Rapper Ricki Frost: 'Writing lyrics about my problems helps me cope'

Riley, who has cancer, is surprised after an online appeal to meet the Marvel star.

The black Labrador goes out on street sweeps to help a charity speak with vulnerable people.

Helen Gordon can be seen every morning dancing through the streets of Billingham.

An MP has praised a group of children following a peaceful protest to save a beloved rope-swing.

An 18-year-old is sentenced after being caught throwing bricks at police during violent disorder.

Tees Archaeology enlists the help of 47 volunteers for a week-long excavation in Hartlepool.

Crime is the biggest election issue, people in Middlesbrough estates tell the BBC's Ed Thomas.

Leyla Ozturk was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after suffering a neck injury playing football.

Dot had struggled to maintain her garden following a stroke and the death of her husband.

Connie and Dennis Cutts celebrate 70 years of marriage at the Dorman's Club, where they first met.

The foundation offers football kits, boots, and equipment to help young people from poorer households.

"I remember the drugs, I remember the booze, I just can't remember anything else."

Ahmed Alid tells police he would have stabbed more than two people if he had not hurt his hand.

Ahmed Alid tells police he would have stabbed more than two people if he had not hurt his hand.

A theatre group for adults with learning disabilities is helping to build confidence and self-esteem.

Well-wishers organised a fundraising effort after the 12-year-old's tools were taken from a shed.

Whorlton Bridge has been closed for repairs since 2019 leaving residents facing diversions.

Tommy Norton, 69, says he loves running the classes and has no plans to stop.

As figures show a rise in North East rough sleeping, we speak to two people in Middlesbrough about the challenges.

A TikTok food reviewer travels from Nashville, Tennessee, to rate a Teesside parmesan.