A new County Durham investigative hub has saved more than £800,000 and returned thousands of policing hours to frontline duties, a report says.

Thornbeck College learners create artwork for a national campaign highlighting mate crime, grooming and exploitation of autistic and vulnerable adults.

Stoptober urges Hartlepool smokers to quit with free expert support from University Hospitals Tees, including nicotine replacement therapy and clinics.

Lionel Messi described playing for Argentina as “the most wonderful thing that can happen to you” after ending his ...

LEO PERCOVICH has some incredible memories from his time with Middlesbrough. Winning promotion with Aitor Karanka. Leading the team as caretaker boss alongside Craig Liddle. Being serenaded by the ...

A former Durham police officer will face a misconduct hearing accused of behaving inappropriately towards two colleagues while working as an acting sergeant.

Tributes have poured in for "beloved" David McKenzie a lollipop man who dedicated himself to keeping children and families safe outside a Willington school ...

Just a short drive from Redcar lies Upleatham - a quiet North Yorkshire village hiding an intriguing past and one very unusual church.

The owners of a popular Teesdale cheesemaking business will close their café and shop for the winter for the first time since opening.

A Darlington business owner has described the terrifying moment a car crashed into her building while staff and customers were inside.

Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Skipton have been approved despite concerns about the loss of land earmarked for employment and the impact of additional traffic.

People in Consett have been left "frightened" and taking detours to avoid their bus station because of anti-social behaviour.