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A firefighter standing in a burning field wearing a yellow helmet, a black jacket with yellow stripes on the cuffs and gloves. They are holding a yellow tool to hack away at the dry plants and prevent the spread of the fire.

Deliberate fires 'devastating' for wildlife

Firefighters say they are spotting birds nests while tackling deliberate fires.

Head and torso shot of an elderly couple. Ivan Wetherell, on the left is partially bald, with bush eyebrows and is wearing a blue shirt and tie, with glasses dangling from his neck on a cord. Pat Wetherell is wearing pale blue graduation robes over a grey top, and a mortar board. Both are smiling.

Woman, 79, notches up third degree

Pat Wetherell says she may even consider doing a fourth - a PhD - as "you're never too old".

Flames burning among trees with thick smoke in the air. In the distance, through the smoke, the bright orange sun can be seen just above the trees on the horizon.

Deliberate wildfires set 'far too often'

Cleveland Fire Brigade says each "disheartening" arson pulls vital resources away from emergencies.

Artist's impression of the proposed Eston Precinct redevelopment showing a number of single-storey brick buildings with large glass windows and doors either side of a landscaped area. Four cars are parked in bays at the front of the area.

Demolition to begin in £10m precinct revamp

There are retailers interested in the transformation of Eston Precinct, the council says.

A large three storey court building made from red bricks, with long narrow dark windows and a pyramid shaped porch roof supported by four large stone columns around the main door

Teenage burglary gang stole and crashed car

The teenagers reached 85mph and went through red lights before crashing into a wall, a judge hears.

The large, round sinkhole is full of mud and water. It is surround by low plastic red fencing, with taller metal fences around it.

New fencing after sinkhole barriers removed

It comes after previous attempts to secure the site were hampered by anti-social behaviour.

A selfie on John Donaldson who has short, light hair. He is wearing a black hoodie and has black headphones in his ears.

Man denies murdering 34-year-old

A 38-year-old man will go on trial next year after pleading not guilty to murdering John Donaldson.

A selfie on John Donaldson who has short, light hair. He is wearing a black hoodie and has black headphones in his ears.

Man charged with murder after stabbing

A 38-year-old man appears before magistrates charged with the murder of John Donaldson.

A close-up head shot of John Donaldson wearing a grey hoodie and smiling.

Man arrested following fatal street stabbing

The victim has been named as 34-year-old John Donaldson, described by his family as "much loved".