Coffee giant Starbucks is poised to open a new store in the former Burger King at Darlington's Cornmill Shopping Centre.
The Boundary 500 Motorcycle Santa Ride is set to continue just days after "very productive discussions" were held with Cleveland Police.
Adam Mackintosh, 27, appeared at Teesside Magistrates' Court charged with murder after an alleged "stabbing" in Stockton.
A massive search is set to take place in Tenerife as the search for missing teenager Jay Slater enters its 12th day.
Five people have been arrested after a 'street brawl' on Oxford Road in Thornaby on Thursday evening (June 28).
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court today (Friday 28th June).
It's been a glorious week across the North East as a summer heatwave hit the region - but now Darlington is set for a cloudy day.
It's been 10 years since the vision of a Northern Powerhouse to boost economic growth was set out - and the next Government now faces a 'mammoth' task.
Residents and businesses have spoken about what the next Government needs to achieve in the Stockton North constituency.
The Northern Echo's Live breaking news blog for Friday, June 28, covering traffic, travel, weather and breaking news from across the North East.
