Ben Houchen and Paul Hodgins launch Tees Valley e-scooters

Middlesbrough has today become the first place in the UK to launch a trial of e-scooters following a successful campaign to secure the pilot by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.

Middlesbrough hosts UK's first ever e-scooter trial

Charlie Blyth was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in May on a video call with nurse consultant Annette Hand.

Berwick grandfather 'relieved' after important virtual diagnosis

Kromek, which is based in Sedgefield has already won funding for the project from the Department of Defence in the United States.

County Durham firm Kromek awarded contract which could help COVID-19 fight

Developers have announced plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel on Newcastle Quayside as part of a £100m investment. 

Europe's tallest observation wheel could transform Newcastle Quayside

Nissan has unveiled the new Qashqai crossover and confirmed it will be built in Sunderland. 

Nissan unveils new Qashqai at Geneva Motor Show

The two cities have been awarded a combined £393,400 to develop technology to help make motoring easier in the region

York and Newcastle handed cash to boost transport tech

Newcastle University's Science Central is to become the UK's largest urban regeneration project.

Multi-million pound urban regeneration project


Sharon Branley was discharged from the hospital's new Orthopaedics centre on the same day as having a full knee replacement.

Wansbeck's first knee replacement day-case patient

Hitachi will launch its first Intercity Express train built at its manufacturing plant in County Durham.

Hitachi launch first Intercity Express built in Durham

Ebac's factory in County Durham has produced the first British-made machines in decades.

British-made washing machines roll off production line

A North East MP has written to Nintendo over concerns that the smartphone game Pokemon GO is encouraging users to congregate in cemeteries.

North East MP hits out at 'disrespectful' Pokemon Go

Tynemouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium has unexpectedly become home to four aquatic themed Pokemon Go characters

Pokemon invade Tynemouth aquarium

Officers from the force's Cyber Crime Unit are urging gamers to enjoy the new app but be aware of the data they are sharing with others.

Northumbria Police give safety advice for Pokémon Go

Metro users have learnt of ambitious plans to upgrade and expand the North East's Metro rail service. Here's what you need to know:

Metro expansion: what you need to know

It is the first time a European carmaker has made more than 50,000 electric vehicles and the batteries which power them. 

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