It cited covid-19 and national workforce shortages in recognising that some adults and their families may feel they received a poor service

Funeral notices and death announcements are a long-standing tradition for The Gazette

The callouts often relate to obese people trapped in their homes

Neil Freeman was handed a community order by the court

Neil Bates was speaking in the wake of Merlin Cinemas being named to run the new £9.6m cinema on the site of the old Regent in Redcar

Warrants were issued for their arrests after they left court before being sentenced

The dad-of-three says the financial burden and the impact on his wellbeing has been huge

The 5,000 square feet store has brought new life to a unit that has stood empty for some time

The answer is not what you might think says Craig Bulman

The unseen collection includes lost pubs of the 1970s, landmark events and transport through time

A finance chief has warned £3m of work will be needed in the next six to 12 months at North Tees

The patient has been taken to hospital by ambulance and an investigation is underway

The hack has received the backing of the AA

Crowds enjoyed the sun, thrilling performances and international cuisine

12-year-old Archie Battersbee had been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mother Hollie Dance in April

Pictures as crowds enjoy Stockton International Riverside Festival

North Yorkshire cove has a beach, a nearby cafe and is known for 'goblins'

The resort finished last in a consumer league table of seaside destinations in Yorkshire

A 19-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of driving offences after the collision near to Roseberry Topping

Andrew Ross said there is no one else to care for his elderly mother, but the judge told him he must go to prison

A growing number of people are falling victim to kidnappings in Teesside

There are conditions for signing up - including a BMI over 30

Pictures of Red Barns before and after its renovation and conversion to a B&B

Husband and wife team John and Jackie Dale opened Red Barns at the former home of explorer and pioneer Gertrude Bell

Daniel Tweddle told a court he can drink up to 15 cans a night and said booze 'goes down like water' after a hard day at work