Tyne Tees Hartlepool

A man has been charged with murder after the death of Kelly Franklin in Hartlepool.

A nine-year-old from Newcastle has been spending her summer holidays leading a foodbank collection for youngsters in Hartlepool.

Firefighters are dealing with two separate woodland fires. One is at Hurworth Burn, near Hartlepool, and the other is near Lanchester.

Five fire crews were called to The Front to tackle a fire at the old Longscar Centre.

South Shields-born Sir Ridley Scott paid tribute to his former teachers at Hartlepool College of Art in his acceptance speech.

Police and fire crews were called to Abdeil House on Slake Terrace in Hartlepool on Saturday night (10th February)

A dog has been shot dead after it was found tied to a telegraph post in the freezing cold.

Nearly 7,000 fans turned out at Victoria Park to watch Hartlepool Utd take on Wrexham in a game dubbed "Save Pools Day".

A derailed freight train is causing serious disruption. Network Rail says it is currently mobilising specialist teams.

Police say they are treating a fire which almost destroyed a Grade II listed building in Hartlepool as arson.