Tyne Tees And Finally

Record-breaking siblings Maureen and Jack Batey weighed in at 10 pounds and 10-and-a-half pounds when they were born - twice the average weight of twins.

A woman from Tynemouth has joined the Home Choir to release a song in memory of loved ones and inspirational people who have passed as part of Celebration Day.

The schoolchildren picked 20 words and simple signs for firefighters – in case they ever attend a house fire or serious incident where any residents are deaf.