North East
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Darlington charity founder celebrates 'incredible' Pride of Britain win experience
Darlington’s Harvey McWilliams Foundation wins 2026 Pride of Britain North East Charity of the Year award, as founder Michael celebrates in London on October 19.
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Durham conference to explore energy security in 'uncertain times'
Bill Esterson and Ukrainian academic Olena Tupakhina headline Durham Energy Institute’s Energy Day on November 5, exploring UK energy security and innovation.
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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Grinch to bring festive mischief to North East Christmas village this winter
Newcastle Christmas Village runs November 21 to December 24, featuring Grinch shows, K-Pop Christmas, family entertainment and festive attractions, too.
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All staff lose jobs as County Durham firm founded by Sara Davies enters liquidation
All staff at Sara Davies' Crafter's Companion have been made redundant after the County Durham company entered liquidation following talks with Gemporia.
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Nine quirky advent calendars you can buy across the North East for Christmas 2026
From handmade chocolate and marshmallows to candles and beauty treats, these advent calendars offer something different.
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Homeowners issued warning before Storm Boelo hits North East
Residents are being urged to secure garden furniture, outdoor lights and other loose items before Storm Boelo arrives after yellow weather warning issued by Met Office.
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Business leaders complete Great Wall challenge for North East autism charity
Teesside business leaders trek China’s Great Wall, raising £72,000 for Daisy Chain, supporting more than 8,000 autistic and neurodivergent people yearly.
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North East charity secures National Lottery funding for young people's ideas
A Middlesbrough youth charity has secured National Lottery funding to help young people turn community ideas into action.
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Northern England's best beach has been revealed and it’s not Whitby
Time Out has revealed the best beach in the north of England and it might not be the beach you expect.
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Traffic restrictions planned on North East road for gas works - public notice
Sunderland Road in Gateshead faces traffic, cycle lane and parking restrictions from November 2 for gas mains replacement works, due to finish November 27.
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Ambulance trust wins national gold award for workplace inclusion
AN ambulance trust has been nationally recognised for its work to create a more inclusive workplace.
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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North East theatre reveals plans to celebrate landmark 70th anniversary
Middlesbrough Theatre has revealed plans for a special show celebrating its 70th anniversary and seven decades of performances, people and community.
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Award-winning Darlington-born chef helps raise funds for spinal injury garden
Award-winning chef Ruth Hansom helped raise funds for Horatio’s Garden at Thorp Perrow Arboretum, supporting a new therapeutic garden at Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital.
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Win £300 in Waitrose and John Lewis vouchers in Stonebridge Homes prize draw
Autumn is here and, as the nights draw in, a familiar question starts to surface... where will you be spending Christmas?
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New Year's Eve race to return to historic North East city street after 40 years
Newcastle’s HogmanHOWAY 5K returns on December 31, with 3,000 runners on a new route along Northumberland Street for the first time since the 1980s.
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'It means the world' - North East couple's sandwich shop in running to be UK’s best
Crave's owners say they took the plunge in 2025, and the Sunderland sandwich shop is now in the running for a UK title.
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MP vows to stop ‘distressing’ 700-body mortuary opening in York
A York MP is hoping the government backs her bid to stop a 700-body mortuary opening in the city. Rachael Maskell described the issue as “distressing” and has taken her concerns to the Health Secretary. Last month, Pure Cremation won...
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Glamour hits Tyneside as RAYE and Olivia Dean arrive for Mercury Prize in Newcastle
Stars descend on Newcastle as the Mercury Prize returns to the North East for a second year.
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Two historic North East buildings set for restoration after £900k funding boost
Roof replacement and structural repairs will help protect two Hartlepool heritage buildings and bring them closer to reuse.
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Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern event sells out as 1,000 join waiting list
Middlesbrough stars Bob Mortimer and Steph McGovern are joining forces for a hometown Waterstones event in November.
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North East shop fined £848 after failing to prove how it disposes of waste
Barakah Retail admitted a waste records offence at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court after failing to pay a £300 penalty.
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North East podcast shortlisted for national award after reaching 127 countries
Northumberland podcast The Nature Garden shortlisted for Best Regional Podcast at the 2026 Independent Podcast Awards after reaching listeners in 127 countries.
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North East gym beats multimillion-pound schemes to win national award
Billingham Forum, run by Tees Active, wins the ukactive Design, Build and Refurbishment Award after beating major multimillion-pound leisure schemes.
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Giant 3D poppy to arrive at Darlington pub for special veterans fundraising event
A giant 3D poppy will visit The Springfield Hotel this Friday as part of a Marston's charity tour, with fundraising activities, live entertainment and a special guest lined up to welcome it to Darlington.
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Jade Thirlwall's debut single sees resurgence after feature in Victoria's Secret show
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall’s debut solo single has seen streams rise by more than 1,000 per cent after it was played during Kylie Jenner's walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
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North East flat plagued by drug dealing and disorder shut down
Cleveland Police and Stockton council have issued a closure order for a Stockton flat plagued by drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
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Popular North Yorkshire attraction forced to close this weekend amid strong winds
One of North Yorkshire’s most unusual and best-loved attractions has been forced to close this weekend as strong winds are forecast to hit the region.
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Total of 29 arrested and £1m of drugs seized in huge North East police operation
Cleveland Police arrested 29 people and recovered more than £1 million of suspected Class A drugs in Stockton on Wednesday (October 21), in Operation Artemis.
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'Far too early' - Darlington residents react as Christmas lights go up in October
Christmas has come early to Darlington as festive lights begin appearing across the town centre, but not everyone is ready to embrace the celebrations just yet.
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Newcastle United releases new Blaydon Races recording featuring cathedral organ
Newcastle United releases a new version of Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races, featuring Newcastle Cathedral’s historic organ, Hector Gannet and Northumbrian pipes.
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New wartime documentary reveals Yorkshire family's link to deadly attack
A new First World War documentary with strong links to Yorkshire is bringing to life the events of a devastating bombardment.
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Storm Boelo to batter North East with 80mph winds as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham as Storm Boelo is set to bring winds of up to 80mph this weekend.
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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 this morning (October 22).
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New North East cultural venue attracts almost 80,000 visitors in first month
Culture House Sunderland welcomed 79,685 visitors in its first month after opening on September 12, with 3,800 joining its library, including 1,000 children.
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North East consultancy wins international AI and digital transformation award
Newcastle-based Opencast wins AI & Digital Transformation Company of the Year at the GP Bullhound Allstars Awards, highlighting North East tech growth.
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MP's disappointment as North East misses out on City of Culture shortlist
A North East MP has expressed his disappointment after Middlesbrough missed out on a place on the shortlist for UK City of Culture 2029.
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Bishop Auckland fashion show to celebrate additional needs children who deserve shine
Children and young people with additional needs are set to take centre stage at a runway event celebrating confidence, inclusion and individuality next month.
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Have your say as Tees Valley Mayor announces Question Time event
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is inviting the public to put their questions to him in person at his next live Question Time event at Teeside University.
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North East criminologist wins £100,000 prize to study the 'offshore world'
Northumbria University criminologist Dr Alexandra Hall wins £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for research into crime, illicit economies and offshore worlds.
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Funding helps County Durham school create inclusive birdwatching space
County Durham pupils with learning disabilities benefit from a £2,000 Banks Group grant creating an accessible outdoor learning and birdwatching area.
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Bishop Auckland nature reserve left counting cost after vandals break-in
A County Durham nature reserve has been left facing a costly clean-up bill after burglars smashed windows and ransacked offices during a break-in.
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North East town 'to go again' after City of Culture setback with huge 2030 plans
Middlesbrough is gearing up for Boro 2030, a year-long celebration of the town’s 200th birthday, following its recent UK City of Culture bid.
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From Middlesbrough to Tokyo and Texas - pop star Loren Heat's remarkable rise
On the back of their newest single, Loren Heat discusses their North East roots, Middlesbrough’s struggling queer scene and their performances in Japan and Texas' SXSW festival.
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Darlington specialist care hub opens as family honours mother's legacy
Darlington family opens Springfield Healthcare’s Centre of Excellence, training North East carers in complex and palliative care to support patients at home.
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Woman who felt 'trapped' in body sheds 5st 9lbs and praised by Olympian Nicola Adams
Hartlepool's Amy McBean lost 5st 9lbs and reached the semi-finals of Slimming World's Woman of the Year 2026.
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£20m upgrade begins at Bishop Auckland sewage treatment works
Northumbrian Water begins a £20m sewage works upgrade at Bishop Auckland, boosting phosphorus and ammonia removal to protect the River Wear by early 2028.
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Thousands died in cold weather as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk’ warning
UKHSA said deaths linked to cold weather occurred in care homes, hospitals and people’s own homes
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The Voice UK star to perform at free Middlesbrough Diwali festival
Molly J, a semi-finalist on the ITV talent show The Voice UK, is set to take the stage at this year’s Diwali in Middlesbrough.