North East
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Jade Thirlwall dubbed 'Geordie Moana' for new Blue Planet song with Hans Zimmer
South Shields-born singer Jade Thirlwall has teamed up with Hans Zimmer for a new Blue Planet III song.
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Repeat rapist who would not listen to victim's cries of 'no' is jailed for nine years
A repeat rapist who ignored a woman’s repeated cries of “no” has been jailed.
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Stockton Calling reveals first headline acts for 2027 festival
Stockton Calling 2027 announces Red Rum Club and Adult DVD as headliners for its multi-venue live music festival on March 27 in Stockton, with tickets on sale.
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County Durham woman ordered to pay £25 after admitting assault on police officer
Stacey Monkhouse, 41, of Stanley, received a six-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to assaulting a Durham Police officer in Stanley.
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County Durham cocktail bar announces opening date with tickets selling fast
A new cocktail bar offering themed brunches, sing-along cinema nights and cocktails in miniature bathtubs has revealed its opening date.
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New owners to reopen well-known North East pub in 'fresh chapter' for venue
A North East pub is set to reopen its doors this week under new ownership.
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Much-loved County Durham theatre lands £7,500 boost for major theatre upgrade
A County Durham arts venue has secured £7,500 to upgrade its main performance space as part of a nationwide funding programme supporting theatres.
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North East Greggs getting limited time breakfast menu change in days
Greggs customers in the North East can order breakfast items at dinner this month after a popular menu change.
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Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people
Tees Valley to pilot £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the North East.
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UK property market warned over 'gathering dark clouds' as house prices stall
Mortgage rates are on the rise but house prices across the UK failed to grow last month
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Balaclava-clad teenager who hurled brick at police van put behind bars
Redcar teenager Cameron Coxall has been jailed for four weeks after throwing a brick through a Cleveland Police van windscreen in Middlesbrough.
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Former library 'completely destroyed' in arson attack, emergency services say
A devastating fire which destroyed the former Billingham Library is believed to have been started deliberately, the fire service has revealed.
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Workers fear they’ll have to work five more years than they want to before retirement
Two in three workers are concerned they are not saving enough to stop
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Historic Newton Aycliffe hotel praised by guests for spa, food and stunning grounds
The historic hotel, set in 26 acres of landscaped grounds, attracts visitors seeking spa breaks, weddings and countryside escapes.
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Historic North East warship to become haunted ghost ship attraction
HMS Trincomalee becomes a haunted attraction at Royal Navy Museums: Hartlepool with ghost stories, performances and Halloween scares.
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North East smokers urged to quit with free support during Stoptober
Stoptober urges Hartlepool smokers to quit with free expert support from University Hospitals Tees, including nicotine replacement therapy and clinics.
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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, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 7).
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train between Darlington and York
A person has died after being hit by a train on the East Coast Mainline between York and Darlington
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Stargazers invited to the UK's highest pub for spectacular dark-sky views
Stargazers are being invited to a North Yorkshire pub famed for its spectacular night skies as darker evenings return.
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North East gym raises funds for lifeboat crews with endurance challenge
North East gym Exortus raises more than £200 for Hartlepool RNLI after 29 members tackle a gruelling 90-minute fitness challenge for lifesaving charity.
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'Frightened' people choose to avoid County Durham bus station over disorder concerns
People in Consett have been left "frightened" and taking detours to avoid their bus station because of anti-social behaviour.
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Darlington Greek food favourite set to open new town centre restaurant
A Greek restaurant is set to open its doors in a new location in Darlington town centre, with bosses promising an "exciting" new venue for food lovers.
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Durham investigative hub saves £809,000 and frees 1,080 staff hours annually - report
A new County Durham investigative hub has saved more than £800,000 and returned thousands of policing hours to frontline duties, a report says.
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Popular County Durham cheesemaker to close café and shop for entire winter
The owners of a popular Teesdale cheesemaking business will close their café and shop for the winter for the first time since opening.
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Crown Ballet to bring festive classic The Nutcracker to North East venues
Crown Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to Consett and Middlesbrough on November 14-15, with festive music, dance and a cast of international dancers.
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Darlington shop owner who heard crash on TikTok live feared it 'could've been fatal'
A Darlington business owner has described the terrifying moment a car crashed into her building while staff and customers were inside.
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North East town that shaped Coronation Street and Byke Grove star with 30-year career
Jill Halfpenny has become one of the North East’s best-known stars during a career spanning more than three decades.
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More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters crushed in Darlington police crackdown
More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters seized from Darlington streets have been crushed in a crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour.
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Thugs jailed after North East social club fight left victim with fractured skull
Kane Walker and Christopher Watson jailed after Roseworth Social Club fight in Stockton left a man with a fractured skull. They received 24 and 25 months.
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The North East landmark that was built by keelmen to care for their own 325 years ago
Today’s Object of the Week is a remarkable riverside building created more than three centuries ago by working men determined to look after their own.
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RSPCA issues urgent plea as Durham rescue centres overwhelmed by animal crisis
The RSPCA is urgently seeking adopters across County Durham as rescue centres struggle with cases involving dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of animals at one address.
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The 234-year-old North East pub that once welcomed major guests like Charles Dickens
The Bridge Hotel Vaults has links to Dickens, a Grade II listing and a fascinating past dating back to the 1790s.
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Boro legends and locals among first to try long-awaited Teesside golf club restaurant
From Boro legends to local foodies - diners are sharing first thoughts on Manjaros' new golf club restaurant.
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The Blow Monkeys bring Birdsong tour to Gateshead's Glasshouse
The Blow Monkeys bring their Birdsong tour to The Glasshouse, Gateshead, on October 7, as frontman Dr Robert discusses new music and the band's future.
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'Nervous' Vicky Pattison sets off on day two of mega 250-mile from North East
Vicky Pattinson has set off from Richmond on the second day of her 250-mile charity challenge from Newcastle to London today.
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York funeral boss hits out at ‘industrial scale’ mortuary as plans given green light
York funeral director Martin Rowley has hit out at plans to create an “industrial scale” mortuary being given the go ahead.
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York funeral boss hits out at ‘industrial scale’ mortuary as plans given green light
York funeral director Martin Rowley has hit out at plans to create an “industrial scale” mortuary being given the go ahead.
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North East logistics development reaches milestone as 1,000 jobs move closer
Rula Developments completes Phase 1 at Teeslink in Stockton, unlocking 775,000 sq ft of North East industrial space for businesses and up to 1,000 jobs
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National park honours volunteers for protecting North East countryside
Northumberland National Park Authority honours volunteers with more than 1,000 years of service as its 70th anniversary celebrates countryside conservation work.
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New North East play marks 90 years since historic Jarrow Crusade march
Tom Kelly’s Jarrow Marches: A Play & Songs, directed by Andrew Dawson, will be staged at The Alberta Social Club in Jarrow on October 10 to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic Jarrow Crusade
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North East students offered free food as new STACK scheme launches
Newcastle’s St James’ STACK launches STACK Society with free food for 200 students, discounts, prizes and an NUFC tour and shirt.
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Independent traders to bring vintage market to students' union in North East town
All-vintage market comes to Teesside University Students’ Union in Middlesbrough, with 13 North East traders showcasing Y2K fashion, vinyl and more
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Woman who 'hates running' taking on insane challenge in 'desperate' help for animals
County Durham vet Dr Janey Lowes, who admits she "absolutely hates running", is preparing to run the length of Sri Lanka to raise more than £1 million for a new animal hospital.
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North East pub landlord named and shamed by HMRC over £145,000 tax default
A Gateshead pub landlord has been named and shamed by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £145,000.
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Nigel Farage has 'confidence' in Durham County Council leader as majority cut to one
Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.
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County Durham tenants invited to help shape community projects
Believe housing invites residents in Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row to join Our Place, Our Voice and shape community decisions in County Durham.
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'High tech' new golf simulator spot swings into action at North East shopping centre
A new golf simulator has opened its first North-East indoor golf simulator pod outside the Metrocentre’s Yellow Mall.