Reddit users have been left utterly baffled by a viral optical illusion which appears to show a baby with the face of a grown man - but there is a very simple explanation

Josh Bradley, 21, stabbed a man in the buttocks and thigh during an attack in Hemlington

The North York Moors village is steeped in history with its ancient church dating to Saxon times and offers scenic walks through Dalby Forest

Sleazy emails, allegations of misconduct and that photo in his pants could all point to the end of the road for former peer Peter Mandelson

Fiona Klimczak, 60, was the first patient at The James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, to receive the life-changing implant

Even if a sandwich or drink is bought at duty free it could fall foul of strict rule

Four further men were convicted of drugs offences after a joint operation by Cleveland Police and the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit

Steve Wright has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 40 years for the kidnap and murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, who was snatched by the serial killer after a night out in 1999

Stockton man Sam Hanley says he is now clean of crack cocaine

The eatery is already taking orders for collection but diners will soon be able to eat in

Three popular North East pubs including Newcastle's Head of Steam, The Wheelhouse in Washington and The Mitre in Bishop Auckland have been put up for sale by the Teesside-based brewer

A drug alert warning a risk of death has been issued after tests show medetomidine in Teesside

CATS North Sea Limited (CATS) had permission to vent four tonnes of gas in a year but vented 10.02 tonnes in just eight months :: It reported itself when the issue came to light

Councillors were told how the council was also 'stepping into new territory' and giving the police access to its systems

An investigation is underway

Rebecca Snook, 46, will be passing on her knowledge to younger players

NORTH EAST NEWS: Andrew Peacock accepted a police caution for a public order offence after being seen naked

Suspects have been arrested as fire sticks 'blocked' from illegal streaming after 17 areas targeted in raids - full list

Plans were submitted nearly eight months ago as a decision is expected to be made at Middlesbrough’s planning committee in the coming days

The cost of three dedicated bus services to Conyers School and Sixth Form College has gone up from £2 to £2.50 per journey

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found fault and injustice in Redcar and Cleveland Council's approach

Darren McGee said he took a stanley knife out with him, after being repeatedly assaulted by the man

MPs step in to help important match go ahead this weekend

More work is to be undertaken in an attempt to achieve a balanced budget in Middlesbrough, come the end of this current financial year

MP says welcome news for connecting residents in rural communities