The event, which is a 'vibrant celebration of South Asian culture', arrived in Exhibition Park on Sunday for the first of its two day stint

A key consultation ends today, after a petition calling for free licences for all state pensioners saw support soar

James Morgan, 49, began chatting online to what he believed was a 12-year-old girl called Olivia

A 29-year-old man was allegedly assaulted, racially abused and had a bag stolen from him during a gathering at a property in Hartlepool, as police make further arrests

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, of Cleveland Police, were killed in the A66 crash in South Bank, Middlesbrough, earlier this month

The 80% drop was revealed in meetings of Middlesbrough Council's licensing committee, with a manager speaking of a 'significant reduction' and decline

The stable block at Kirkleatham is grade II* listed and has been used by the council during festivals, events and community activities

The branch - one of 100 being opened this year - has created 16 jobs

Leoni Prince, 39, did not step in to help the victim as he was attacked - she was searching his home for things to steal

Council officers have suggested refurbishing and upgrading the cremator plant to keep it going for another decade