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LIVE: Firefighters called to Darlington street 'after fire in house' - updates Firefighters are currently on Hercules Street in Darlington. Follow our live blog here for updates

LIVE: Firefighters called to Darlington street 'after fire in house' - updates

Homeless man twice kicked man in the head when he started rummaging in his bags A homeless Teesside man who kicked a fellow drinker in the head after he reacted badly to him rifling through his bag has walked free from court.

Homeless man twice kicked man in the head when he started rummaging in his bags

Gallery of 38 pictures from magical Middlesbrough Christmas light switch on as festivities begin Christmas festivities began in Middlesbrough over the weekend with the popular parade and light switch on

Gallery of 38 pictures from magical Middlesbrough Christmas light switch on as festivities begin

Two arrested as officers cordon off street after incident at house Two men have been arrested after an incident at a house in Hartlepool.

Two arrested as officers cordon off street after incident at house

Major discount retailer opens latest North East branch just in time for Christmas Boyes opened their doors for the first time at Middleton Grange shopping centre, in Hartlepool.

Major discount retailer opens latest North East branch just in time for Christmas

Two men arrested as detectives investigate 'incident' in Allerton Close, Hartlepool Two men have been arrested as part of an incident in a Hartlepool street on Sunday.

Two men arrested as detectives investigate 'incident' in Allerton Close, Hartlepool

Huge police cordon in Hartlepool street as two arrested with investigation ongoing Two men - age 22 and 23 - have been arrested in connection with the 'incident' on Sunday, November 23

Huge police cordon in Hartlepool street as two arrested with investigation ongoing

Five planning applications in Darlington that you need to know about this week Five planning applications decided by Darlington Borough Council this week, including Northgate, Binns, and Neasham.

Five planning applications in Darlington that you need to know about this week

Club's fan zone licence approved despite noise fears A council approves Redcar Athletic's licence to run events at a marquee and shipping container.

Club's fan zone licence approved despite noise fears

Art gallery plans for former jewellery store Renovations are set to start early next year, a council hearing is told.

Art gallery plans for former jewellery store

Campaigners' hope that asset status will hinder controversial luxury tourism and retirement scheme A planning application is expected to be filed next year for the Tancred Waterside scheme by landowner Tancred Gravel Ltd.

Campaigners' hope that asset status will hinder controversial luxury tourism and retirement scheme

Seven paw-some pooches hoping to find their forever homes at Darlington Dogs Trust From huskies with heaps of personality to gentle lurchers looking for love, these tail-wagging treasures are ready to meet their perfect match.

Seven paw-some pooches hoping to find their forever homes at Darlington Dogs Trust

Holly Hagan announces pregnancy and says baby Blyth is 'little rainbow amongst the storm' Former Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan-Blyth has shared the news on social media :: The couple are expecting their second baby in May 2026

Holly Hagan announces pregnancy and says baby Blyth is 'little rainbow amongst the storm'

Woman three times over drink drive limit after Range Rover crashes into bushes in Acklam Andrea Williams has appeared in court after emergency services were called to the crash in Acklam at around 9am on September 9

Woman three times over drink drive limit after Range Rover crashes into bushes in Acklam

15 pictures as Christmas fair arrives at Darlington's historic pumping station Here are 15 pictures of Darlington's historic Tees Cottage Pumping Station's Christmas fair this year.

15 pictures as Christmas fair arrives at Darlington's historic pumping station

Serial offender took his own life two days after release from County Durham prison 42-year-old David Lancaster died by suicide two days after he was released from HMP Durham, a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report has found.

Serial offender took his own life two days after release from County Durham prison

Teesside and County Durham stories you might have missed A festive disappointment and shrinking play areas budgets make headlines.

Teesside and County Durham stories you might have missed

I breastfed my son while at work, says PC A Cleveland Police officer wants mums to be made comfortable breastfeeding in public and at work.

I breastfed my son while at work, says PC

Festive gallery from 2025 Boundary 500 Motorcycle Santa Ride through Teesside Boundary 500 Motorcycle Club has held the 22-mile Santa Ride for 18 years

Festive gallery from 2025 Boundary 500 Motorcycle Santa Ride through Teesside

Inside Castle Howard's beautiful Wonderful World of Oz Christmas attraction Castle Howard is located near Malton, North Yorkshire, and is just over an hour's drive from Middlesbrough

Inside Castle Howard's beautiful Wonderful World of Oz Christmas attraction

Charity aims to change father's abusive behaviour Baby's Sake works with both parents to help pregnant women and new mothers facing domestic abuse.

Charity aims to change father's abusive behaviour

Bangladeshi women's journeys told in artwork Stitching Light is an installation that explores Bangladeshi women's migration journey to the UK.

Bangladeshi women's journeys told in artwork

'Mansion massacre' killer dies in Yorkshire prison after 37 years behind bars George Stephenson, 73, who was jailed in 1987 for killing four people, and for rape and robbery, died on April 20

'Mansion massacre' killer dies in Yorkshire prison after 37 years behind bars

New lease of life for historic North Yorkshire pub that dates back to 1600s after Covid closure The Dolphin public house in King Street in Robin Hood's Bay is seeking a premises licence from North Yorkshire Council

New lease of life for historic North Yorkshire pub that dates back to 1600s after Covid closure

Year-round use of 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and 18-hole adventure golf course given green light The year-round use of a 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and an 18-hole adventure golf course in Scarborough has received unanimous approval

Year-round use of 32-metre-high Ferris wheel and 18-hole adventure golf course given green light

In pictures: Wintertide Festival burns brightly in Hartlepool as Strictly star Lewis Cope set to make guest appearance Wintertide Festival is once again burning brightly on Hartlepool’s Headland as shown in these great pictures.

In pictures: Wintertide Festival burns brightly in Hartlepool as Strictly star Lewis Cope set to make guest appearance

Teesside man among seven jailed in cocaine supply plot after drugs worth £2m+ seized A North East man was among a seven-strong gang from jailed for an apparently lucrative drug supply conspiracy.

Teesside man among seven jailed in cocaine supply plot after drugs worth £2m+ seized

Army veteran turned stalker's threatening voicemails to ex after 'finding it difficult to resist her' Richard Fielding has been jailed for stalking his partner after the relationship broke down

Army veteran turned stalker's threatening voicemails to ex after 'finding it difficult to resist her'

UK Border Agency alert sees 'large suspected drugs package' intercepted en route to Middlesbrough Around 10,000 Zopiclone and Gabapentin were seized from an address in Berwick Hills

UK Border Agency alert sees 'large suspected drugs package' intercepted en route to Middlesbrough

Teesside's danger drivers banned from roads for high speed chases, causing serious injury and death These danger drivers have caused serious injuries, led police on high speed chases and one man has caused the death of a friend

Teesside's danger drivers banned from roads for high speed chases, causing serious injury and death