Ben Stokes will miss England’s last two Tests against Pakistan “for family reasons”, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.

Ben Stokes to miss remainder of Pakistan tests for 'family reasons'

Harrogate will celebrate their promotion to the English Football League with an open-top bus parade through the town centre on Saturday.

Harrogate to celebrate EFL promotion with open-top parade

Who is Henry Mauriss, the businessman linked with a Newcastle United bid?

The planned Saudi-led takeover of premier league club Newcastle United has been called off by the consortium. A joint statement from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media confirmed the withdrawal of their offer. 

Newcastle United takeover is off

A woman from Northumberland is heading to Antarctica to swim amongst the ice. 

Swimming in Antarctica: The frozen challenge of a lifetime

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Leicester has been under lockdown following an increase in coronavirus cases.

Meanwhile the Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned the UK will not hesitate to impose quarantine restrictions on those returning from France.

Update on England's local lockdowns due

Ten per cent of people who have had Covid-19 may continue to experience long term symptoms, according to Jersey's Deputy Medical Officer of Health. Dr Ivan Muscat says fatigue, loss of smell and taste are all post viral symptoms that may linger.

10% of Covid patients could have long term symptoms

What are the different types of coronavirus tests and why is testing so important?

Key questions answered on coronavirus testing

Our map is updated daily with the latest figures from health authorities across the UK.

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Screenshot from the Take a Moment at Whitburn, South Tyneside

With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outdoors to in, by encouraging you to 'take a moment' to relax and unwind.

Soak in the summer flowers at Whitburn

Screenshot from Hadrian's Wall Take a Moment

 With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outdoors to in, by encouraging you to 'take a moment' to relax and unwind.

Head to the haven around Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland

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Catch up with the Kittiwakes below the Tyne Bridge

With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outdoors to in, by encouraging you to 'take a moment'.

Have a gander at a gaggle of geese and goslings!

Screenshot from the Take a Moment filmed in Richmond, North Yorkshire

With many of us on lockdown and stuck indoors self-isolating, we've been bringing the outdoors in with stunning scenes from the region.

Relax with the rush of water at Richmond Falls

Screenshot of Take a Moment filmed by the River Wear

With many of us stuck indoors during the coronavirus lockdown, we've been bringing the outdoors in and encouraging you to 'Take A Moment'.

Watch wonderful wildlife on the River Wear

With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outside in, to encourage people to 'take a moment'.

Enjoy these beautiful pictures from Marsden

Screenshot of Take a Moment filmed at Urpeth Burn in County Durham

Discover the beauty of Urpeth Burn in County Durham

Screenshot of the Take A Moment filmed in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Discover the medieval charm of Knaresborough

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Gaze at the pink supermoon - featuring your photos!

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An image sent from Mencap for a piece around carers being stuck in lockdown due to social care cuts

One carer said the family hadn't left the house since March, while another who is shielding said their loved one can only be supported to go out for one walk at night. 7 out of 10 people who answered the Mencap survey say their social care has been cut.

People with learning disabilities stuck in lockdown because of social care cuts

Two people from the same family who tested positive for coronavirus on August 5 had visited Manjaros on Linthorpe Road on Monday, August 3, from 4.30pm.

Middlesbrough urged to stay alert after two diners test positive for Covid-19

The drive-through facility will set up at the Old Education Offices on Ainsty Road on Tuesday (11 August) and Friday (14 August).

Mobile covid-19 testing returns to Harrogate this week

This funding will help the Just for Women Centre to increase their telephone and online support for clients, as well as providing a safe space for survivors to enable them to cope and recover from their traumatic experiences.

Funding given to Durham service for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse

The latest forecast for the Tyne Tees region, with data from the Met Office.

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Gateshead Council have announced they'll begin to reopen leisure facilities and libraries - but stress this is subject to infection rates in the Town.

Gyms and Libraries to have a 'phased reopening' across Gateshead

Heavy thundery downpours are developing as the hot weather turns triggers storms.

Weather Warning: Heavy thunderstorms bring risk of flooding

City centre Inspector Karen Madge and Chief Inspector Steve Wykes, of Northumbria Police. the force has issued warnings about anti-social behaviour in Newcastle city centre.

£130,000 was awarded to North Tyneside Council, and with support from Northumbria Police, they set up Project Vita - which aims to steer teenagers away from a life of crime help prevent anti-social behaviour across the area.

North Tyneside project sees a 40% reduction in anti-social behaviour

Mencap - the UK's leading learning disability charity - warns that cuts to day services, personal care in the home and respite for carers have had a devastating impact on people with a learning disability and their families, leaving them still in lockdown.

People with disabilities left in lockdown because of social care cuts

Two people from the same family who tested positive for coronavirus on August 5 visited Manjaros on Monday, August 3, from 4.30pm. They did not pick up the infection from the restaurant.

Middlesbrough urged to stay alert after two test positive for Covid-19

The mobile testing unit at Teesside University in Middlesbrough.

It is based in a car park at Teesside University

COVID-19 testing centre opens in Middlesbrough following cluster in the town

Chief Inspector Steve Wykes and Newcastle city centre Inspector, Karen Madge on patrol.

£130,000 was awarded to North Tyneside Council, and with support from Northumbria Police is being used to steer teenagers away from a life of crime help prevent anti-social behaviour across the area.

Project in North Tyneside sees 40% reduction in anti-social behaviour

Daljit Lally, Northumberland County Council 

The authority has issued a statement today.

Northumberland County Council chief executive on "extended leave"

The UK economy shrank by more than 20% in the first half of the year.

139,000 jobs at risk as planned redundancies revealed

A photo of a crayfish provided by the Environment Agency. Anglers in North Yorkshire have been told to help stop the spread of "crayfish plague".

Anglers and other river users are being urged to help prevent the spread of a disease thought to have killed dozens of crayfish in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire anglers urged to help stop spread of 'crayfish plague'

The network has received its third bailout from the Government as it copes with falling passenger numbers and heavy losses. The operator still has no guarantee though about longer-term support.

Tyne and Wear Metro gets £8.5m boost in third government bailout

Arrivals back in the UK must now self-isolate for two weeks, after the government took the foreign destinations off the safe travel list following a rise in Covid-19 cases in the three countries.

Coronavirus: New quarantine restrictions and face covering rules implemented

A survey by University College London (UCL) has found the public's trust in government fell after revelations of Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham during lockdown. News of Mr Cummings' infamous 420km drive with his wife and child broke on May 22.

Public trust in government fell after Dominic Cummings' Durham trip

Thirty years ago Ann Heron was found murdered in her own home. Despite an extensive police investigation, which spanned a number of years and has been subject to a significant review, her killer has never been found.

30 years on: "Someone out there must know who did this to my mum"

Police have released CCTV footage of two men they would like to speak to

Detectives make fresh appeal in investigation of missing Natalie Jenkins

Outside gv of Black Horse Pub which has temporarily closed after cases of Covid19

The cases developed among people who visited the pub between Thursday 30th July and Monday 3rd August 

North Yorkshire pub closes after customers test positive for Coronavirus

Newcastle's West End Foodbank has told ITV News that demand for food parcels could treble the number last year due to the impact coronavirus is having on the economy.

Newcastle's West End Foodbank warns demand could treble due to Covid-19

Lifeboat crews believe Ravi Saini’s life was saved by his use of the Float To Live technique he learned watching TV programmes about ocean rescues.  Ravi told the RNLI team that pulled him from the water that they gave him “a second chance to live”.

Boy ‘who was moments from dying’ thanks Scarborough lifeboat crew

Chris Brannigan is walking the 700-mile trek from Lands End to Edinburgh entirely in his bare feet.  His daughter Hasti is one of just 400 people in the UK who have Cornelia de Lange syndrome, he's aiming to raise money to help treat her condition.

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