Inquest wait time on Teesside "will be halved"
The chief constable of Cleveland Police has taken emergency action to halve the time it takes for inquests to be held on Teesside after finding there was a backlog of hundreds.
The pledge has been welcomed by grieving families who still do not know how their loved ones died.
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Although fresher, it will stay reasonably warm for the next few days. A mainly dry start the week but increased risk of showers by Wednesday
Tyne Tees Weather - Fresher feel for Sunday
A spell of rain by tonight. Some sun but less warm and higher risk of showers into Sunday