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Emergency services in Meadowfield following a crash

Man dies after County Durham crash that sparked air ambulance response

Trainlines blocked after police 'incident'.

Trainlines blocked after police 'incident'.

Cleveland Police

Middlesbrough-Redcar trainlines blocked and Manchester Airport route impacted

Darlington fire

Darlington fire

Man appears in court charged with arson after Darlington DL1 evacuated

A dolphin in Redcar on Monday (September 14)

A dolphin in Redcar on Monday (September 14)

Dolphins spotted leaping from sea this morning in latest North East sighting

Emma Kirk-Odunubi.

Emma Kirk-Odunubi.

Great North Run

Runner's 'worst experience' after racial abuse at Great North Run spurs investigation

Ripon Workhouse Museum

Ripon Workhouse Museum

Old book found in attic tells how dale united to help the poor stay off the streets

Planning and development

Public inquiry into refusal of 'ridiculous' plan for 600 homes kicks off tomorrow

LIVE - Roads closed near Riverside Stadium as police deal with 'incident'

LIVE - Roads closed near Riverside Stadium as police deal with 'incident'

Cleveland Police

LIVE - Road closed near Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium after 'incident'

Bishop Auckland Christmas Town

Bishop Auckland Christmas Town

Questions raised over Bishop Auckland Christmas Town after passes removed from sale

The bridge would be built over the A19 near the Exelby Services. Photo: Google.

The bridge would be built over the A19 near the Exelby Services. Photo: Google.

North Yorkshire Council

A19 crossing safety fears for Coast to Coast walkers to be raised with mayor

Great North Run

Great North Run

Great North Run

Tragedy as two runners in their 20s die after collapsing during Great North Run

Cleveland Police

Family’s lives 'will never be the same’ after man killed over £900 drug debt

Geordie Coppers will air on Channel 4 tonight.

Geordie Coppers will air on Channel 4 tonight.

Everything you need to know: North East police show Geordie Coppers on TV tonight

Family banned from keeping animals after 'severe neglect' left one dog put down

Max Cashman, left, Lee Bradshaw, centre, and Declan Moor, right, have been jailed for the manslaughter of Aiden Matthews.

Max Cashman, left, Lee Bradshaw, centre, and Declan Moor, right, have been jailed for the manslaughter of Aiden Matthews.

Cleveland Police

Three jailed over fatal alley attack on man who owed £900 drug debt

Jury considers verdict in Mark Faulds sex abuse trial

Jury considers verdict in Mark Faulds sex abuse trial

Durham Constabulary

Jury considers verdict in trial of man accused of grooming and raping teenager

Ann Ming with her grandson Kevin Hogg

Ann Ming with her grandson Kevin Hogg

'We are doing a life sentence' - Ann Ming and grandson on looming parole hearing

A giant bell was recovered by divers in Marske over the weekend.

A giant bell was recovered by divers in Marske over the weekend.

Mysterious 'giant' bell recovered off North East coast leaves locals baffled

Lynn Topping has been wating four years for an NHS refund on £7,200 of care home fees for her mum.

Lynn Topping has been wating four years for an NHS refund on £7,200 of care home fees for her mum.

County Durham woman slams four year wait for NHS decision on £7k care home fee rebate

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Mason Jones, 30

Mason Jones, 30

'Was the stabbing a deliberate act?’ - Murder trial hears of 6cm-deep stab wound

Car completely destroyed in 'deliberate fire' in North East

St Johns Close in Stockton

St Johns Close in Stockton

Man arrested after petrol poured over vehicle in Stockton

St Peter’s church, Princes Street, Bishop Auckland

St Peter’s church, Princes Street, Bishop Auckland

Fire at disused County Durham church sees firefighters at scene for two hours

Cleveland Police

Three men sentenced to total of 18 years for New Year's Eve manslaughter - live

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Firefighters at DL1 following a wheelie bin blaze

PRIMARY1 of 3
Firefighters at DL1 following a wheelie bin blaze

Police name man charged with arson after DL1 complex evacuated due to fire

Police tape at the cordon across a crime scene

Police tape at the cordon across a crime scene

Police incident

Body of man in his 60s found in canal as police investigate incident

County Durham rapist Harrison Strange

County Durham rapist Harrison Strange

Durham Constabulary

'Misogynistic' Spennymoor rapist who attacked three girls is caged for 13 years

Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East

Philip Hewitson received an 11-month prison sentence for attempted burglary and vehicle interference, all committed overnight on April29/30

Philip Hewitson received an 11-month prison sentence for attempted burglary and vehicle interference, all committed overnight on April29/30

Durham Crown Court

Man with 100 convictions found asleep near scene of County Durham burglary bid

One child will join Santa onboard his news sleigh for a ride through the crowds at Darlington Christmas Lights Switch On

One child will join Santa onboard his news sleigh for a ride through the crowds at Darlington Christmas Lights Switch On

One child to win the first flight on Santa’s new sleigh this Christmas

Sir Peter Vardy, right, visits the New Warlands Farm development

Sir Peter Vardy, right, visits the New Warlands Farm development

Jobs and careers

Business leader praises progress at autism charity’s County Durham farm project

Teesside University Student's Union

Teesside University Student's Union

10 Teesside bars and clubs to check out during Freshers' Week 2026

Richard Flinton In Grounds Of County Hall.

Richard Flinton In Grounds Of County Hall.

North Yorkshire Council

Retiring North Yorkshire Council chief executive gets pay package of £244,575

Drivers have been warned of delays

Drivers have been warned of delays

Drivers to face week of overnight A66 convoy delays as roadworks get underway

McDonald's in Consett

McDonald's in Consett

Teenager arrested after man left unconscious in attack at County Durham McDonald's

Man in hoodie smashes windscreen after 'recklessly' following car on A689

the former Fyndoune Community College site.

the former Fyndoune Community College site.

Durham County Council

Five plans Durham County Council has decided this week you might have missed

Free Bishop Auckland history fair to feature classic cars and heritage displays

Scarlett Moffatt is preparing to welcome her second baby with partner Scott.

Scarlett Moffatt is preparing to welcome her second baby with partner Scott.

Scarlett Moffatt shares glimpse into County Durham baby shower as due date nears

Hownsgill Viaduct in Consett is set to be resurfaced.

Hownsgill Viaduct in Consett is set to be resurfaced.

Local government

Historic County Durham viaduct surface to be replaced after 'deterioration'

Police officers will attend events and increase patrols throughout September to offer advice and support to students.

Police officers will attend events and increase patrols throughout September to offer advice and support to students.

Cleveland Police

Police launch anti-spiking campaign ahead of Freshers' Week events across Teesside

'Predatory' ex-Teesside cleric sexually abused young men

The location of the proposed Pannal development. Photo: Google.

The location of the proposed Pannal development. Photo: Google.

Plans for 150 homes on North Yorkshire green belt land submitted

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Darlington exhibition charts the history of local buses and private operators

Teenager arrested after man left unconscious in attack at County Durham McDonald's

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'

Family banned from keeping animals after 'severe neglect' left one dog put down

Why Newcastle boss says Leeds United duo provide an example for his own young stars

RECAP - Darlington DL1 complex evacuated due to fire in car park

Sport

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg

Middlesbrough FC

Kim Hellberg's 'crazy' assessment as Middlesbrough prepare for opportunity to go top

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg

Middlesbrough FC

Middlesbrough injury blow as Kim Hellberg explains Millwall team selection thinking

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle at St James' Park

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle at St James' Park

Newcastle United FC

Why Newcastle boss says Leeds United duo provide an example for his own young stars

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

Arsenal take next step after Mikel Arteta's furious Sunderland rant

Jack Mitchell on a previous vist to the Redcar winner's enclosure

Jack Mitchell on a previous vist to the Redcar winner's enclosure

Jack’s the lad to watch at Races as Roger Varian filly aims for five in a row

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Business

Wynsors Sunderland is closing.

Wynsors Sunderland is closing.

Mondella Capital

Popular shoe chain to close two North East stores as closing-down sales get underway

There are currently more than 45 Wynsors World of Shoes stores across the UK.

There are currently more than 45 Wynsors World of Shoes stores across the UK.

Mondella Capital

UK shoe chain set to shut 17 stores as closing down sales begin - see the full list

Former owners, L-R: Vicki Busby, Rachel McLaine, and Carl Blake.

Former owners, L-R: Vicki Busby, Rachel McLaine, and Carl Blake.

North East venue with 'best bottomless brunch' sold as owners begin new chapter

This Saltburn café is perfect for a weekend brunch

This Saltburn café is perfect for a weekend brunch

Independent business

Independent Saltburn café inside ex school building that's wowing vegan customers

Ruth Middleton at the new shop in Blackwellgate, Darlington.

Ruth Middleton at the new shop in Blackwellgate, Darlington.

Darlington pet boutique goes from strength to strength after town centre move

Northumbrian Water employees have been supporting the refurbishment of Weardale Pool in County Durham

Northumbrian Water employees have been supporting the refurbishment of Weardale Pool in County Durham

Much-loved County Durham pool set for new lease of life after volunteer effort

The Pioneering Care Centre’s (PCC) garden won second place in the 2026 Great Aycliffe Town Council Best Community Garden Awards

The Pioneering Care Centre’s (PCC) garden won second place in the 2026 Great Aycliffe Town Council Best Community Garden Awards

Newton Aycliffe community garden celebrates success in town awards

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Ripon Workhouse Museum

Ripon Workhouse Museum

Old book found in attic tells how dale united to help the poor stay off the streets

A giant bell was recovered by divers in Marske over the weekend.

A giant bell was recovered by divers in Marske over the weekend.

Mysterious 'giant' bell recovered off North East coast leaves locals baffled

Kirkby Fleetham Hall and church in their secluded dingly dell

Kirkby Fleetham Hall and church in their secluded dingly dell

Historic North Yorkshire church restoration marked with local history day

A Darlington & District Services bus in the Leadyard in Darlington in the late 1950s. Everyone enjoys The Northern Echo, says the advert, especially when it is full of pictures of old buses. Picture: JW Armstrong Trust

A Darlington & District Services bus in the Leadyard in Darlington in the late 1950s. Everyone enjoys The Northern Echo, says the advert, especially when it is full of pictures of old buses. Picture: JW Armstrong Trust

Darlington exhibition charts the history of local buses and private operators

Street Memories of Durham by Michael Richardson (Amberley, £15.99)

Street Memories of Durham by Michael Richardson (Amberley, £15.99)

New book showcases Durham’s changing streets and people through historic photographs

The Second World War bombing decoy control shelter near Great Burdon in 2003

The Second World War bombing decoy control shelter near Great Burdon in 2003

NORTHERN PERSPECTIVES

Grade II-listed wartime Starfish decoy bunker survives on Darlington's eastern edge

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Old book found in attic tells how dale united to help the poor stay off the streets

Going for a walk instead of taking the car for short journeys can increase your daily movement Picture: PA

Ten minutes of movement can help break up long periods of sitting, expert says

Wynsors Sunderland is closing.

Mondella Capital

Popular shoe chain to close two North East stores as closing-down sales get underway

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Teesside University Student's Union

Teesside University Student's Union

10 Teesside bars and clubs to check out during Freshers' Week 2026

Geordie Coppers will air on Channel 4 tonight.

Geordie Coppers will air on Channel 4 tonight.

Everything you need to know: North East police show Geordie Coppers on TV tonight

Free Bishop Auckland history fair to feature classic cars and heritage displays

Bishop Auckland Christmas Town

Bishop Auckland Christmas Town

Questions raised over Bishop Auckland Christmas Town after passes removed from sale

Metrocentre offering uni students more than 100 shopping discounts in one night

Psycho Path is back for 2026

Psycho Path is back for 2026

First look inside spine-tingling County Durham horror maze ahead of opening

Clique salon boss opens second Darlington site after transforming empty unit

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He was known for designing outfits for a number of celebrities, picking up nine Emmy awards across his decades-long career for his costume design on a range of variety and concert shows (Alamy/PA)

He was known for designing outfits for a number of celebrities, picking up nine Emmy awards across his decades-long career for his costume design on a range of variety and concert shows (Alamy/PA)

Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher and Diana Ross, dies aged 87

Some 34 people are believed to have been dismissed from Rockstar in October last year across the UK and Canada (Jane Barlow/PA)

Some 34 people are believed to have been dismissed from Rockstar in October last year across the UK and Canada (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sharing Rockstar emails on Discord was ‘egregious breach’ of policy – tribunal

Fiona Donohoe (centre), the mother of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, arriving at Belfast Coroner’s Court, where the inquest into the death of her son (Mark Marlow/PA)

Fiona Donohoe (centre), the mother of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, arriving at Belfast Coroner’s Court, where the inquest into the death of her son (Mark Marlow/PA)

Noah Donohoe inquest jury set to continue into fifth day of deliberations

The Duke of Sussex during a visit to Birmingham’s NEC as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games in 2027 (Aaron Chown/PA)

The Duke of Sussex during a visit to Birmingham’s NEC as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games in 2027 (Aaron Chown/PA)

King’s aide encourages Uganda back into Invictus Games fold

Oasis are to return to Ireland after announcing they will play Slane Castle in September next year (PA)

Oasis are to return to Ireland after announcing they will play Slane Castle in September next year (PA)

Oasis to play Slane Castle in September next year

US President Donald Trump says he is the only guardrail needed against rogue artificial intelligence (Liam McBurney/PA)

US President Donald Trump says he is the only guardrail needed against rogue artificial intelligence (Liam McBurney/PA)

Donald Trump says attempts to limit AI part of ‘sick conspiracy’

The Ministry of Defence said the UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident (Alamy/PA)

The Ministry of Defence said the UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident (Alamy/PA)

Member of UK armed forces killed in crash in Ukraine

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