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A crowd of smiling staff and councillors looking up the stairs of a new homeless hub. The door is open behind them.

Three new hubs for homeless people to open

Three new hubs with beds for homeless people are opening in County Durham.

A large black plastic tiered planter has been tipped on to its side in the middle of a circular paved area of a garden. Green hedges and bushes ring the wall at the perimeter.

Vandal attack spree 'heartbreaking' for town

Police are deploying an extra 26 officers to Spennymoor to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour.

Joy Allen staring into the camera with her hands resting on a surface in front of her. She's got shoulder-length blonde hair and is wearing bright red lipstick. She's wearing a dark jacket that some people would say is blue and others green, with a matching skirt. She's standing in what looks like a police station. There are computers behind.

Volunteers sought to scrutinise police custody

Volunteers will make sure detainees are receiving appropriate care, Durham PCC says.

A group of older men and one woman at the front, wearing royal service uniform, march with flags on a beach promenade.

Teesside stories you may have missed this week

Stories from Teesside include VE Day celebrations and grandmothers knitting jumpers for penguins.

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Spennymoor Town v Aldershot Town commentary

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

Spennymoor fans Sean, Alan and Claire on Wembley Way hours before kick-off. They're all wearing black, white and red football kit tops. Alan also has a black and white Spennymoor Town scarf folded around his neck and has one a black and white fancy dress curly hair wig. Claire is wearing a black and white jester's hat. It's sunny and they're all wearing sunglasses.

Spennymoor Town fans gather ahead of Wembley final

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

Graeme and Gemma Lee embracing in their kitchen. He is wearing a black polo shirt and she is wearing a leopard print top. Both are smiling and looking very happy.

Wife's cancer inspires team for final, says boss

Gemma Lee, who was told she had a year to live, says the FA Trophy final is a "massive reward".

A man wearing a navy jumper holds a cheque and a black and white striped football shirt up, as he stands next to another man, who is wearing a grey gilet with a football emblem on it, over a white shirt. He is holding up an orange hi-vis jacket. Both are standing on a football pitch on a sunny day. Black and white seats are behind them.

Fan pays £1,000 to get others to Wembley final

Gary Finley says he wants to help the club get the best backing it can by contributing financially.

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness primary School pupils at their breakfast club. They are sitting around a small table playing with plastic plant pots.

Grant trialled for 'crippling cost of childcare'

Some County Durham families will be able to apply for up to £6,800, the North East mayor says.