Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen joins in with Middlesbrough FC Foundation's efforts in packing food parcels for the disadvantaged.

A mural of Arthur Wharton is painted on the gable end of a house in Drury St, Darlington by artist Jay Kaes. Wharton is widely considered to be the first black professional footballer in the world.

The aftermath from a fire at the Harvest Energy filling station on Victoria Road in Richmond.

A 75th anniversary VJ Day service takes place at the war memorial, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen at an event to mark the launch of a new flight from Teesside Airport to Heathrow.

Caswells Group in Billingham have been producing Covid-19 safety equipment all the way through the lockdown.

The weekly Clap for Carers event takes place in Stockton town centre.

VE 75th Anniversary celebrations at the Lawns Carehome on Ridsdale Street in Darlington.

The weekly adopted Clap For Carers event takes place at Teesside International Airport.

Amid the Corona Virus lockdown, staff from Leeds Mail Centre have been collecting donations of toiletries to give to local hospitals

The weekly adopted Clap For Carers event takes place at Teesside International Airport.

Postwoman Diane Atkinson has been doing her West Auckland round in fancy dress to cheer up those she delivers to during the corona virus lockdown.

Postman Jon Matson has been doing his West Auckland round in fancy dress to cheer up those he delivers to during the corona virus lockdown.

The latest update in the development of Teesside Airport.

Fire and Ice event takes place in Durham City with various ice sculptures located around the centre. An Eye of Agamotto Sculpture in the Cloisters of Durham Cathedral.

Geoff Hill with part of the propeller from the Lancaster KB793 that crashed in Darlington during the Second World War piloted by William McMullen of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Peter Darby’s small holding off Horse Close Lane in Trimdon Colliery was set on fire, a possible arson attack, on Boxing Day damaging all that was inside it.

Chief secretary to the Treasury, Rishi Sunak MP visits the South Tees Development Corporation, site of the former SSI Steelworks with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to announce new government funding towards its regeneration.

Peter Gibson celebrates election victory with partner Gareth Wedgwood-Dadd as Darlington elective a Conservative MP for the first time since 1987.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Sedgefield Labour Party candidate Phil Wilson visit UTC South Durham prior to the General Election.

Labour candidate for the Bishop Auckland constituency Helen Goodman campaigns in Coundon supported by the Fire Brigades Union.

A Remembrance Sunday parade takes place in the centre of Durham City.

Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education, Lord Agnew takes a tour of Sunderland College.

Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry MP and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen visit TWI Technology Centre on the Riverside Park Industrial Estate in Middlesbrough to unveil a new £8 million materials facility. They are pictured with the director for innovations and skills at TWI, Proff Tat-Hean-Gan.

Announcement of a multi-million pound digital project in Middlesbrough by the town's mayor Andy Preston.

A road traffic accident on the A167 near Darlington resulting in closure of the road for the whole day.

Anne Hegerty from TV's The Chase is to star in the Sleeping Beauty panto at Middlesbrough Theatre.

Strickly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas promotes this year's Darlington panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.

The Yorkshire Women's Proactive Cycling Conference celebrates the Women's Elite Road Race of the Yorkshire 2019 UCI Road World Championships coming to Bradford.

Shop floor activity at Cleveland Bridge in Darlington.

14 year old Ellie Mallett and Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston in the centre of the town with one of the very rare and highly valued 50 pence pieces which are being put into general circulation as part of the Great British Coin Hunt.

Sir Mo Farrar on his way to victory for the sixth time in the Great North Run.

A catholic priest ordination at St Mary's Cathedral in Coulby Newham.

A level results day at QE Sixth Form College in Darlington.

The Knife Angel come to Middlesbrough. A national monument against violence and aggression constructed from blades and weapons.

The Arbeia Roman Festival takes place in South Shields.

Jess Glynne performs at the Darlington Arena.

The Cleveland Show 2019 takes place at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough. The Jamie Squibb Freestyle Motocross Arena Stunt Show.

A rebranding launch With Durham Tees Valley Airport returning to its name of Teesside (International) Airport. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.

A look around the old Odeon cinema in Bradford City Centre as it undergoes demolition work.