Officers were called to Oaklands Market Garden, in Blaydon, following complaints that people were trying to get into the locked shop to grab the hens

The huge store, near the Metrocentre, now homes a branch of the frozen food supermarket Iceland

The authority will invest in several areas to increase its income and save money in the long run

The drop in crime has been seen after police launched Operation Asteroid in the city centre in response to past anti-social behaviour

Jordan Stoppard was told he was lucky not to be facing a dangerous driving charge after he swerved in-and-out of traffic and forced a pedestrian to step back on to a pavement

Luke Mabbott has spoken about what the future holds for him and Demi

Luke's mum Denise Mabbott has described his partner Demi Jones as 'lovely'

Thirteen is building the 40-apartment block, which will compliment Middlesbrough Council's ambitious Digital City plans for the Boho zone

A plaque has been unveiled in memory of Middlesbrough fireman Ron Dixon who died in action 51 years ago

Reports the sale of Redcar Bulk Terminal to SSI could scupper the deal are unfounded, Tees Valley Mayor says