An Afghan translator who worked for the British Army fled from the Taliban with his family in late August. They are now living in a hotel in Scarborough. 

Afghan family who fled the Taliban praise the "kind people" of Scarborough 

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

The 25lb (11kg) granite flagstones each have the name of a former or serving member of Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

New dedications to honour proud service at Sunderland's Veterans Walk

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

Thousands of people evacuated from the conflict zone are set to be relocated throughout the country, with many likely to come to the North East.

Preparations underway at North East charities ahead of welcoming Afghan refugees

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 

The council has confirmed that the city is getting ready to offer accommodation and assistance to those fleeing the Taliban.

Sunderland prepares to support Afghan refugees with accommodation and assistance

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

Tom Cuthbertson, the father of Pte Nathan Cuthbertson who died in Afghanistan in 2008, says Joe Biden war "right" to withdraw troops from the country.

Pte Nathan Cuthbertson's dad says Biden 'right' on Afghanistan withdrawal

A woman from Seaham says her and her Afghan husband feel 'helpless' over fears for their family.

North East wife and Afghan husband feel 'helpless' over fears for family

Newcastle Council are "aready to play its part" for those escaping violence. It is echoed by Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Co. Durham authorities

Region's councils vow to provide "safer future" to Afghan refugees

Taliban fighters patrol inside the city of Farah, capital of Farah province, southwest Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Afghan officials say three more provincial capitals have fallen to the Taliban, putting nine out of the country’s 34 in the insurgents’ hands amid the U.S. withdrawal. The officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the capitals of Badakhshan, Baghlan and Farah provinces all fell. (AP Photo/Mohammad Asif Khan)



People and organisation across our region are reacting to the news that the Taliban has taken over large swathes of Afghanistan territory over the past week. 

North East reacts to the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan

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

A photo gallery as soldiers from a regiment based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorks conduct the final Afghan medal presentation parade.


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