Christopher Donnison is sentenced for 16 months in prison after colliding with John Wood on the A1.

The order is in place until Saturday evening and covers the Bishop Cuthbert area in Hartlepool.

Holly Newton's mum tells a court of the impact of her daughter's murder.

Leeds United, Burnley and Sheffield United will be attempting to close the gap on Championship leaders Sunderland this weekend.

A group helping victims of the Newcastle house explosion says it is "overwhelmed" with items.

Matt Storey says disclosure of convictions makes it harder for sex workers to change their lives.

A new facility for Bearpark villagers is planned for the site.

Paul Sizer, from Middlesbrough, is jailed for 27 months after taking part in a riot in the town.

Jack Walker, from Northampton, is sentenced for 12 and a half years for the shootings.

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.