Billingham9 mins agoBella Culley freed from Georgian prisonThe 19-year-old from Teesside, who was charged with drug trafficking, is eight months pregnant.9 mins ago20 hrs agoTeesside and County Durham stories from this weekStories include Bella Culley's sentence being reduced in Tbilisi and otters play at a river barrage.20 hrs ago1 day agoMy pregnant teen toasts bread over a candle flame in Georgian prison, mum saysBillingham teenager Bella Culley is facing two years in prison in Georgia, South Caucasus.1 day ago6 days agoBella Culley's sentence reduced to two yearsThe pregnant 19-year-old faces drugs charges in Georgia and is back in court on Monday.6 days ago6 days agoAnn Ming in minister plea to keep killer in jailJulie Hogg's family says there is an "endless trauma" to repeated parole hearings for her killer.6 days ago12 Oct 2025Eleven play parks could 'gradually close' The council says it does not have the funds to refurbish all the play parks across the borough. 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025'I left school struggling to read and write'Luke Hall is one of many adults in the North East with low literacy skills, according to studies.12 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Bella Culley case delay to 'finalise plea bargain'It is understood her family has raised enough money to significantly reduce any jail time imposed. 9 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Loose horses reunited with owner after appealCleveland Police says the horses were collected by a friend of the animals' owner. 8 Oct 2025...
