Ronald Whelan faces extradition over an alleged plot to import 100kg of high-purity Colombian cocaine.

The charity says it is "confident" there will be no gap in the service before its new building is ready.

Premier League referee David Coote is suspended with immediate effect by refereeing body PGMOL.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority could invest £585,000 in the Salt & Tar venue in Bootle.

Liverpool City Council is expected to announce next year whether it will approve the hotel's plans.

Council leader Liam Robinson says that "detailed work" is underway to mitigate the budget deficit.

Bernard and Joan O’Malley, who founded a leading produce firm, died within days of each other aged 88.

Esther Ghey says her daughter had wanted "everything pink" for her 18th birthday.

The National Trust aims to convert disused farmland in Sefton into a thriving woodland habitat.

The council says instead of selling the land to Lex Greensill it wants to turn it into woodland.

Charlie Eve aka the History Magpie, tells the tale of the last Viking raid.

Bob goes out on street sweeps with Cornerstone to support the homeless.

The Boro legend speaks at length about "the toughest year of his life"

12-year-old Alfie has competed in three Rubik's Cube championships.

Dr Noweed Ahmad performs life-changing surgery that allows deaf people to hear.

Hartlepool United appoint caretaker boss Lennie Lawrence, 76, as manager until the end of the season.

Meet Nana Dillon - an 86-year-old from Middlesbrough who is proving "age is just a number".

Law student Joel Wilson and his typewriter are becoming a popular sight in York city centre.

Candra Redshaw, from Darlington, is in the British Junior Drag Racing finals.

The black Labrador goes out on street sweeps to help a charity speak with vulnerable people.

UK Border Force find 25kg of cocaine in a Darlington man's suitcase after he flies in from Mexico.

Their owner thanks people for their help after finding the birds three miles away.

A deal has been agreed for the Darlington store to stay open.

A report on the summer riots shows asylum seekers and refugees were afraid to leave their homes.

The owners of a coffee shop in Stockton say they have seen footfall drop significantly.

A petition to relocate the town's Christmas tree to the town centre gets more than 750 signatures.

Owner PD Ports says action is needed to stop wild camping on the peninsula by Redcar Beach.

The trust says it it took the decision following feedback from patients and their families.

Hartlepool Borough Council is told Intro Bar started operating despite no planning permission.

Inspectors say six people were found working at a pizza restaurant and car wash without visas.

A full-time fraud financial advocate will support victims in pursing compensation.

Dame Esther says people should contact MPs with "good reasons" for a change in the law.

An exhibition is being held to promote discussion and awareness during Black History Month.

Buildings that are normally inaccessible can now be explored virtually using smartphones.

Achieving Championship survival this season will "taste all the better for the suffering" Portsmouth are currently experiencing, says winger Matt Ritchie.

Former Welsh international and commentator Dave Edwards joins Chris Wise and Andy Moon

Why Southampton boss Russell Martin remains calm despite nine defeats in 11 games leaving them bottom of the Premier League.

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says Saturday's win over Preston was much needed going into the international break.

Colby Bishop has described the months that followed his open heart surgery as "horrific" after making a goalscoring return to the Portsmouth team.

A story about runaway raccoon sisters was among our most read in the south this week.

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

The planning inspector said the proposal would "overwhelm" the manor house the hotel is based in.

The wooden boat took on water very quickly as it tried to navigate the harbour in the early hours.

James and John Makanjuola set up a cleaning business because of "disgusting" student digs.

Anti-pollution campaigners joined Southern Water at a public meeting in Newport.

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Heather is one of dozens of people in Portsmouth living in temporary accommodation.

The plans will be re-examined after public support for keeping the school at its current site.

Call of Duty: Vanguard character Lt Arthur Kingsley was based on World War Two paratrooper Sidney Cornell.

A police force formally rejects 72 complaints against officers by patients' relatives.