North East
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Darlington MP says women need more help to tackle violence amid national 'epidemic'
Darlington women and girls need more help to tackle violence, the town's MP has warned, as police figures reveal thousands of sexual offences across the region.
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North East schoolchildren star in City of Culture 2029 bid film
Middlesbrough schoolchildren star in a campaign film supporting the town’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, celebrating community and creativity.
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North East charity seeks £5 donations for Christmas meals project
A North East charity is asking for donations to provide Christmas meals, company and a warm welcome for people experiencing homelessness.
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North air ambulance charity raises £1.2m towards replacing ageing helicopter fleet
Great North Air Ambulance Service raises more than £1.2m through Operation SOS to fund a third helicopter and secure critical care across the North.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
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Best cosy autumnal walks around the North East from lakeside strolls to valley views
From colourful woodland trails and historic parkland to lakeside strolls and spectacular valley views, the North East is home to some of the country's best autumn walks.
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North East hotel expands art display after thousands of pounds in sales
Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland expands its North East art display after guests buy thousands of pounds’ worth of paintings by 20 regional artists at the hotel.
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Peter Rabbit trail auction raises record £300,000 for North East hospice
Peter Rabbit sculptures raise a record £300,000 for St Oswald’s Hospice after Newcastle and North Tyneside public art trail auction on October 13.
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Railway manager retires after 32-year career across North East and North Yorkshire
TransPennine Express station manager Mike Drewery retires after 32 years on the railway, having led teams across North Yorkshire and the North East.
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Teesside travel agent named best in UK says bucket list trips are booming
Libby Gray of Hays Travel Teesside Park has been named the UK's top travel agent at the Travel Industry Awards.
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New phase begins on £6.2m North East walking and cycling scheme
Hartlepool’s £6.2m town centre connectivity scheme enters phase two, improving three miles of walking and cycling routes to the marina and seafront.
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York spinout brings Hollywood-quality virtual worlds to independent filmmakers
York spinout PXLD AI is bringing Hollywood-quality visual effects to filmmakers, placing actors in virtual worlds from any camera while preserving performances.
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Cheap North East houses on sale for less than £10,000 each - see where
From a £9,000 terrace to a £10,000 two-bedroom home, see three North East houses heading to auction.
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Husband's heartfelt tribute to former Barnard Castle dentist after sad death aged 59
A heartbroken husband has paid tribute to his wife of 27 years, describing her as a kind, caring woman who spent her life helping others.
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£8.4m Newton Aycliffe factory project 'paused over inheritance tax changes'
Newton Aycliffe’s £8.4m factory project, potentially supporting more than 500 jobs, is paused amid uncertainty over inheritance tax on SSAS pensions from April 2027.
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County Durham's Kynren joins Disneyland Paris as one of Europe's top family parks
Kynren – The Storied Lands in Bishop Auckland has been named a Top New Attraction at the Parksmania Awards, joining Disneyland Paris among winners of the prestigious European tourism honours.
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Scots back renewables but reject immediate end to North Sea drilling, study shows
Most Scots back net zero and renewable energy investment, while IPPR Scotland research finds support for case-by-case North Sea oil and gas decisions.
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York spinout brings Hollywood-quality virtual worlds to independent filmmakers
York spinout PXLD AI is bringing Hollywood-quality visual effects to filmmakers, placing actors in virtual worlds from any camera while preserving performances.
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Battle-scarred flag from Trafalgar to go on show in North East 221 years on
Today's Object of the Week is a battered survivor of one of Britain's most famous battles, with a remarkable story stitched deep into the history of the North East.
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Britain's Got Talent winner's rise to fame from County Durham town to big screen
How has Lee Ridley has gone from local journalist to one of Britain’s favourite comedians? His story is one driven by determination, humour and North East pride.
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M&S store smashed up as van crashes in North East retail park leaving two in hospital
Two people were taken to hospital after a Citroën Berlingo crashed into a Marks & Spencer store at Silverlink Retail Park, forcing shoppers to evacuate.
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Man charged with attempted murder of man found injured and bleeding after stabbing
A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing on Yarm Lane in Stockton left a 45-year-old man with serious injuries.
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New Mexican restaurant and tequila bar to open in Harrogate
A new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar is preparing to open in Harrogate.
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Stump Cross Caverns named finalist in family business awards
Stump Cross Caverns has been named a finalist in the Yorkshire, Humberside and North East Family Business Awards 2026.
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North East wrestling star faces 300lb Canadian as fans choose 'bull rope or cowbell'
Hartlepool wrestler Adam ‘Shreddy’ Foster headlines W3L’s All Thriller at Dunston Activity Centre on October 16, with family tickets and fan-voted matches.
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How one of Darlington's oldest cafés is still gaining more customers after 80 years
A record-breaking week has highlighted the enduring appeal of Three Squares Cafe, one of Darlington's oldest independent businesses with more than 80 years of history.
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Newcastle Christmas Market vendors revealed: 70 'must-visit' festive stalls for 2026
Christmas shoppers can now start planning their visit to Newcastle's Christmas Market after the full list of 70 traders heading to the city has been unveiled.
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Mapped: UK areas in drought as thousands issued supply warning ahead of winter
Rainfall was 80 per cent lower than average in September in some areas
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Popular independent fashion retailer delights fans with first North East shop tease
Popular fashion brand Lucy & Yak is set to open its first physical store in the North East, delighting shoppers across the region.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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North East's Harry Potter filming locations still attracting fans 25 years on
For many North East Harry Potter fans, a trip to Hogwarts is much closer to home than they might think.
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Padel courts open at popular Sunderland venue with prices from £24 and on-site café
New padel courts have opened at Sunderland's Beacon of Light, with prices from £24 an hour and £2.50 racket hire.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Darlington charity warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is causing funding shortfall
Darlington charity First Stop warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is hitting donations as rough sleeping persists ahead of the CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park on November 19.
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Ben Nevis challenge helps North East bereavement service secure defibrillator
Northumbrian Water volunteers raised more than £1,240 climbing Ben Nevis, funding a defibrillator through the Stephen Carey Fund for bereavement support.
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Ex Frankie and Benny's to become award-winning Indian restaurant in Sunderland
Award-winning My Delhi will take over the former Frankie and Benny's site in Sunderland, aiming to open in early 2027.
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Teesside TikToker needs North East actors for 'Shameless and Top Boy' style show
A viral Teesside creator is using North East acting talent to spotlight local issues in a new play inspired by life in Middlesbrough.
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JD confirms relocation to new town centre store as opening date revealed
JD has announced the opening date of its new Middlesbrough store - with just days to go until the doors are opened.
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Second arrest made as probe into North East waste sites continues
Second man arrested over illegal waste dumps is questioned over illegal activity at a site in Callerton, near Newcastle Airport
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North East care home earns recognition for support of Armed Forces veterans
A care home in Stockton has been recognised for its continuing commitment to supporting Armed Forces veterans, becoming the first in the borough to achieve a prestigious accreditation.
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Father and daughter to tackle 29,031ft Everest climb in North East shopping centre
Georgia Sybenga and dad David Fairlamb will take on an Everest-height challenge inside Newcastle's Eldon Square.
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'Over the moon' Sunderland Indian restaurant crowned best for street food in UK
Babaji has brought a national street food title home to Sunderland after competing in awards with over 1,250 nominees.
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North East McDonald’s closes for major refurbishment with reopening date confirmed
A North East McDonald's has closed for almost two months as it undergoes a major refurbishment which will give the restaurant a “fresh new look”.
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A new chapter in the amazing Story of County Durham
County Durham's foundations are helping to drive a new era of innovation, growth and global recognition.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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Football memorabilia store's move boosts North East town's indoor market
Middlesbrough football shirt shop ABS Football Shirts moves to larger Dundas Street premises, sparking an expansion wave among traders at Dundas Indoor Market.
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Have your say on future of North East city's public behaviour rules
Sunderland residents are invited to comment on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order tackling anti-social behaviour and environmental offences by November 15, 2026.
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North East charity ball raises record £89,000 to help families facing hardship
The Teesside Charity has raised a record £89,000 at its annual ball, supporting families facing hardship across the Tees Valley through its Hardship Fund.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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North East wine room applies for licence to serve alcohol daily - public notice
Lu Lu’s Pantry and Wine Room has applied for a Stockton licence to sell alcohol at 9 Silver Street, with objections accepted until November 4.
