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Brass band, fronted by a conductor, seated under an awning marked Durham Markets, and in front of stands draped in red material. Bystanders can be seen in the background.

Street parties mark VE Day anniversary

People across north-east England and Cumbria join in national commemorations of VE Day 80 years on.

A still from a police body camera of the moped riders travelling over the stinger trap. The front wheel is directly above the spikes. There are two people on the moped, one in control and another holding on to him from behind.

Police use stinger trap to stop moped after chase

The moped was being driven dangerously on and off-road during the chase in Darlington, police say.

Geoff Hopson is in a white and gold costume looking down on the queen. He is wearing a gold crown and his arms are outstretched. The stage set is a huge representation of an ornate, blue and gold Regency style chest of drawers.

Retired dancer returns to stage four decades on

Dancer Geoff Hopson performs in Show White at Darlington Hippodrome where his career began.

A picture of the junction into Gilsland Crescent with a street sign in the bottom right. A tree can be seen growing outside a row of houses.

Homes evacuated as suspected grenade found in shed

Police contact bomb disposal experts and road closures are in place in Darlington.

Current Darlington Lions President Pat de Martino presenting Tom Peacock with a medal at his home. Tom is sat in a grey armchair with a turquoise cushion behind him. He has a bald head with grey hair at the sides. He is wearing rectangular glasses, a blue zip up ribbed top over a lighter, greyish button up top and a white t-shirt. Pat has grey bobbed hair. She is wearing a ceremonial chain and a necklace made of large, multi-coloured beads. She has a blue V-necked jumper. Behind her is a light coloured sideboard on top of which sits lots of framed family photos.

Bookshop founder, 94, honoured for charity efforts

Tom Peacock is recognised for the Darlington Lions charity shop which began raising funds in 1975.

Leah Harrison, looking directly into the camera. She has long brown hair and pictured is wearing a silver tiara and purple dress.

Teesside stories you may have missed this week

Stories from Teesside include Hartlepool's TV village plans and a podcast about a GP poisoner.

An empty blue, white and orange Stagecoach branded double decker bus next to a bus stop. Its reflection can also be seen in the windows of another bus parked next to it, only part of which is in shot.

Rural bus service to increase frequency

Buses serving Hurworth, Middleton St George, Darlington and Teesside Airport receive new funds.

A close-up, head and shoulders shot of Francesca Johnson-Harding, chair of North East Women's XV. She is standing on a green rugby pitch wearing a blue and black tracksuit top with the collar turned up. Her blonde hair is tied back and she is slightly side on, turning towards the camera smiling.

Women's rugby void sees talent 'heading south'

A rugby chief says it is "heartbreaking" to see the best women have to move south thrive.

St Mary's Church. The traditional stone church has a bell tower with a cross on top. There are plants around the building and a grass lawn near the entrance.

Struggling food bank to limit people to one bag

St Mary's Church in Darlington says its food bank service costs £200 per week and faces closure.