Staff at the Stockton DVLA office will be holding a protest tomorrow lunchtime over proposed closure of the site.

Middlesbrough branch of Top Shop closed due to "health and safety incident". Fire appliances have been in attendance.

Newport bridge is currently closed in both directions with emergency services on the scene

19 yr old girl who died in fatal RTA yesterday between Redcar and Marske confirmed as Kirsty Fennon, York Rd, Redcar:

@chrismarksby nothing has come through on this, as yet. Will update if we hear anything.

JAMES ALLEN MANHUNT: last confirmed sighting at a b&b in Scarborough on Tuesday night.

Remember, if you think you spot James Allen - call 999 IMMEDIATELY and remain indoors. Police describe this man as dangerous.

We appreciate any tips you may have, if you see an increased police presence in your area, tweet is and let us know. #Whitby #Middlesbrough

JAMES ALLEN MANHUNT UPDATE: police urging people to keep safe and lock doors & windows

@MissLMWx correct, apologies.

Hearing reports of increased police presence in Scarborough following possible sighting of murder suspect James Allen #Whitby #Middlesbrough

Correction: James Allen stayed in Scarborough B&B on Wednesday night (not tues).

BREAKING NEWS:CONFIRMED: a man has been arrested in South Leeds at 7.20 this morning on suspicion of murder of Colin Dunford & Julie Davison

A fire that destroyed shops in Eaglescliffe is being reported to have been started deliberately.

A woman, originally from Redcar, has been arrested in Bali for attempting to smuggle cocaine worth £1.8m

Police have arrested a 47 year old man on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a Middlesbrough house earlier.

Beamish museum has been evacuated following the 'tragic death of a young child'

The boy who was killed in beamish earlier is not thought to have been a visitor to the museum according to Durham police

Dragons' Den star 63-year-old Duncan Bannatyne has suffered a suspected heart attack and is being treated in hospital.