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TALENTED school children have showcased their sporting skills in the first of a number of festivals this year.

Youngsters show off skills in sporting festival

TEAMS of mystery diners have named their top fish-and-chips eateries in the country – and the North-East and North Yorkshire are well-represented.

Top places for fish and chips – do you agree?

VOLUNTEERS from the region will be attending a special royal service today in recognition of their outstanding community service.

'Outstanding' volunteers from North-East to receive Maundy money from the Queen

A TEENAGER has been arrested after a threatening email was sent to more than 100 schools in the region and others nationwide.

Teenager arrested over threatening email sent to schools

TWO rail companies have stepped in to keep ticket offices which were set for closure open.

Ticket offices threatened with closure will remain open

ARSON attacks in Teesside during last year’s Easter holiday period increased by 61 per cent on the previous year, according to Cleveland Fire Brigade figures.

Arson warning after attacks up by 61 pc last Easter

ARSON attacks in Teesside during last year’s Easter holiday period increased by 61 per cent on the previous year, according to Cleveland Fire Brigade figures.

Fire warning after massive increase in arson attacks last Easter

A CARE home has been rated as outstanding following an official inspection.

Care home is 'outstanding'

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch reveals a golden year for the goldfinch along with a number of other small birds after a surge in sightings in gardens.

Small birds bounce back in RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

THE UK’s biggest independent video games chain is reported to have closed four stores in the region.

Video games retailer Grainger Games shuts four stores in region