Middlesbrough artist Mackenzie Thorpe helps spread unity message after riots
The Middlesbrough-born artist worked with children at a local primary school to spread a message of hope and togetherness.
Julia Barthram
Reporter & Presenter, ITV Tyne Tees
Follow @JuliaBarthramJulia has reported on the people and places of the North East for 20 years. She is based in Sunderland with a particular interest in telling stories from Wearside and in reporting on environmental issues.
'It's scarred me, just you can't see my scars' - one woman's story of abuse
A victim of domestic abuse hopes her story will help others get early help as violence against women and girls is put in the spotlight.
Honour for teenage soldier who died four weeks after posting in Cyprus
Guardsman Graeme Lawson, 17, was the first soldier to be killed while serving with the UN in Cyprus half a century ago.