North East
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North Yorkshire grammar school named among England’s top 50 selective state schools
Ripon Grammar School ranks 42nd in England and is the only North Yorkshire grammar school in The Telegraph’s top 50, praised for results and opportunities.
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PlayStation founder joins 400 games industry leaders at North East conference
Game Republic New Horizons brought games industry professionals to Middlesbrough, featuring PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi
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British Army bands to perform for first time at North East venue
British Army bands perform at Sunderland’s The Fire Station for the first time on November 25, with free Operation CyberBeat and The Beat of the Nation concert.
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Darlington cheese and wine shop thriving more than 25 years after opening
A long-standing cheese and wine shop is still drawing crowds after more than 25 years in business.
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North East cathedral awarded £305k for urgent repairs and accessibility improvements
Newcastle Cathedral in the North East awarded £305,463 by Historic England for urgent roof and floor repairs, lift replacement and accessibility improvements.
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All 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains now in service after £362m project
All 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have now entered customer service, marking the final phase of the £362 million project.
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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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'Playful' North East business on Dragon's Den offers a modern take on fairground fun
An entertainment venue which recently secured Dragon's Den investment remains popular among Newcastle locals a year on from becoming the business' first English location.
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Jackdaw was the easy call. Rosebank will define this government's North Sea legacy
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has approved the Jackdaw gasfield on a legal technicality, but the harder call — Rosebank, seven times the carbon and majority export-bound — now looms over Labour's North Sea policy.
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‘It couldn’t happen here’ - Aberfan tragedy prompted County Durham pitheap fears
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North East music festival donation helps Kielder osprey volunteers thrive
Redefest donates £500 to Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Kielder Osprey Watch, supporting local volunteers helping visitors spot ospreys at Kielder Water.
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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle to star in North East Sister Act tour
Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle join the cast of Sister Act, which will arrive in Sunderland during its UK tour.
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The police sergeant was found guilty after having 'risky' public sex
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary has been found guilty of gross misconduct after he had 'risky' public sex with a probationary officer.
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One person in hospital after crash that blocked off County Durham crossroads
One person was taken to hospital after a crash at Waldridge Road crossroads, Edmondsley, near Chester-le-Street, this morning (October 21).
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New jobs up for grabs at North Yorkshire factory making one million sausages a day
A North Yorkshire food firm producing around one million sausages every day is creating a string of new jobs as it continues to expand.
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North East pottery couple launch craft hub for community projects
North East pottery couple Alan and Valerie Dunnighan launch Wear Crafts CIC at the BIC, offering community workshops, local makers’ space and creative activities.
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Bird flu confirmed at North East poultry farm as surveillance zone introduced
A North East poultry farm has been placed under strict disease controls after bird flu was confirmed, with all birds on the affected site set to be culled.
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Miatta Fahnbulleh: 'I don't have the luxury of sitting on the fence' on North Sea gas
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh approved the Jackdaw gas field in Aberdeen on Wednesday, arguing homegrown gas beats carbon-heavy imports. She told The Herald there will be no delay on the larger Rosebank decision but admitted jobs are not being created fast enough.
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Heartwarming moment 'inspiring' North East surgeon of 30 years gets Pride of Britain
Pioneering North East heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received the 2026 Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award after saving hundreds of children's lives.
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North East to experience wet and windy rest of week as Storm Austen approaches
People across the North East face a soggy and windy weekend as two storm systems threaten to bring days of unsettled weather to the region.
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Tragedy as person dies after being hit by train on East Coast Main Line in North East
British Transport Police confirm a person has died on railway tracks near Newcastle station after emergency services were called on Wednesday morning.
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Major rail disruption on East Coast line as emergency services deal with incident
Train services through the North East have been disrupted this morning (Wednesday, October 21) as emergency services deal with an incident
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Hospital celebrates 25 years in Darlington with gold standard for patient safety
HEALTH professionals at a Northeast hospital are celebrating a gold award for setting the highest safety standards in infection prevention and control.
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Durham entrepreneur opens community-focused Pilates studio with start up loan
Durham entrepreneur Kayleigh Oborka-Letman launches NDA Pilates studio after securing a £17,500 British Business Bank Start Up Loan for inclusive wellness.
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Darlington taekwondo academy places top 10 and wins 11 medals at World Championships
A Darlington taekwondo academy has proved it can compete with the world's best after returning from an international championship with 11 medals and a top-ten team finish.
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Police 'concerned for' missing man, 64, last seen using walking frame
Officers from Cleveland Police are currently looking for 64-year-old Paul Marshall, who was last seen on Mount Leven Road/Valley Drive at around 7.40am today (October 21).
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Why a police helicopter was spotted hovering over Darlington last night
A police helicopter was seen hovering over Darlington last night (October 20), with emergency services now confirming details of the incident.
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Why family-run Consett chippy remains favourite with fish and chip fans 18 years on
Family-run Blackhill Fish & Chips has served Consett for 18 years, winning loyal customers with traditional fish and chips and glowing reviews.
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Survey reveals North East nerves over John Healey's first Budget
North East financial firm Active says 71 per cent of clients expect to be worse off after the October Budget
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North East law firm Muckle tops £20m turnover after five-year growth
Newcastle law firm Muckle LLP reports 9 per cent turnover growth to £20.6m and a fifth consecutive year of rising revenue and profit across the North East in 2026.
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Busy Danish homeware shop Søstrene Grene confirms Durham opening date
Shoppers in Durham will soon be able to step inside one of Scandinavia's most popular homeware brands, as Søstrene Grene has confirmed the opening date of its new store at The Riverwalk.
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Darlington mum who found dream job on maternity leave grows wool shop across UK
Darlington entrepreneur Hannah Hazledine-Herd, owner of Pretty Knits Wool Shop, named 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for the North East.
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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 21).
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Tiktoker to bring her 'gritty' play inspired by 'Shameless' to North East stage
A new stage play is coming to Middlesbrough next year based on the creator's "gritty" Teesside upbringing.
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Music producer Trevor Horn to bring spoken-word tour to Durham homecoming
Durham-born music producer Trevor Horn returns to Gala Durham with spoken-word show Adventures in Modern Recording, sharing his career stories.
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North East firms win national awards for innovation and workforce growth
North East firms Care Messenger Holdings and Osbit win national BCC Chamber Business Awards 2026 for digital innovation and engineering talent development.
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TV Police Interceptor sergeant had ‘risky’ public sex with PC, disciplinary told
A police sergeant who appeared on a popular TV documentary had sex with a probationary officer while he was supposed to be on night shift, a disciplinary hearing has heard.
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North Yorkshire to host ghost tours with tales of sobbing women and spirits
Kiplin Hall hosts Halloween ghost tours on October 30 and 31, exploring 400 years of chilling legends, unexplained events and ghost stories.
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Bishop Auckland bakery's Great Bake Off ends in cake controversy over winning slice
A Bishop Auckland bakery's homemade Bake Off has sparked a light-hearted debate after staff questioned whether the winning cake deserved victory after selling out first with fewer slices than a rival.
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Care home slammed after dementia patients left at risk of malnourishment
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said Yarborough House in Grimsby was not meeting the basic needs of residents
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County Durham mum and tiktoker praises local trail's safety for solo female walkers
A County Durham mam has praised Winlaton Mill's Land of Oak & Iron for the safety of its walking trail as a solo woman walker.
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UK Government set to approve Jackdaw gas field off Aberdeen coast
The UK Government is expected to approve the controversial Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen on Wednesday.
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Darlington mum told serious incident didn't involve son before learning he was dead
A devastated Darlington mum who was “categorically told” a serious incident at her son’s college did not involve him was told shortly afterwards by police that he was dead, an inquest heard.
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Historic North East church bells to be removed so they can 'be heard again' elsewhere
Plans have been approved to permanently remove bells from a Grade II-listed Sunderland church to allow for repairs and potential reuse elsewhere.
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Inside the stunning County Durham country mansion with tennis court and private gym
A remarkable Grade II-listed country house set within more than four acres of immaculate grounds is on the market in one of County Durham's most sought-after villages.
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Decision on 210 new North East homes put on hold amid legal query over plans
A decision on hundreds of new homes in Hartlepool has been deferred to give decision-makers time to consider a legal query.
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Viral nutritionist says Darlington is home to 'life-changing' lasagne at luxury hotel
Viral nutritionist and internet personality Emily English has praised ATLAS, Rockliffe Hall's fine dining experience, after a luxury Darlington staycation.
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The Sedgefield-born star behind Sherlock, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who
Born in Sedgefield, Mark Gatiss has become one of Britain's most successful writers, actors and producers, with acclaimed roles and credits spanning Sherlock, Doctor Who, Dracula and Game of Thrones.
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Crowds pack out Consett cocktail bar as former registry office gets new lease of life
Crowds turned out to celebrate the launch of County Durham's newest cocktail bar after months of hard work transformed a former registry office into a stylish new nightlife venue.
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Honour for North East engineer who helped turn an ambitious Metro dream into reality
Today’s Object of the Week is a modest new addition to a familiar North East station, remembering a remarkable man whose vision changed the way generations travelled.