Members of the two resettled families worked for the British in Afghanistan. The Council has now pledged to welcome more asylum seekers to the region.  

Afghan refugee families arrive in "proud" borough of Redcar and Cleveland

Four families who fled the Taliban-controlled country are due to arrive in the borough later this month, after councillors agreed a package of support measures.

Darlington Council prepares to welcome Afghan families

In the ITV Tyne Tees region, the thoughts of those who've already left Afghanistan and resettled in the North East are on one thing - the people left behind.

Afghan interpreters resettled in the North East still fear the Taliban

Afghan nationals living in the North East have been reacting to the heartbreaking crisis unfolding in Afghanistan.

Afghan nationals living in the North East react to the crisis in Afghanistan

People evacuated from Afghanistan step off a bus as they arrive at a processing centre

Labour MP Andy McDonald also said that five families have returned to the UK following the Taliban takeover which has seen thousands flee from the country.

Relatives of six families from Middlesbrough "stuck" in Afghanistan - MP

Many in our region people have been looking at ways that can try and help those fleeing Afghanistan - here's a few ways

What you can do to help Afghan refugees in the North East 

Afghanistan veterans from the North East tell ITV News Tyne Tees the conflict "wasn't worth it".

'It wasn't worth it' say North East Afghanistan Veterans

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Northumberland County of Sanctuary says it's ready to help Afghan families who resettle in the county. The charity has helped 400 people since it was set up

Northumberland charity ready to help Afghan families

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The Chair of the inquiry said "their greatest wish was that they'd never be separated -they weren't."

Manchester Arena victims Liam and Chloe died "side by side", inquest hears

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

Your Tyne Tees Forecast 

Wind farm rigger Neil Stewart died in the North Sea Canal in November 2017 and his body was recovered the following month.

Newcastle clubber who drowned in Amsterdam 'might have jumped as a prank'

In a letter to Keir Starmer, Mr McDonald said: "After 18 months of your leadership, our movement is more divided than ever..."

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald resigns from shadow cabinet 

In the video, the winger also spoke about missing the birth of his child due to hospital visit restrictions earlier in the pandemic.

Falcons star Nathan Earle features in video encouraging fans to get vaccinated

Adults are "at risk of developing type 2 diabetes" if they can no longer fit into the jeans they were wearing when they were 21, says a Newcastle academic.

Can YOU fit into the jeans you wore when you were 21? 

Around 170 jobs will be created at a new JDR Cable Systems factory in Cambois, near Blyth, and 270 jobs will be protected at the existing site in Hartlepool. 

£130 million investment in offshore wind secures hundreds of North East jobs

Cars queue for fuel at a BP petrol station in Bracknell, Berkshire. Picture date: Sunday September 26, 2021.



A number of petrol stations in the North East have seen long queues forming outside, with some temporarily closed, amid concerns about fuel distribution.

Fuel fears: What you need to know about fuel disruption in the North East

The search continues for a 14-year-old boy who has not been seen for three days. 

Leven Sopwith-Nicholoson: Search for missing teen enters third day

The woman, who has not been named, was airlifted to hospital following a two vehicle crash on the A470 on 19 September. She died two days later. 

Woman dies after waiting for ambulance for two hours after crash

The father of an 11-year-old girl killed in Killamarsh has told ITV News his daughter was 'like my best friend'.

'I'd rather it be me than her' says Connie Gent's father after Killamarsh deaths

The parents of a footballer from Carlisle who was attacked in Australia have finally been able to visit him at his bedside.

Danny Hodgson's parents speak out about 'emotional rollercoaster'

A school in the Isle of Man has been evacuated due to an 'ongoing incident'.

Primary school evacuated due to 'ongoing incident'

Rami Malek in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die. His character Safin has facial scarring. 

No Time To Die is said to be the most socially aware Bond film yet, but Rami Malek’s character has upset many.

No Time To Die branded ‘lazy’ and ‘outdated’ over villain with facial scars

A Polish HGV driver has said that while he could earn an extra £6,000 if he worked in the UK, the three-month visa is too short for him to move countries.

Polish HGV driver could earn extra £6,000 in UK but says visa too short

Footage of a man appearing to have a knife outside a London petrol station prompted police to launch an investigation.

Tempers boil over at fuel station as 'man with knife' confronts driver

Stormont voted against mandatory vaccine passports for indoor events on Monday.

Swann: Domestic vaccine certification scheme "as soon as necessary"

Ms Brewster, from Sheffield, showed signs of life as officers tried to save her, but medical experts say she could not have survived.

Manchester Arena Inquiry: Police revived Kelly Brewster then were told to stop

Army tanker drivers will be put on a state of readiness in preparation for deployment to ease the fuel supply chaos, the government has said.

'Tentative signs' of pressure easing on petrol stations as army on standby

The Labour leader said Mr Johnson's government has "reduced the country to chaos" over fuel shortages, in an interview with Political Editor Robert Peston.

Starmer blames fuel 'chaos' on PM's 'failure to prepare for Brexit consequences'

Dangerous levels of illegal drugs have been detected in a river running through the Glastonbury festival site.

Traces of MDMA and cocaine found in river near Glastonbury Festival

A man dressed as Britain's most famous secret service agent, James Bond, hangs from a pod on the lastminute.com London Eye, the landmark tourist attraction in central London, ahead of the world premiere of No Time To Die, the latest instalment in the Bond franchise. Picture date: Tuesday September 28, 2021.


Dressed in a dinner jacket the daredevil performer was suspended 400 feet above the capital.

'James Bond' dangles high over London in hair-raising stunt ahead of premiere

Cries of "shame" were heard in the conference hall after Councillor Patricia Hannah-Wood said she had been abused by a fellow delegate.

Labour councillor says she faced transphobic abuse at conference

Drea Kelly spoke of a life of "constant fear" and "intimidation" with R Kelly where she had "to walk on eggshells".

R Kelly's ex-wife: You never knew which version of him you're going to get

Until now, experts said, there has been conflicting data on the extent to which smoking affects the risk of hospital admission from Covid-19.

Smokers more likely to be admitted to hospital with Covid-19, study suggests

Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons said the decision by Asos to establish the tech hub was a "clear vote of confidence" in Northern Ireland.

Online fashion retailer Asos to create 184 jobs in Belfast

AG Barr, the company behind the soft drink, said it has seen ‘increased challenges’ from the supply chain disruptions in recent weeks.

Irn-Bru deliveries hit by HGV driver shortage

A jury found the 54-year-old singer, best known for the 1996 smash hit 'I Believe I Can Fly', guilty of racketeering.

R Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial after sex abuse allegations

Around 170 jobs will be created at a new JDR Cable Systems factory in Cambois, near Blyth, and 270 jobs will be protected at an existing site in Hartlepool.

£130m investment in offshore wind secures hundreds of North East jobs

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald resigns from shadow cabinet

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