Hartlepool

Conservatives lose all but one seat on Teesside

Gull rescued from hair extensions

Labour sweeps North East as general election results declared

Future of 'over budget' childcare facility in doubt

Woman fears loss of 'lifeline' service over fee

Kashif guides Pears to victory over Durham

Durham build good lead against Worcestershire

Police work to identify source of 'contaminated' drug

Durham on top as 23 wickets tumble in day against Pears

Hunt for 'Al Capone' prison cell tax evader

Worcestershire sign Surrey spinner Virdi on loan

Banned crash driver jailed for failing to stop

Council pushes for fresh letting board restrictions

Council warns of £10m gap amid pressure on services

Elgar's milestone ton earns Essex draw with Durham

Pepper equals Essex record but Durham set big chase

Police hunt for car crash children

Your Voice, Your Vote BBC Newcastle election debate

Essex fight back but Durham still well ahead

Council backs hackney carriage fare hike

Boy with cancer is sent cards from around the world

Tees Tales. The Dock Monster of Hartlepool. Audio, 5 minutesTees Tales

Robinson & Lees hit tons as Durham dominate Essex