Kirk Merrington

Three abandoned puppies qualify as police dogs

Unseen works by coal miner artist unveiled

T20 fixtures include 52 men's and women's double bills

Hospitals get more beds to cope with winter demand

Free school meals auto-enrolment 'way forward'

Woman, 81, dies after being hit by bus

New houses approved despite school fears

'First' station and 800-year-old church at risk

'I thought she was dead': Teen hit by paraglider on family holiday

Homes likely to go ahead despite school spot fears

Rotten egg smell breached guidelines

Suspect saved from bog during police chase

Riot race attack victim wants to leave UK

Council warning after dentist scam complaints

Man charged after alleged sexual assault in park

Police officer injured in car chase

Can you tell North East accents apart?

Budget confirmation for £20m town centre plans

How fake dentists are conning would-be patients

Coin hoard plotters lose prison release appeal

Consultation on A68 bypass launched after delays

Church warm space welcome returning due to demand

Family helps finish cycle quest after arm break