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Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has forecasted a mix of sunshine and rain for County Durham and Darlington this weekend.
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Firm fined £10k after Health and Safety breaches put staff at risk
Joinery firm has been fined £10,000 after a string of health and safety breaches that put staff at risk.
NAMED: Man charged with manslaughter following Middlesbrough death
Ingus Budreckis, 34, of Eastbourne Gardens, Middlesbrough, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death.
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'I would be dead now': NHS team saves Teesside man's life after alcohol battle
Teesside resident Mazar Khan, 55, is celebrating 15 months of sobriety after surviving a decades-long battle with alcohol addiction that nearly cost him his life.
Former Darlington man rang police threatening to 'chop off' head of fellow resident
A man cleared of a bomb hoax charge last year has now received a prison sentence for making a threat to kill a fellow resident of a house of multiple occupation (HMO).
Man remains in hospital two days after altercation that sees 'gun fired in street'
Police said they were called to an "altercation" on Byelands Street in Middlesbrough at about 4.50am on Tuesday (July 15).
Dinosaur adventures and pirate takeovers at North East city's museums this summer
Middlesbrough’s museums are launching a summer programme of family-friendly events from including dinosaur adventures, pirate-themed takeovers, and science experiments.
Friends and family gather to celebrate life of long-serving Tees Bay River Pilot
Over 80 people gathered at Stokesley Town Hall to honour Mike Irving, a former Tees Bay River Pilot who passed away in June at age 89.
One arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in hospital after 'assault'
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 30-year-old male at an address in Middlesbrough
North East footballer jailed for 'vicious' punch from behind that killed goalkeeper
A footballer has been jailed for killing a goalkeeper with a “cowardly, deliberate and vicious” single punch from behind at York Railway Station.
OAP child rapist died before he could be sentenced for catalogue of crimes
A Middlesbrough child rapist died just under two months before he was set to be sentenced for a catalogue of sex crimes.
'It’s already helped hundreds of people' - programme extended across region
The Tees Valley Combined Authority's Move Forward programme, which supports unemployed individuals in overcoming barriers and gaining skills for employment, has been expanded across the region.
Violent stalker sexually assaulted woman in her own home in 'terrifying' ordeal
A Middlesbrough stalker who sexually assaulted a woman in her own home has been put behind bars.
New padel courts officially launched at North East health club
Two new padel courts have officially opened at Bannatyne Health Club in Ingleby Barwick, with MP Matt Vickers and councillor Sally-Ann Watson leading the launch ceremony.
Man arrested and in hospital with 'slash wound' after 'gun fired' in street
A man was slashed and then arrested after a 'gun' was fired on a Middlesbrough street.
Market boss speaks of hope for town centre despite loss of Next
David Harris, manager of Middlesbrough's Dundas Indoor Market, says he remains optimistic about the town centre's future despite the closure of major retailer Next
Part of Linthorpe Road is '95% empty of shops' following Next closure
Part of Linthorpe Road has been branded a “disgrace” by a Middlesbrough councillor.
Athletics day brings together 17 North East schools
HUNDREDS of children from 17 North East primary schools came together for a summer sports day.
First look inside revamped town centre Primark marking 'exciting new chapter'
Primark has revealed the first look inside its revamped town centre store - marking an "exciting new chapter" for the shop.
Builder held customers 'hostage in their own homes' demanding more money for work
A builder who left some customers as “hostages in their own homes” narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence.