Local News
- Heavy rain brings floods which close A1 October 9, 2024Travel in north-east England is massively disrupted as heavy rain causes widespread flooding.
- Watchdog leads probe into schoolgirl's death October 9, 2024Leah Harrison, a 10-year-old from Darlington, was killed while on a school residential trip in May.
- Plans to transform hair salon into music academy October 9, 2024The proposed base, in Stockton, will provide lessons in acting, singing and film-making.
- Bus station knife attackers jailed October 9, 2024Police say Samura Mahdi and Mohammed Geravandian "brazenly" attempted to murder two people.
- Cost of new substance misuse help centre rises October 9, 2024Plans to relocate the Start treatment centre in Hartlepool were scrapped following objections.
- Middlesbrough doctor tells of experiences in Gaza October 9, 2024Dr Mohammed Mustafa has been working at a hospital in Gaza, he spoke to Amy Oakden.
- Speed limit reduction refused despite petitions October 8, 2024The county council says the low accident rates on the two roads do not merit 30mph zones.
- Birthday card plea for 103-year-old smashes target October 8, 2024Sylvia Dalton's care home in Middlesbrough asked the public for 103 cards for her 103rd birthday.
- Man jailed over riot threats to police October 8, 2024Jamie Govan kicked out as he was arrested on a night of disorder, officers say.
- Water firms told to cut customer bills over poor performance October 8, 2024Water companies must reduce customers' bills over poor performance but it will have a small impact.
Lol Hansom February 16, 2013