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TikTok yob Kane Tilney, 23, regularly hurtled around Darlington on his motorbike and filmed his exploits which he posted on social media. But all police had to do to gather evidence against him was to watch his videos... Picture: Northumberland Police / SWNS

TikTok bike yob jailed after police use boastful videos as evidence

Cranberry was released at St Mary's Lighthouse after being nursed back to health. (Photo by Tynemouth Seal Hospital)

Stranded seal pup is released back into the wild

Will McGowan couldn't take his chances in the 0-0 draw against Darlington. Picture: Paul Scott

Stalemate on the road for Spartans

Gillian and Kenneth Wealls on board Northern Belle.

Luxury train trip extra special for Alnwick woman

Ashington had little to celebrate on Saturday after losing to Darlington. Picture: Ashington RFC

Ashington come up short despite bagging bonus point

Berwick Railway Station.

Berwick Railway Station ticket office faces the axe

House prices rose in Northumberland in April.

Rise in house prices in Northumberland

Chris Bather of the Prestige Awards, right, presents Oliul Khan with the award trophy for Magna Tandoori.

Another award for town restaurant

The plot of land where the proposed units could be built.

Councillors to decide on industrial units plans

Toby Lees was Spartan's man of the match. Picture: Charlie Waugh

Spartans and Quakers in end-to-end game

Father-and-son team Peter and Jabin Cussins.

Alnwick firm Cussins secures huge cash injection
Family firm Cussins is set for continued expansion after receiving increased funding from Lloyds Bank.

Spartans captain Nicky Deverdics and his team couldn't find a way past Banbury United. Picture: Blyth Spartans

Spartans held to a draw by battling Banbury

English schools increasing property prices the most - see the list

Saltfish at Houndgate Townhouse, Darlington town centre

Travel: Fine seafood and Georgian opulence at Darlington hot spot

Ashington manager Ian Skinner at the final whistle. Picture by Ian Brodie.

Homework was key to Ashington's FA Cup success

Canine Adventures, a new dog walking facility at Ancroft.

New business provides fun with exercise for dogs

Blyth Spartans.

Injury time loss for Blyth at Darlington

New figures show the number of confirmed and suspected Omicron cases by local authority area

Interactive map shows spread of Omicron covid variant across UK

Action from the Blyth v Darling match.

Spartans let slip a two-goal lead

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson.

Spartans boss has mixed emotions after Darlington draw

Blyth Spartans manager Michael Nelson.

Spartans boss warns players ahead of Darlington clash

Blyth Spartans FC.

Nash pride after FA Youth Cup victory

Blyth Spartans advanced into the next round of the FA Youth Cup. (Photo credit: Jack Bramley)

Blyth Spartans cruise into next round of FA Youth Cup after thrashing Darlington

Amazon to offer bonuses of up to £1000 of ‘urgently needed’ new hires (PHOTO: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Amazon to offer bonuses of up to £1000 of ‘urgently needed’ new hires

Blyth Spartans striker Dan Maguire. (Photo credit: Bill Broadley)

Maguire feeling back at home after first Spartans goal since returning

Blyth Spartans host Alfreton Town in their 21/22 National League North opener.

Spartans host Alfreton in opener as 21/22 fixtures are released

Athletics.

Harriers blow off cobwebs with first track & field event

LNER are reporting delays to their services due to flooding between Darlington and York. Photo: Getty Images.

Passengers using LNER train services set to face delays
Rail operator LNER have reported that their services are affected due to flooding between Darlington and York.

Tom Curry and his book.

Childhood memories of Amble recalled in new autobiography

Eastern Airways new flight

First flights to London from Teesside Airport

Amazon has announced it will create a further 7,000 UK jobs this year, in order to meet growing demand (Photo: Shutterstock)

Amazon is set to create 7,000 jobs across the UK - here’s how to apply

Samantha May left her Darlington home at around 3pm on Thursday, July 2. She has links to South Shields.

Appeal to find missing 16-year-old girl

Long queues outside McDonald's in Gateshead before 12pm on opening day. Pictures by North News and Pictures

Huge queues outside McDonald's drive-thrus as first North East locations open

Photo credit: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images

These are the areas in the North East with the highest levels of childhood obesi...

Adam Matthews

Sunderland ‘a good fit’ says former Celtic defender Adam Matthews

Emanuele Giaccherini in action at Darlington

Giaccherini scores two for Sunderland at Darlington but happier with 90 minutes

Adam Matthews

Darlington then USA for Sunderland’s ex-Cardiff and Celtic defender Adam Matthew...