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A huge emergency response is on the A1(M) in County Durham due to a serious crash with diversions in place for drivers

Thio Noon, 20, suffered severe burns after rushing into the fire-stricken home in Chirnside to save pet dog Buddy, who had darted back inside during the blaze

Andy Burnham's Government has confirmed standing charges on gas bills will be axed from next year as part of the Budget

Several officers remain in attendance on Tomlea Avenue, in Bedlington, following an incident in the area

North-east drivers are being warned of significant delays and to leave extra time for their journey

Former PC Craig Hamilton will face misconduct proceedings following an accusation that he touched the woman's bottom without consent

Governors concluded that falling numbers and mounting financial pressures could make it impossible to keep the school open

Guisborough councillor Graham Jeffery's departure will likely trigger a local by-election towards the end of the year

Shrimp & Co will open at the former Turtle Bay on Corporation Road in Middlesbrough town centre