News & Politics
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North East woman praises foot and ankle school for easing surgery fears
A North East woman who feared going into hospital has praised an NHS scheme helping patients prepare for foot and ankle surgery and recover faster.
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Hour-by-hour Darlington forecast as Storm Boelo brings 60mph gusts today
Storm Boelo is continuing to batter Darlington and County Durham today, with gusts of up to 60mph and heavy showers forecast before conditions gradually improve.
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Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
Serbians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a showdown between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a student-led movement
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Lost village appears as drought continues at popular Ladybower reservoir
It is now almost 85 years since two villages in the Peak District were flooded to create a new reservoir.
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All 8 of Slovakia’s regional heads were reelected
Slovakia's regional elections have seen all eight incumbents reelected
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Newcastle’s Assembly Rooms reopens with a haunting Jekyll and Hyde stage adaptation
HALLOWEEN gets bigger and scarier every year and I’m all for that.
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Seven-year-old North East chess champion claims national podium spot
Newcastle schoolboy Hansen Ji, 7, finishes third in the national UK Chess Challenge Terafinal after becoming British under-1500 rapidplay champion.
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North East city centre drivers offered an extra free hour of parking
Motorists visiting Sunderland city centre can park for longer at no extra cost under a scheme aimed at attracting more shoppers and visitors.
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Fallen tree blocks main road in North Yorkshire – police on scene
A fallen tree has blocked a main road between Malton and Pickering. It comes as Storm Boelo hits the county.
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Bulgaria heads to the polls for first round of presidential election
The campaign has focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an increase in drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast in the Black Sea, as well as rising energy prices and inflation. #EuropeNews
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Marra hands finance brief to leadership rival Fagan in first shadow cabinet
Michael Marra has named his first shadow cabinet as Scottish Labour leader, handing rival Joe Fagan the finance brief and claiming official opposition status at Holyrood after Amanda Bland's departure from Malcolm Offord's group.
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Almost 1,000 arrests across France as protesters clashed with police
Some 70,000 law enforcement officers were mobilised ahead of Saturday's planned protests after authorities bolstered security following last weekend's riots. #EuropeNews
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Serbia goes to polls to choose between Vučić and student movement
The election is being seen as a referendum on Vučić’s political dominance and the political system that has been in place in Serbia for more than a decade. #EuropeNews
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Woman, 19, fighting for life after Brisbane drive-by shooting injures four
She is in critical condition, police say
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The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
Andrew Woosnam took millions from his companies before leaving creditors including HMRC out of pocket
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Fallen tree blocks main road in North Yorkshire – police on scene
A fallen tree has blocked a main road between Malton and Pickering. It comes as Storm Boelo hits the county.
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Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
Exclusive: Research for the Guardian says ‘pre-pack’ administration deals pay far less to creditors
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Leeds Bradford Airport chaos as Storm Boelo forces plane to 'circle three times'
An amber weather warning for wind is in place across parts of the region
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Boozed-up County Durham man raped woman in North Yorkshire
A woman may never fully recover from being raped by a holidaymaker during his visit to North Yorkshire earlier this year, York Crown Court heard.
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‘I can’t believe I get to see that’: One Born Every Minute is back for a 12th series
Reality TV show returns to focus on childbirth, diversity and the sharing of stories in a social media age
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One unexpected phone call from Mel Gibson made Scots actor Cosmo a star
This week’s Icon frequently plays burly, stern authority figures, and sometimes Santa Claus. Highly successful yet humble, he suffers still from imposter syndrome and is – ye ken – an opsimath. But we’ll come to that later (as opsimaths tend to do).
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Two missing Bradford teenage boys believed to be travelling together - What we know
Two Bradford teenagers who have been reported missing are believed to be travelling together.
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Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation
The Israeli military has carried out a massive operation in the occupied West Bank, displacing hundreds of Palestinians
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Liverpool: Why are Andoni Iraola's side struggling for goals in the Premier League?
Liverpool have scored 15 goals in four cup games this season, but have managed only nine goals in seven Premier League matches.
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Full list of attractions and events closed today as Storm Boelo batters the region
Popular attractions across County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire and the wider North East have been forced to close today as Storm Boelo continues to batter the region.
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LIVE - Hundreds of homes left without power across County Durham as storm hits
- Good morning and welcome to our Northern Echo live breaking news blog. - Hundreds of homes across County Durham are without power this morning as Storm Boelo continues to bring strong winds across the region. - Northern Powergrid is working to restore supplies to affected properties. - It’s Anna Barnes signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops. - If you have been affected by a power cut, or have any pictures or information, and it is safe to do so, please get in touch by emailing anna.barnes@newsquest.co.uk.
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County Durham reality TV star opens up about lifelong battle with OCD
County Durham television personality Kelly Waite is hoping to shine a light on the reality of obsessive compulsive disorder after appearing in a Channel 5 documentary.
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English mayors to get new powers and more funding to boost regional growth
The PM says it will prevent local leaders from having to go ‘cap in hand’ to Whitehall
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‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
Humanitarian catastrophe largely ignored as rivals Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu vow to end Hamas rule
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Dogger Bank scheme releases more than 1,000 juvenile lobsters into North Sea
1,054 juvenile European lobsters released off Yorkshire by Dogger Bank Wind Farm and Whitby Lobster Hatchery in North Sea conservation scheme.
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Auckland Palace concert to raise funds for County Durham youth organisations
Auckland Palace hosts a November 12 fundraising concert for the High Sheriff of Durham’s Youth Awards, supporting young people and grassroots groups.
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'Just live your life' - North Yorkshire centenarian shares simple advice
A Bedale woman has celebrated her 100th birthday with an opera singer, a special cake and a family reunion that brought relatives together from across the world.
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To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple
Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models
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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 week 5 exit leaked with fans left 'heartbroken'
The week five elimination on Strictly Come Dancing 2026 has been leaked ahead of the BBC results show on Sunday (October 25) - who is going home?
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Amanda Owen's youngest daughter Nancy shows off unexpected talent away from Ravenseat
Amanda Owen's youngest daughter Nancy is preparing for a ballet exam as Our Farm Next Door follows the Owen children's changing lives at Ravenseat.
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Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
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How Darlington retirement village residents are finding joy through singing
Residents at a Darlington retirement village are keeping active and boosting their wellbeing through weekly singing sessions led by a professional singer.
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Catering supervisor celebrates 35 years with West Yorkshire care group
A CATERING supervisor is celebrating 35 years of service
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Stakeknife's Scottish spymaster: The dark secrets of Northern Ireland's 'Dirty War'
Our Writer at Large has investigated Ulster's Dirty War for decades. Here, he talks to the veteran BBC reporter, John Ware, about the role of Scottish army officer Gordon Kerr
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Key players in Israeli election as Benjamin Netanyahu fights for his political life
Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds
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New Mediterranean and Greek festive market coming to Durham this Christmas
Durham’s new Mediterranean and Greek Christmas market is coming to Christchurch, with festive food, gifts, crafts and wreath-making
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Inside the Greens' conference as party plots new path to power amid financial woes
The mood among the three hundred or so Scottish Greens members gathered in Eden Court Theatre in Inverness was upbeat after months seeing a record 15 MSPs elected in May.
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Police increasingly concerned for missing 88-year-old last seen in Darlington
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man in his 80s last seen in Darlington.
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North East venues join exclusive scheme serving food and drink deals from just £5
A Taste of Redcar and Cleveland returns in November, with venues across the region participating in fixed-price offers for locals and residents.
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‘Disneyland’ North East holiday park expansion approved after plans were rejected
Plans for a huge expansion of a Northumberland holiday park have been approved on appeal.
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Storm Boelo LIVE - North East battered by powerful winds and heavy rain
The North East is being battered by strong winds this weekend as Storm Boelo takes hold.
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El Clasico: Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid aim to stop Barcelona’s record-winning run
Barcelona aim to make La Liga history against Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho looking to end their winning run.
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‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way
BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon
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Signs suggest Thomas Markle Sr may be ‘sex offender of the grossest kind’, says Philippine minister
Exclusive: Forensic analysis of found images continues as Meghan’s father denies possessing child sexual abuse images
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Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after Houthi rebel strikes knocked it out of service