Everything you need to know as Metro services suspended across North East

'Persistent and prolific' teenage shoplifter banned from any Tesco in County Durham

Vote of no confidence proposed for council chair following High Borrans debate remark

Howdon street brought to standstill after crash involving police car

Four North East areas to get share of £10m to tackle food poverty - full list

EastEnders star Shane Richie handed six-month driving ban after speeding conviction

Anyone with bank account given £1,011 warning over missing money

County Durham couple set to open huge new American sports shop in the North East

Uncle of PC Matthew Blades to complete nephew's charity challenge in his memory

Israeli fighter jets scrambled after FlyDubai sends possible hijack alert

Key details as two hospitalised after crash involving police car in Howdon

Coroner warns of 'risk of future deaths' after ambulance delays 'contributed' to North East man's death

Andy Burnham not ruling out UK rejoining European Union and could go 'all the way'

Security scare at Harry and Meghan's kids' new school after 'reckless' paparazzi show up

Consett 'hit and run' suspect released on bail as pedestrian remains in critical condition