The Boldons

Simon Miller was a "proud" veteran who served a tour in Afghanistan, his family say.

Critics say the council should be "fixing damp homes" and "repairing roads" with the money instead.

The pair cause tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage during a spree of burglaries.

A council says the first week of a planned three-week walkout by the GMB union has been scrapped.

Joseph, 11, has been offered places at two prestigious ballet schools but needs to raise £40,000.