council says the scheme will improve connectivity as part of its riverside masterplan.

Four men are held after a man was left with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing.

Trenton Marlow admits killing Darren Saunders in January and will be sentenced in October.

Aaron Davison "preyed" on the girl with his then-partner helping to cover up the crime, police say.

The leisure centre's swimming pool will not open this summer as intended, Durham Council says.

Building works at Greenfield Academy in Newton Aycliffe are "well overdue", according to a councillor.

The virtual memory box gives youngsters a safe place to store mementos and photographs.

Armed officers in Darlington respond after a man is found with a single stab wound to the back.

Sunderland City Council has withdrawn its application to knock down the High Street West buildings.

Political leaders say the scheme has had a number of negative impacts on people in the area.

The 38-year-old is in hospital after being knocked unconscious outside The Deck.

Critics say the plan would "destroy" Guisborough, but those behind it say it will enhance the town.

Kent leg-spinner Matt Parkinson thwarts his former Lancashire team-mates to clinch a thrilling five-run win in the One-Day Cup at Blackpool.

Councillors say the site is being used by gang meetings, drug users and people on off-road bikes.

Police say they receive reports of off-road bikes causing disturbances every day in the town.