Billingham

Allison Friday says a lack of support groups in the north-east of England led her to set up her own.

The Friends of St Cuthbert's group is in negotiations for ownership of the Billingham church.

Macaulay Branighan damaged a police car as he drove a stolen Jaguar around Stockton, a court hears.

The victim initially offered to shelter Fay Oliver after she lied about hiding from a stab threat.

The head teacher says investigations will be carried out during the closure.

Officers conduct a joint investigation into forced labour concerns in Billingham and Middlesbrough.

Murderer William Dunlop is refused an open prison move but Julie Hogg's family say there is no rest.

The justice secretary blocks a recommendation to move William Dunlop to an open prison.