* Middlesbrough mayoral elections - The postal-only votes must be in by 9pm. The result is expected between noon and 12.30pm tomorrow.
* Hartlepool mayoral and council elections - All votes, including by post, must reach the ballot box by 9pm tonight. The mayoral election result will be announced between 11.15pm today and 1.30am tomorrow. Council election results will be announced about 12 hours later.
* North Tyneside mayoral and council elections - The postal-only votes must be in by 9pm tonight. The mayoral election results will be in by 11pm today while the council results will be announced by noon tomorrow.
* South Tyneside council elections - The postal-only votes must be in by 5pm today. The result is expected to be announced by 9pm.
* Gateshead council elections - The postal-only votes must be in by 9pm, with the result expected before midnight.
* Harrogate council elections - Polls close at 9pm, with the result expected between 1am and 2am tomorrow.
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