Tyne Tees Money

The woman was called by fraudsters claiming to be from her bank - they told her she needed to send her bank cards to Merseyside to protect her against fraud.

Thousands of teachers across the country have taken to picket lines for a final day of strike action.

Blyth, in Northumberland, has been promised £20.7million for housing, CCTV to tackle antisocial behaviour and to help provide qualifications for young people.