Tees Valley Mayor said the move to lift flight suspensions will see daily Eastern Airways flights to Aberdeen and Belfast reinstated.

Some flights set to resume at Teesside Airport

The flight to Bulgaria coincides with the start of school half-term holidays. It is the first holiday flight from the airport in five years

First holiday flight takes off from Durham Tees Valley Airport

Bag searches and armed police are among the steps taken to tighten security at the event

Tees Valley metro Mayor candidate Sue Jeffrey has unveiled her plan to secure a long-term future for Durham Tees Valley airport. 

It is expected that work on site will begin next April, with the project taking 12 months to complete.

Minister for the Northern Powerhouse James Wharton has agreed to meet campaigners who are fighting to save Durham Tees Valley Airport. 

It follows the UK's air regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, announcing restrictions for air displays following the Shoreham tragedy.