A new DWP-commissioned study has found that the PIP claims process is causing severe anxiety and exacerbating mental health conditions for thousands of people

Two weather warnings for thunderstorms cover our region, one looking a worse than the other

The State Pension is currently paid to more than 13 million older people in the UK, but some people may face a delay in receiving payments unless they actively claim the sum

The Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility is a joint project between several North-East councils and will be located near Grangetown

Three councillors say they found the council's quote 'mind-blowing', while the council's environment lead said it cost more to do the job properly

Story Homes has submitted an application for 205 homes

'Dedicated and valued' Chloe McMurray has a unique role

Councillor Andrew Sherris has called for a rethink on the fishing platforms, which he described as critical for swimmers' and canoeists' safety

The judge told Gareth Dobie that he had been 'a busy back street dealer'

Nathaniel Armitage pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention after the smash that spilled groceries, sawdust and debris over the carriageway

William Wardman denied dangerous driving at Teesside Crown Court following a collision involving a combine harvester

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed its latest fraud and error statistics - and they're 'heading in the right direction' according to the benefits department

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates were updated in April, with most petrol and diesel car drivers facing an increase in costs

Enid Cox has helped three generations of schoolchildren across the road

Emma Simson and Gary Macdonald, two thirds of TVCA’s statutory officers, have left their roles

Ingus Budreckis appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court after being charged with manslaughter following the death of Mr Sits on Monday

Two seemingly ordinary coins are worth a lot more than their face value - and Brits are being urged to check their change for the valuable pieces

The Hartlepool delivery drivers have walked out saying they sometimes earning as little as £6 an hour

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the public notice after a number of cases of vomiting and diarrhoea

If your internet connection feels more like a tortoise than a hare, here are some top tips for getting things back on track - and you don't even need to pay to do it

A yellow weather warning is in place across Teesside and County Durham for both Friday and Saturday

People in Teesside came together to embark on the walk through Teesside beauty spots in aid of mental health awareness including reality TV star Anthony Hutton

A 29-year-old man was arrested on Leven Road in Norton following an incident on Tithe Barn Road in Hardwick

The Lossga Cabin Bag, which fits within the old dimensions measuring 40 x 20 x 25cm, is a top choice when it comes to Ryanair-friendly luggage on Amazon

Waste from thousands of homes across the region will be burned at the facility at Teesworks near Grangetown