North East
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Ben Houchen: North's attributes not being realised due to PM of Manchester
Andy Burnham is the first Prime Minister from the North of England since Huddersfield’s Harold Wilson.
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North East garden marks 20 years after 'remarkable' community revival
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden marks 20 years as an award-winning attraction, revived from dereliction by volunteers and the late Dave Peacock MBE.
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North East author showcase to bring together 31 writers at community hub
Hartlepool Author Showcase brings 31 writers to Community Hub Central on October 24, featuring panels, book signings, workshops and family activities.
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North East college partnership aims to raise pupils’ aspirations
Middlesbrough College and Lingfield Education Trust launch a three-year Tees Valley partnership to boost primary pupils’ careers advice, skills and aspirations.
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Meet Sparky the barn owl and North East author at special family event
North East author Tracey Iceton brings barn owl Sparky to Preston Park Museum, Stockton-on-Tees, on October 24 for a talk, book signing and flying display.
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Families honour Second World War bomber squadron aircrew at Yorkshire Air Museum
Descendants honour RAF 77 Squadron airmen killed in the Second World War at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington
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Tees Valley AI traffic system wins two major awards after cutting delays
Tees Valley Traffic Digital Twin wins two 2026 awards for using AI and live data to cut congestion, reduce delays and improve journeys across Teesside.
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County Durham football team backed by optician with new kits and eye tests
Specsavers Consett sponsors Consett Bedlam under-16s, providing 15 new kits and free eye tests for coaches and staff to support County Durham youth football.
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Haulage firm seeks more lorries at North East trading estate - public notice
ECM Vehicle Delivery Service seeks to add 10 lorries and 10 trailers at Gateshead’s Team Valley Trading Estate.
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Families invited to Halloween trail at North Yorkshire arboretum
Thorp Perrow Arboretum’s Halloween Trail runs October 3 to November 1, with family-friendly thrills, autumn colour, rare trees and tearoom treats in North Yorkshire.
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Reform UK can 'take control' of Darlington Borough Council says Robert Jenrick
Reform UK wants to take control of Darlington Borough Council and can win at next year’s local elections, Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick said.
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Tragedy as body found in search for missing North East man
A body has been found in the search for a missing Teesside man.
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Woman jailed for breaching order protecting her brother after police called
Danielle Parkes, 40, was jailed for 12 weeks after breaching a domestic abuse protection order protecting her brother during a disturbance in Middlesbrough.
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Former North East pub firm named and shamed by HMRC over £95,000 tax default
A former South Shields pub and restaurant business has been named by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £96,000.
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Cutomers 'heartbroken' as small plates restaurant to close after five years
A beloved Northallerton restaurant has announced it will close its doors for the final time later this month.
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The stunning North Yorkshire fishing village packed with history and charm
Packed with history, character and spectacular views, Staithes is one of North Yorkshire's most distinctive coastal destinations.
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Nigel Farage shares Reform UK cupcakes and tea with pensioners in visit to Redcar
Nigel Farage visited Redcar as part of Reform UK's campaign to defend the state pension triple lock, sharing afternoon tea with pensioners.
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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, including the A1(M), A66, A19 and trains.
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‘He should be turning 20’ - family launch lasting legacy for kind teen lost to cancer
Matthew’s Meals and Miles has been launched in memory of Tynemouth teenager Matthew Adams to support cancer-hit families.
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Every mobile speed camera location in Leeds this week
Across Leeds and the surrounding areas there will be a host of speed cameras in place this week
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Deliveroo delivery robots coming to Teesside streets in first UK rollout
Stockton has been chosen as one of the first UK locations for Deliveroo and Coco Robotics' new robot food delivery service.
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'A brilliant opportunity' as Raby Castle welcomes the 2027 BUSINESSiQ Awards
The 2027 BUSINESSiQ awards will take place at Raby Castle on Thursday, April 29 - and nominations are now open.
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County Durham tip forced to close after strong winds spark 'emergency closure'
A household waste and recycling centre in County Durham has been forced to close as strong winds sweep across the region.
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Mr Bean legend from County Durham makes major comeback 40 years since last show
County Durham-born Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson is returning to West End comedy with a new show featuring famous characters and sketches.
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Three North East firms secure £208m deal to build extra care homes
Karbon Homes appoints Robertson, Caddick and Esh to a £208m framework delivering extra care and supported housing across the North East and Yorkshire region.
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Refurbished Tees Valley offices ease 'Grade A' workspace shortage
Refurbished Grade A offices at Westminster House, Stockton, are easing Tees Valley’s premium workspace shortage as new commercial construction stalls.
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Long-empty TK Maxx unit set for £5m makeover as new bingo venue approved
Plans for a new £5m bingo venue at Sunderland's The Bridges have been approved, with an early 2027 opening planned.
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York has the opportunity to lead the way on tackling poverty again - John Hudson
In 1901 Seebohm Rowntree published Poverty: Study of Town Life - a landmark, first-of-its kind study. Based on a meticulous collection of evidence about the living conditions of ordinary households in York, it found around three in ten were living in poverty.
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£15,000 raised to bring County Durham referee killed in Florida 'hit-and-run' home
More than £15,000 has been raised to bring a Seaham man killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Florida home to his family.
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Newton Aycliffe family return to hospital where daughter died to donate 102 bunnies
A heartbroken Newton Aycliffe family returned to the RVI hospital where their nine-year-old daughter died to donate 102 bunny teddies in her memory.
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North East spot with an 'air of opulence' named among best railway station pubs
The Centurion in Newcastle has been named one of the best pubs in a railway station by the Guardian - see why.
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North East business confidence rises to 50 per cent as hiring plans grow
Business confidence in the North East has risen, with firms reporting growing optimism about their trading prospects and plans to expand their workforce.
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County Durham's hidden real-life sword in the stone and its unique backstory
A real-life sword in the stone near Seaham has become a quirky landmark with a fascinating local story.
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King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village
TO COMMEMORATE next year’s 1,000th anniversary of the legendary King Cnut’s pilgrimage through County Durham, villagers in Trimdon – where he stopped to trim his hair and don his cloak – are raising money to recreate a landmark wooden cross that would have stood in the king’s day.
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Ann Ming receives standing ovation after powerful speech at North East Ladies Day
Ann Ming MBE shared the story of her fight for justice for murdered daughter Julie at North East Ladies Day at Hardwick Hall Hotel.
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Nissan invests £170m in Sunderland plant as Bluebird marks 40 years of production
IT is forty years since the Nissan Bluebird rolled off the production line at the car plant on Wearside and it is still flying the flag for the North East.
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Watch as N-Dubz reveal North East return in viral Legacy Tour announcement video
Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer will return to Newcastle after their sold-out comeback tour in 2022.
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£40k repairs planned for A171 bridge after vehicle collisions damage stonework
A near £40,000 contract has been issued for repairs to a bridge on the A171 near Scaling Dam reservoir.
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National Curry Week returns to Durham as Babul's launches £25 all-you-can-eat menu
Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a £25 all-you-can-eat menu at its Darlington and Barnard Castle restaurants.
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Third dispersal order imposed in North East town after police pelted with objects
A third dispersal order has been imposed in Hartlepool after large groups of young people caused chaos in a town park and threw objects at police.
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Pet crematorium offering free service for pensioners gets go-ahead in North East town
A pet crematorium has been given the go-ahead for Skelton.
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Labour takes two North East council seats back from Reform in double by-election win
Two council by-elections in Northumberland saw a double win for Labour as the party regained two seats lost to Reform in 2025.
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About 100 youngsters pelted police with eggs and set off fireworks in North East park
Around 100 youngsters descended on a Hartlepool park, set off fireworks, threw eggs at police and tried to move on to another park under a dispersal order.
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Durham named among UK's cosiest cities as travellers choose top autumn destinations
Durham has been named one of the UK's cosiest cities, with thousands of travellers praising its historic charm, architecture and autumn atmosphere in a new study.
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North East school for excluded pupils recognised as suspension rates plummet
Progress Schools Eston has won a national award after dramatically reducing suspensions and helping more students build brighter futures.
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'Lovely' Northumberland country park with 'wonderful' café and roe deer
Bolam Lake Country Park could be the perfect place for an autumnal walk thanks to its beautiful lake and wonderful café.
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Catherine Cookson festival to bring theatre, film and workshops to North East
Newcastle’s Catherine Cookson Festival runs April 29 to May 14, 2027, with theatre, films, talks and workshops celebrating the North East author.
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North East students bring breast cancer stage play T!ts Up! to the big screen
University of Sunderland students join director Craig Conway to adapt breast cancer play T!ts Up! into a feature film project starring Stephen Tompkinson.
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Hidden yards, indie shops and a stunning library - the side of Darlington many miss
From hidden yards and independent shops to cultural gems, a recent video shines a light on the lesser-known side of Darlington.
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The North East animal abusers brought to justice after starving and beating pets
The North East animal abusers prosecuted after some of the region's most disturbing cruelty cases prosecuted by RSPCA in 2026.