Durham County Council has pledged to invest £1.5 million over the next three years to improve road conditions across County Durham, with specialist preventative repair methods set to extend the lifespan of road surfaces

The Home Office has confirmed it has lifted a temporary pause on procuring asylum seeker accommodation in County Durham, reversing a decision that had been welcomed by the county council and prompting a political row

'The hot tub was a great addition and used by most of our party from young to old, the scenery is gorgeous and it is so peaceful,' one guest said

Huey Watson, licence holder at The Beveridge Bistro in Newton Aycliffe, has urged people not to engage in "trial by social media" after his venue's alcohol licence was suspended

A planning application for a dedicated pet crematorium has been submitted for South Shields' St Hilda's Industrial Estate, promising individual cremations with guaranteed 100% ash return to pet owners in South Tyneside.

South Tyneside Council's planning department has refused Smart Vape's application to retain a double-sided digital projecting sign at 235A Victoria Road East, Hebburn, citing visual harm and residential amenity concerns

Matthew McCloskey left the victim with 'a suspected broken pelvis' after he was dragged under his car in the early hours of the morning

Faye Dent betrayed the trust of her employer after getting into debt from online gambling

Norman Cooke lost everything after he was battered by two young thugs he had never met before

Always dreamt of working for NUFC? It's easier to get in than you think

Klayton Ramsay left the victim with lacerated lips and several teeth were knocked out, fractured or displaced

Here's the full list of the Lotto, EuroMillions and Set For Life prizes that still have not been claimed, including a ticket bought in the North East

The Hemp Garden Community Association (HGCA) has been caring for Elvet Green in Durham since 2017

The winning numbers from the Lotto and Thunderball draws

The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws

The traditional country show returned for the 164th year this weekend

The traditional country show celebrates the rural community

Brad Botcherby visits the Newcastle bakery chain daily and wanted to bring its spirit into his home

The six-bedroom detached house in Jesmond has been home to several Newcastle United players in recent years and boasts an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and games room

Robin Jackson had a long record of sexual offences against children, including indecent assault and making indecent images — the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating his death at HMP Northumberland

The North East is getting a healthy dose of sunshine as areas of the UK are expected to bake in record-breaking heat

Prom is a special time of year for many students across many generations

Adam Simpson-York, 41, bought a WW1 Victory Medal for £40 on eBay - but rather than simply adding it to his collection, he decided to find out who it belonged to and reunite it with the soldier's family

Stephen Morgan will visit the North East this week

Juliette Taylor has become the first non-American to win International United Miss in Orlando, Florida