Local News
- New government Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages October 22, 2020Chancellor Rishi Sunak increases support for firms and workers as lockdown restrictions spread.
- Coronavirus: Can I still get my hair cut at home? And other questions October 22, 2020We answer some of your questions about the rapidly changing rules and restrictions in the UK.
- Local lockdown rules: What Covid tier is my area in? October 22, 2020Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
- CQC report: Care of people with learning disabilities 'inhumane' October 22, 2020Physical restraint is part of the culture in some specialist hospitals, a care regulator finds.
- Angela Wrightson: Teen murderers 'at risk' if named October 22, 2020The pair were 13 and 14 when they killed Angela Wrightson, but have now turned 18.
- Covid-19: Darlington homeless accommodation costs increase by 525% October 22, 2020Council officials say the authority "couldn't allow" the risk of infection from rough sleepers.
- Covid-19: North East 'very high alert' Tier 3 talks 'paused' October 21, 2020Council leaders urge the government to "look at local evidence" before increasing restrictions.
- 'Unsafe' Delphine Court adult care home closed October 21, 2020Inspectors find a number of issues including a failure to protect people from the risk of Covid-19.
- National League confirms funding split, with ex-English Football League clubs receiving more October 21, 2020The National League is to distribute the £10m support package based on attendances, meaning seven ex-EFL clubs receive a larger sum.
- Coronavirus: Rough sleepers in Middlesbrough tell of hardship October 21, 2020Rough sleepers in Middlesbrough say the pandemic has made their hardship worse.