BBC visits area at heart of police investigation after A66 crash

It has been just over two weeks since a crash on the A66 duel carriageway near Middlesborough, which killed seven people - including two police officers.

The BBC's Ed Thomas has travelled to the Grangetown area of the city, which, along with the South Bank area, has been the focus of a large police operation into organised crime following the tragedy.

Speaking to people in the area, some residents spoke growing social issues. One of the BBC camera crew was hit with a shot from a pellet gun while filming.

A scheme to tackle long-term unemployment is being piloted in one of Teesside's most deprived areas.

Alfie rides his unicycle to school every day

"I make it look easy and I kind of feel like it's easy, but I know it's really not."

Town defibrillator destroyed twice in one month

A charity says it is "disappointed" as one of its defibrillators in Hartlepool is targeted again.

Care home residents knit toys for rescued monkeys

A group of knitters from Hazelgrove Court Care Home make gifts for cheeky monkeys at a rescue centre.

A 61-year-old footballer dubbed Jackie Grealish says she will play until she "can't play anymore".

Hometown messages for 'super lucky' Strictly star

Strictly Come Dancing star Lewis Cope is partnered with Katya Jones in the latest series.

Watch: Bella Culley arrives at Luton Airport

The teenager spent nearly six months in prison in Georgia after admitting drug trafficking charges.

Radio enthusiast at risk of losing lifelong hobby

Ray Pratt, who uses a wheelchair, spends his time chatting with people all over the world via radio.

Woman quits job to run silent disco exercise group

The Silent Steppers began in Hartlepool with less than 10 members and a year later, dozens attend.

Meet Jaeger, the stray pup being trained to fight crime

The Belgian Malinois pup starts training after being found stray on the streets of Hartlepool.

Teenage content creator celebrates Teesside

Billingham Snaps is documenting a changing town and sharing Teesside pride on social media.

Volunteer knits hundreds of blankets for guide dogs

Dot Robinson, who lives in Yarm, has helped raise more than 20 guide dogs over the past 10 years.

The litter picker who earned a shock 'thank you'

Elliot Gordon, who is mostly non-verbal and has autism, is rewarded by a grateful community.

Teesside's Perfect Chicken, which has members from Lazenby, says the village club is struggling.

Traditional market searching for young traders

A market which has been running for 700 years is giving young traders a chance to sell their wares.

Keeping sea shanties alive through a kids' choir

Social media hype and a local shanty group are teaching a new generation coastal folk music.

More than £4,000 is raised for a bronze statue on Saltburn pier, where Hendrix was a familiar face.

Bare-knuckle boxing: From car park scraps to championship titles

Gary Fox used to be involved in illegal street fights but now makes a living as a professional fighter.

Spennymoor Town v Aldershot Town commentary

Spennymoor Town faces Aldershot Town at Wembley for the FA Trophy final at 16:15 BST.

Crooner, 14, prefers Frank Sinatra to rap music

George Robinson's performances have had millions of views on social media.