Local News

• Bookable bus service launched for remote areas April 24, 2024
  A new scheme allows people to book a bus if they live too far away from a local route.
• Man charged with attempted murder over shootings April 24, 2024
  Cleveland Police say the charges relate to shots fired at properties in County Durham and Teesside.
• Accused extremist had 'murder in mind' in attack April 24, 2024
  Prosecutors say Ahmed Alid, 45, intended to kill two men he stabbed in Hartlepool.
• Mayoral candidates clash over Teesworks deal April 24, 2024
  The three candidates vying to be Tees Valley Mayor have taken part in a BBC Radio Tees debate.
• Shop that sold cigarettes to children closed April 24, 2024
  The Blue Shop, in Stockton, sold illegal cigarettes for £5 a pack to children as young as 14.
• North East named food insecurity 'hotspot' - study April 24, 2024
  One mum says her family had £10 a month for groceries and "lived off pasta, pasta and more pasta".
• Taliban captive wife hopes to inspire students April 24, 2024
  Kelly Cornwell got a degree while helping fight for her husband's release in Afghanistan.
• House which left people in fear closed April 23, 2024
  The property was subject to reports of violence and intimidation, drugs activity and sex work.
• Six seriously hurt after car crashes into barn wall April 23, 2024
  Four men and two women, aged in their late teens and early 20s, were taken to hospital, police say.
• Woman released over suspected poisoning case April 23, 2024
  A woman is facing "no further action" over the suspected poisoning of a man in Newcastle.