Bishop Auckland
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Caravan thief, sex offenders and motoring menaces jailed at court in Durham recently
A gang member who helped steal a £22,000 caravan from Crimdon Dene holiday site has been jailed at Durham Crown Court.
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Three homeless people in Bishop Auckland find help during council walkaround
Calls have been made for greater support for homelessness services after three rough sleepers were found during a council walkaround in Bishop…
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'Our hearts are broken' - Family honour grandad killed in County Durham crash
The family of Andrew Lowther, 60, have paid tribute after he died in a crash near Hamsterley.
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BBC Question Time to return to County Durham for first time in four years
One of the BBC's best-known political programmes is returning to County Durham for the first time in 4 years as Question Time films in Peterlee.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens
Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.
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10 best beauty salons in County Durham and Darlington as nominated by YOU revealed
The Northern Echo is once again on the hunt for the region’s best beauty salon – and today we can reveal our list of finalists.
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Meet Lucy, the Weardale girl who became the face that launched a billion cakes
IN THE 1850s in Nottingham, a mystery woman baked the fluffiest cakes and pastries in town. Her secret?
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New women's-only running club to launch in County Durham to help runners feel safer
A new women-only running club is launching in the Crook and Bishop Auckland area to help women run together and feel safer during the darker winter…
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Pictures as crowds brave the weather for food festival at Durham cricket ground
Hundreds of people flocked to Chester-le-Street Riverside this weekend for the return of food festival Chester-le-Eats.
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Luxury train from County Durham to Edinburgh returns after sell-out success
A luxury rail journey from Weardale to Edinburgh is set to return later this year after its inaugural trip was a sellout success.
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Strictly fans fume as Craig Revel Horwood's brutal score sparks backlash
Strictly Come Dancing viewers criticise Craig Revel Horwood after he gives Shaun Wright-Phillips two points for his cha cha cha, scoring 15 points…
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Latest Strictly Come Dancing updates including, new hosts and lineup
Strictly is back for its 2026 series - here's everything you need to know, including who the judges and hosts are, the celebrity lineup and…
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Medieval burial discoveries to be explored at North East archaeology day event
Tees Archaeology Day on October 3 explores Hart Manor’s 365 Anglo-Saxon burials, medieval life and North East discoveries at Stockton Central…
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County Durham charity and business partner for new free clothing collection service
Bishop Auckland-based Angel Trust has launched a corporate clothing collection service with Husqvarna in Newton Aycliffe, offering free collections…
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How to become a magistrate - County Durham's longest-serving justice speaks
North East magistrate Dorothy Winter backs Government campaign urging people to apply, as ministers target 21,000 trained community volunteers by…
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County Durham couple open vintage children's clothing shop after demand soars
A new vintage clothing shop dedicated to children is set to open its doors in Durham tomorrow.
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13 photos as vintage car lovers pack out Bishop Auckland for annual heritage event
Vintage vehicle enthusiasts packed out Bishop Auckland on Saturday as dozens of classic cars took centre stage at the town's annual Heritage…
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NAMED - Man charged with murder of Darlington mum Leanne Park
A Darlington man has been charged with the murder of care worker Leanne Park who was found dead in a flat above a town centre pub.
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Police remain at scene of house blaze in County Durham which claimed man's life
Police remain at the scene this morning after a man in his 40s died after being pulled from a house blaze in Witton Park.
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Durham police commissioner hails ‘sweeping progress’ after 26 officers join patrols
Durham PCC Joy Allen hails ‘sweeping progress’ in 2025/26 report, with 26 extra officers, £1m hotspot policing and support for 4,500 victims in…
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Step inside this £1.8m County Durham barn conversion complete with indoor pool
House-hunters can snap up this luxury Crook barn conversion, complete with an indoor pool, detached cottage and 28 acres of land.
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London-based landlords 'land banking' empty Bishop Auckland buildings says MP
Sam Rushworth MP has accused London-based property owners of "land banking" empty buildings in Bishop Auckland.