A selection of the best photographs and images from the Tyne Tees region this week. From 9th to 15th February.
Newcastle's Chinatown was lit up by celebrations as Chinese New Year came to the North East. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesOne of our region's iconic landmarks, the Angel of the North, celebrated its 15th birthday this week, covered in a blanket of snow. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesNUFC captain Fabrizio Coloccini braves the freezing weather as the team prepare for Europa League match against Ukrainian's Metalist Kharkiv Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesDressing to impress on Valentine's Day in Newcastle. A survey found Geordie men spend more than most on the most romantic day of the year. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesA large collection of dolls houses, dating back to 1910, went under the hammer. They belonged to 89-year-old Nora Bolls from Newcastle. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesSt Lawrence's School in Byker is just one of many schools in the region making a success of breakfast clubs, with more pupils signing up. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesThe organisation that helps to look after Hadrian's Wall was awarded a government grant of just over £1 million. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesThe City Hall was saved in revised plans drawn up to save £100 million from Newcastle City Council's budget. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesSmall communities in Northumberland have united in opposition of UK Coal's plan to build an opencast mine. Credit: ITV News Tyne TeesA row is looming over plans to build a giant wind turbine on a farm near Rothbury in Northumberland. Credit: ITV News Tyne Tees