Sam Coutts tragically took his own life at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington

Both Redcar and Cleveland and Middlesbrough councils want to use anti-social behaviour powers to deal with trouble-causing balaclava wearers

A mother was forced to give up her job to care for her eight-year-old autistic son after his needs could not be met through existing educational provision, as Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume warns of a growing crisis facing unpaid carers

A judge told Daniel Lloyd to 'start putting his children first. You are the only father they will ever have'

Locals are still awaiting a decision on the wider plans, which could see another Lidl store open in Middlesbrough

Skippers Lane industrial estate is being expanded courtesy of a Redcar and Cleveland Council project

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke said: 'We've taken knockbacks before and we’ve always come back stronger, that's just part of who we are'

All of the new properties in East Middlesbrough will be social housing

William Dunlop's parole hearing is taking place over the next two days in London

William 'Billy' Dunlop has applied for be released from prison for the first time - He was jailed for life for the murder of Julie Hogg in 2006

Dale Smith pleaded guilty in a short hearing at Teesside Crown Court

Stockton Council has signed an agreement with a leading regeneration developer to draw up options, which could include waterfront apartments

Speaking in the House of Commons, Stockton West MP Matt Vickers praised 'incredible' staff, but said: 'You can't keep bolting 21st-century on to a 1960s frame forever'

A misconduct hearing heard that Ben Sutcliffe's behaviour amounted to gross misconduct and that if he was still a serving Cleveland Police officer he would have been dismissed

'Father of the PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi was among guests as delegates from the Game Republic New Horizons conference 2026 attended Bazaar

Temporary sergeant Ben Sutcliffe resigned from Cleveland Police in February and did not attend the disciplinary hearing

After one night at St James' Park was confirmed on Tuesday evening, it's now been announced that Sam Fender will not only play a second night at Newcastle United's famous ground, but also start his 2027 tour on home turf

Bill Dunlop was 26 when he killed 22-year-old mum Julie Hogg in November 1989

Leighland Boyd's family are hosting a fundraiser to show their support for the 15-year-old following the heartbreaking diagnosis

Paul Cooper warns that officers are facing devastating psychological pressures

Officers arrived at a Hartlepool house where David Hey was staying over an unrelated matter

A report to decision-makers noted the housing development was "highly likely" to increase noise complaints against neighbouring business Tata Steel

The Sir E D Walker Trust has provided housing for older people in Darlington for generations

Guisborough councillor Graham Jeffery's continued circumstances could prompt a local by-election

Kelly Petts says jumping out of a plane has not cured her fear of flying