The changes were made to reduce flooding - but planning permission was not sought before the works were completed

Traffic is coping well

The recruits will deal with bad behaviour, parking issues and flytipping among their duties

Graham Brewer will stand trial next year over the alleged assault

Staff 'massively angry' at company's refusal to offer them a pay rise

The coroner said she was satisfied that issues have now been remediated by the care home

Investigations have been carried out by the SIA, Darlington Council and Durham Constabulary

Evidence into the final moments of 'warrior mam' Jane Tweddle was given to an inquiry into the tragedy

More staff have been recruited as concerns raised over stress, anxiety and depression for workers while patients saw 31 non-urgent operations cancelled in a month

Headteacher has apologised for the short notice and explained what youngsters are to do

From aliens to raising awareness of organ donation, it has everybody talking

Ensus produces enough carbon dioxide to 'take away the crisis' - it is just a few days away from restarting after a routine shutdown

It is hoping to tackle the weight gain many experienced during lockdown

Stephanie Aird's fellow contestants were entertained on her walk through the beautiful Northumbria countryside

Middlesbrough pupils were chosen to help launch his new book penned with fellow author Chris Smith

Sky-high suicide rates capped off a year filled with tragedy in our region

Motorists were warned that the abnormal load would be passing through, with people describing it as 'a sad day'

The 47-year-old sex offender was found dead at a property in Marske

Unite says its ready for a 'relentless' fight as firm says pay offer is in line with inflation and other bus firms around region

North Yorkshire Police say the defendant has now been banned from the roads for 23 months

Police are asking anyone who may know then to come forward

The Northern Film & TV studio in Hartlepool is set to provide a 'much needed' large-scale space

Raids were carried out at homes across Hartlepool on Wednesday morning

Residents packed into a town council meeting to discuss the issue and share their worries

The Stockton school received glowing comments in every category assessed by inspectors