Family & Kids

Win VIP tickets to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bloc Party and more at Splendour festival

Get the VIP treatment with two weekend tickets and a luxury hotel stay for Splendour festival this July! You'll get to enjoy a luxurious festival experience and see the likes of Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bloc Party, Jake Bugg, Clean Bandit and more.

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Bluey Big Play coming to North East after popular UK-wide tour

The Heeler family is coming to Sunderland Empire

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Historical Kynren park plan for 3,600-seater arena and 300 birds 'spectacle'

The initial stage of a new site that will be based around a stunning bird show attraction has been given the go-ahead by council officials, despite opposition

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Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Blenheim Palace with a spectacular family giveaway worth £1400

One lucky winner could win a Family Pass, Afternoon Tea, Christmas Tickets, and a Luxurious Hotel Stay!

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Teesside mum's frustration after £540 'magical' family festival postponed again

Music teacher Sarah Charlton and her family have been left disappointed after the Little Lindi festival was cancelled last year - and again this year

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Holidaymakers board Teesside Airport’s first flight to Malaga in 16 years

Teesside International Airport

The first Ryanair flight to the Costa del Sol took off from Teesside on Monday morning - and here's some snaps of the lucky jetsetters

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Guisborough Forest visitor centre plans for revamp with spruced up café and toilets

The council says it will help to bring in more visitors

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Win a short break at Parkdean Resorts worth £499

The lucky winner can book a two, three or four night stay at one of 65 Parkdean Holiday resorts across England, Scotland and Wales worth £499

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Seven half term deals for families at Teesside Park - including kids eat free

Showcase Cinema, Hollywood Bowl and Ninja Warrior are among the cut price activities at Teesside Park next week

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Worried mum says children 'left hungry' as she shares pictures of 'tiny' school dinners

Kay Webb says something needs to be done about the portion sizes her son, seven, is being given for his school dinners

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Win a four night stay at the stylish Bodorgan Inn worth £4,000

We've partnered with Birch Stays to give one lucky reader the opportunity to stay in their very own private pub - the Bodorgan Inn - alongside friends or family, completely for free!

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Win a visit to see Santa at Arcadia Garden Centres magical Christmas Grotto

This holiday season 3 lucky people can win a visit to see Santa at the magical Grotto at Arcadia Garden Centre

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Win the ultimate all-inclusive family holiday to Butlin’s worth £2,000

We've partnered with Butlin's to giveaway the ultimate UK three or four-night family holiday including an All Inclusive drinks package, Early Access VIP passes, and Premium Dining food

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Primark shoppers delighted as new £3.50 range released with 'Snow Fairy' scent

Many people have been raving about the new collection, which some have been comparing with Lush's popular Snow Fairy range

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Primark shoppers 'gasp' at £16 Wicked travel cup they 'need immediately'

Movie and musical lovers can't wait to get their hands on Primark's new Wicked merch, including a stunning rhinestone travel cup

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Win 1 of 5 Mattel toy bundles in our fabulous competition, just in time for Christmas!

Join our festive giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 5 amazing prize bundles including a Monster High® Haunted High School, an iconic bundle of Barbie® goodies and a stellar Thomas & Friends™ My First Range play set.

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Primark launches major change to 24 more UK stores from today - full list

The popular high-street store's click and collect service will be available in the 24 extra stores in time for Christmas, making festive shopping even easier for customers

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Pumpkin shortage warning issued as Halloween fans told to carve these fruits instead

With headlines suggesting there could be fewer pumpkins this Halloween, some are looking for alternatives to carve this spooky season

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Behind the scenes at Beamish: What it's really like to work at leading historical museum

I visited Beamish Open-Air Museum over the weekend to see what it is like for staff who work at the county Durham attraction and speak to them about their roles

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Cost of renting in UK up by 8.5% over last 12 months - check your area

See how much rental prices have increased by in your local area with our interactive map as costs over the last year rise

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62 images as thousands flock to Redcar for second annual outdoor children's festival

High winds don't stop the family fun

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Former M&S store in Middlesbrough spreading joy, and 1,000s of ice creams, since transformation

Marks & Spencer

Thousands of 'joy seekers' have visited the Happy Rooms in Middlesbrough, with 12 rooms individually designed by a host of artists

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Celebrate GCSE and A Level Results with a Free Moonpig Card!

Plus free delivery!

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Yorkshire holiday park is 'hidden gem' and costs £1,000 less than Center Parcs

North Yorkshire

Sand le Mere Holiday Village has been described as a "great little find" and "well worth the money" by reviewers online

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Eston and Normanby Plans for shipping container-style bar approved for social club beer garden in Eston Some neighbours had objected, complaining of noise and general rowdiness which they feared could get worse

Top Thai restaurants and takeaways in Teesside based on customer TripAdvisor reviews

Love Thai food? Like to try somewhere new? Here's where Teessiders have recommended in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool and Darlington

New Look's 'summer staple' £28 sandals shoppers say are 'great for holiday'

The New Look sandals have been praised for their comfort by shoppers who dubbed them "perfect in every way."

Hickory's Smokehouse to take over Thornaby pub Anson Farm as upcoming closure announced

Anson Farm, in Teesside Industrial Estate, is set to close in August and make way for the Southern-style steakhouse

River Island's 'perfect' £39 midi dress looks 'classy and stunning'

River Island shoppers have been left swooning over a stunning dress from the retailer, with some saying it's "perfect in every way"

Eston and Normanby Plans for shipping container-style bar approved for social club beer garden in Eston Some neighbours had objected, complaining of noise and general rowdiness which they feared could get worse

New hair salon opens in Middlesbrough with over 23 years of experience at helm

Hunter and Salvin Hairdressing has opened in Rede House, on Corporation Road, Middlesbrough

Top Thai restaurants and takeaways in Teesside based on customer TripAdvisor reviews

Love Thai food? Like to try somewhere new? Here's where Teessiders have recommended in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool and Darlington

Urgent food recall issued for popular family ready meal stocked at Tesco and Morrisons

A food recall has been issued for packs of a popular food item due to a packaging error that could see them contain seafood - posing a risk to anyone with an allergy to crustaceans

Teesside's top pizza restaurants and takeaways based on customer Google reviews

Pizza is one the most loved foods worldwide - and here's a round up of where some of the best are on Teesside

Courts Teens flee police in Ford Fiesta which veers towards play park as 'firearm thrown out'Jack Huggett and Louis Carlin have both been sent to a Young Offenders' Institution

Sergeant warns youths 'we will find out who you are' after arson attack in Coulby Newham

Hemlington and Coulby Newham

Emergency services were called to a suspected arson attack at Sunnyside, in Coulby Newham, at around 5.40pm on Friday, May 9

Faces of 10 drug-flogging crooks locked up for plaguing Teesside with cocaine and heroin

Many of these criminals were locked up at Teesside Crown Court in recent weeks

'I still get a lump in my throat now' - The incredible story of Middlesbrough's player care

Middlesbrough FC

Cain Sykes leaves Middlesbrough after joining the club at the age on nine

Plans for shipping container-style bar approved for social club beer garden in Eston

Eston and Normanby

Some neighbours had objected, complaining of noise and general rowdiness which they feared could get worse

Middlesbrough FC Graeme Lee and the strong Middlesbrough contingent that helped Spennymoor Town reach Wembley Spennymoor Town play Aldershot Town in the FA Trophy final on Sunday

Urgent works to Whitby's Eskside Wharf approved as 'critical point' reached

A plan to build 1.5m of new sheet piled wall along Whitby's wharf frontage was approved

Loftus primary school receives glowing Ofsted report as headteacher praises 'incredible journey'

Pupils and staff have been praised following a visit by Ofsted inspectors earlier this year

Plans for shipping container-style bar approved for social club beer garden in Eston

Eston and Normanby

Some neighbours had objected, complaining of noise and general rowdiness which they feared could get worse

'I still get a lump in my throat now' - The incredible story of Middlesbrough's player care

Middlesbrough FC

Cain Sykes leaves Middlesbrough after joining the club at the age on nine