Harrogate Town have been promoted to League Two after winning 3-1 in a historic Wembley playoff final. Town beat Notts County to reach the Football League for the first time in their history.

Harrogate Town promoted to Football League after historic Wembley win

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

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

Ned Eckersley of Durham County Cricket Club, who has just been named the club's red-ball captain.

The wicket-keeper and batsman joined the club for the 2019 season.

Ned Eckersley becomes Durham Cricket's red-ball captain

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Boris Johnson first announced the new rules in a press conference on 17 July. 

Trade unions condemn PM's decision to get people 'back to work' 

Sir Paul Nurse, the director of the Francis Crick Institute, said the decision-making process should be more transparent.

Covid-19 decision-making ‘shrouded in secrecy’, says top scientist

The swab and DNA tests will help clinicians differentiate between Covid-19 and other seasonal illnesses, the Department of Health said.

New 'game-changing' coronavirus tests can diagnose Covid-19 in 90 minutes

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

Key questions answered on coronavirus testing

Latest updates on Covid-19

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

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 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

Screenshot from Take a Moment filmed at the Tyne Bridge between Newcastle and Gateshead

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

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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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August brings a mix of warm sunshine and downpours

AUGUST 2020: Your weather pictures for the Tyne Tees region

July's changeable weather had lead to some dramatic pictures

JULY 2020: Your weather pictures for the Tyne Tees region

June has given us a bit of everything, from torrential downpours to scorching sunshine

JUNE 2020: Your weather pictures for the Tyne Tees region

Hays Travel is based in Sunderland and run by John and Irene Hays.

The firm is blaming the impact of the Government's advice on travelling.

Sunderland-based Hays travel to cut more than 870 jobs

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

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Screen shot of Northumbria Police video of high-speed chase through Newcastle, c/o Northumbria Police.

The driver was chased by officers while he tried to live stream the pursuit. He even dialled 999 to say he was travelling with a child.

Watch as a driver leads police through Newcastle in a dangerous high-speed chase

Members of the support team for COVID-19 at South Tyneside Council.

South Tyneside Council is making plans in case of a new lockdown in the area as the response of its staff is praised.

Plans made for future COVID-19 outbreak on South Tyneside

Stockton Neighbourhood Officers executed a warrant at an address on Londonderry Road in the town this on August 2.

Cleveland Police recover machete and drugs in Stockton 

The firm has blamed the impact of travel restrictions.

Three venues have had to close their doors again due to an 'irresponsible customer' who attended despite showing symptoms of coronavirus.

Three venues in Sunderland closed after customer with Covid-19 visits

The house in Haxby was destroyed following the incident

An online fundraiser was set up after the terraced house in Haxby was completely destroyed by fire

Thousands raised for York family left homeless by lightning strike

Capt Sir Tom Moore has enjoyed watching the troops 

Sir Tom Moore returned to his Yorkshire roots to visit Harrogate Army Training College. The celebrated fundraiser took on his new role as honorary colonel.

Capt Sir Tom back in Yorkshire to inspect the troops

Police want to speak to two men after damage to York Minster

Officers investigating after to men scaled York Minster and historic masonry damaged. Officers believe video footage may have been shared online.

Police hunt two men after York Minster vandalised

Nando's, KFC, Starbucks and Wagamama are all taking part in the 'Eat Out to Help Out' government initiative. 

On all Monday's, Tuesday's, and Wednesday in August you will be able to get a 50% discount on food in restaurants, pubs and cafes.

How will the Eat Out to Help Out scheme work and who is taking part?

Ambulance crews were called to Stockton on July 30, where it's believed two teenage boys had eaten a sweet possibly infused with a form of cannabis or other drug.

Cleveland Police warn of 'Nerds Rope' sweets that may contain cannabis

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Equipment was found inside an industrial unit on July 28. It was seized.

Police find cannabis farm 'in the early stages of being set up' in Stockton

Residents and visitors to Redcar are being urged to stick to social distancing rules as people head to the coast to help slow the spread of Covid-19.

Residents and visitors in Redcar urged to stick to social distancing rules

While the theatre remains closed, Northern Stage is taking the show on the road this summer with a pop up music programme for residents on the Byker estate in Newcastle. 

Byker Doorstep Music offers residents the best seat in the house

PA still of worker cleaning bowling balls

Beauty salons, bowling alleys and other leisure venues expecting to reopen in the North East and North Yorkshire have been told to keep their doors shut by Boris Johnson. Meanwhile the shielding advice for the most vulnerable people has changed.

Businesses in region stay closed following Boris Johnson announcement

Officers raided a house on Heworth Burn Crescent in Gateshead on Monday after a tip-off drugs were inside the property. During the raid, officers seized several kilos of vacuum packed cannabis and over £38,000 worth of cash.

14-year-old boy one of three arrested in Gateshead drugs raid

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley (left) and the club's managing director Lee Charnley. 

The club's managing director has spoken following the news that the Saudi-backed takeover offer has been withdrawn. 

Mike Ashley '100% committed' to Newcastle United takeover

Six months after the first Coronavirus cases in York, members of Newcastle's Chinese community tell ITV News they have suffered racism and financial woes as a result of the pandemic.

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Sunderland-based Hays travel to cut more than 870 jobs

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