Man, 60, taken to hospital after late-night machete attack

A 60-year-old man was left injured after he was attacked with a machete on Hartington Road in Thornaby.
LIVE – Widespread 5G and mobile signal outage in Darlington and County Durham

Mobile signal and 5G is currently out across Darlington as sites state maintenance work is taking place and people struggle with connectivity.
Meet the couple living in old train ticket office with its own level crossing

Tim Hill, 58, his wife Elly, 54, and their three children moved to the £280,000 converted four-bedroom bungalow at Battersby station, North Yorkshire.
Man, 22, arrested on suspicion of having a gun as police search home

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after reports of weapons at a house in Redcar.
Three-vehicle crash closes A19 for almost two hours as 999 crews rush to scene

The A19 in Teesside was closed for around two hours on Monday (June 1) morning following a three-vehicle crash.
Man, 46, arrested on suspicion of affray after brawl at Bishop Auckland Bus Station

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and taken into custody following the incident at Bishop Auckland Bus Station.
Teen murderers and shotgun attackers among those jailed in the North East in May

Teen murderers, shotgun attackers and dog attacks among the North East cases at Teesside Crown Court in May.
Coastal ‘institution’ bakery that’s been serving the community for over 160 years

Botham’s of Whitby, founded in 1865 by Elizabeth Botham, has become one of the town’s best-known businesses.
County Durham tap room hailed ‘best thing in years’ bringing community back together

A new tap room is bringing life back to a County Durham village that lost its last pubs.
Pair to stand trial accused of taking £180 from man in Darlington robbery

Two men are to stand trial accused of a robbery in which £180 is said to have forcefully been taken from the alleged victim.