Stockton
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North East boy raises £600 for two Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 crash
A 12-year-old boy from Thornaby has raised £600 in memory of two Cleveland Police officers who died while serving their community.
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The County Durham market town near the A1(M) that feels like a peaceful village
Discover Sedgefield, a historic County Durham market town with a village green, centuries-old church, traditional pubs and beautiful Hardwick Park.
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Stockton roads to close for riverside fireworks display return - public notice
Stockton fireworks display brings road closures, clearways and footbridge restrictions from October 29 to November 3, Stockton Council says.
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Father Christmas and Victorian festive fun set for North East museum
Preston Park Museum in Stockton unveils its 2026 Victorian Christmas, with Father Christmas, festive workshops, twilight evenings and a new pantomime.
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Two Darlington restaurants named finalists for major curry industry award
Two popular Darlington restaurants are battling for one of the UK curry industry's biggest honours after reaching the finals of a major regional award.
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Collectables - How the North East-born gift shop grew from a barrow to multiple shops
Collectables began with a Metrocentre barrow in 1986 and is now preparing to move its Darlington store to a much bigger site.
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The traditional North East butcher that has been serving customers for over 70 years
Blackwells Butchers in Norton is an independent family-run butcher, that have been serving customers for more than 70 years.
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North East patient champions win award for medication review work
North East patient champions Ann Marie and Barry win national award for STOMP work promoting safer medication reviews for people with learning disabilities.
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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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Plans lodged to divert public footpath across North East farmland - public notice
Stockton Council made an order on October 13 to divert Footpath No 4 Whitton across farmland. Residents can formally object in writing by November 16
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Man arrested in North East town centre after police seize axe and meat cleaver
A man was arrested after police seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him in Stockton town centre.
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Tees Valley grandparents offered autism and ADHD support programme
Tees Valley grandparents can join The Owl Centre Charity’s Grandparenting Differently programme in Stockton to support grandchildren with autism and ADHD.
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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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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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Police Interceptors star had sex with female colleague in car park
Ben Sutcliffe sent sexually explicit messages to the officer while on duty, the tribunal heard
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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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Teenager arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car overturns in Stockton
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car overturned on Greens Lane in Hartburn, Stockton.
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County Durham duo appear at court over hearse on football pitch and other incidents
Two County Durham men appeared at crown court today, Wednesday, October 21, over alleged offences including driving a hearse on to a football pitch.
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Two arrested as £10k of suspected cocaine seized in Teesside crime crackdown
Two men have been arrested and around £10,000 of suspected cocaine seized during an Operation Artemis raid on Ware Street in Stockton.
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North East school to close to all pupils after gas supply problem discovered
A primary school in Stockton is set to close to all pupils tomorrow after issues were discovered with its gas supply.
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Operation Artemis - 16 arrested so far as police raid properties across Teesside
Cleveland Police have arrested 16 people in Stockton, during the latest Operation Artemis crackdown on violence and organised crime across Teesside.
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Police appealing for help as teenager missing for over a week
Police are searching for a teenager who has been missing for more than a week.
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LIVE: Arrests made as early morning raids tackle organised crime in North East
Raids have been taking place and warrants executed across Stockton this morning as part of an Operation Artemis exercise to tackle organised crime
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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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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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Comedian Jimmy Carr headlining five North East venues in new major UK tour
Jimmy Carr will bring his new live show to Sunderland, Newcastle, Stockton, Darlington and Middlesbrough for his 2027 Killing Jokes tour
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Young Rebel Set to end landmark year with North East homecoming Christmas show
Young Rebel Set will play a Christmas homecoming gig at Middlesbrough Town Hall on December 19, celebrating their comeback with old favourites and new music.
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North East veterinary practice gains pioneering 'Fear Free' status
Harrison Family Vets in Callerton, Newcastle, is the North East’s first Fear Free-certified practice, helping reduce pets’ fear, anxiety and stress.
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North East deli closes after 13 years serving Italian treats to the local community
The Village Deli in Hartburn has shut for the final time after 13 years - with owners confirming that the catering side of the business will continue as usual.
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Man in hospital with fractured spine and head injuries after two-car smash
A man has been left with a fractured spine and head injuries after a two-car crash in Eaglescliffe on Sunday.
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One person rushed to hospital after two-vehicle crash at A135 Stockton junction
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash at the junction of the A135 Yarm Road in Stockton this morning (October 18).
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Changing Blossom Street: The shops, characters and stories of a lost York
A new book traces the history of Blossom Street, from famous residents and lost shops to cherished memories and decades of change
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10 beloved Teesside shops that disappeared from the high street over the years
From department stores to toy shops, these are 10 much-loved Teesside businesses that have disappeared from the high street.
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Darlington Market accused of 'throwing retail in the skip' over 2am booze sale plans
Darlington Market has been accused of “throwing its retail offering in the skip” by becoming “one big bar” amid plans to open until 2am.
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Murderers led co-ordinated bladed attack on fellow County Durham prison inmate
Three inmates carried out a co-ordinated attack on a prisoner at HMP Deerbolt in County Durham, a court heard.
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Signs go up for new Wickes store coming to former County Durham Poundstretcher site
Signs have gone up for a new Wickes store that is moving into the former Poundstretcher store in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Inside Darlington's haunting Halloween pop-up shop that's the 'biggest in North East'
A mother-and-daughter team say they've opened the biggest Halloween pop-up shop in the North East as they bring thousands of costumes and spooky accessories to Darlington for one month only.
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How a First World War watch led to a British Empire Medal for County Durham man
The lifelong passion that led to a County Durham historian being honoured ahead of the launch of the 2026 Poppy Appeal. PETER BARRON reports
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Homeless man blighted Bishop Auckland shops as he turned to shoplifting to survive
Daniel Slack caused months of shoplifting and disorder in Bishop Auckland earlier this year.
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Dragon's Den star who went from Bishop Auckland to global crafting empire
A County Durham entrepreneur became one of the region's best recognised success stories following a university idea that became a a global crafting empire, landing her a spot on Dragon's Den.
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Drivers warned to expect disruption as major A19 closures planned near Stockton
Drivers face major disruption on the A19 near Stockton this weekend as workers remove a footbridge at the A1027 Norton Interchange for refurbishment.
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Court seeks medical report to get to bottom of County Durham man's cycle of offending
A psychiatric report has been ordered to assess the mental health of a man previously branded an anti-social nuisance.
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TV officer who starred on Police Interceptors 'had sex with colleague in public'
Former Cleveland Police officer Ben Sutcliffe who starred in Channel 5's Police Interceptors, is accused of having sex with a female colleague in public and sexting her while on duty.
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Police Interceptors star accused of ‘having public sex with colleague’
The officer featured on the Channel 5 show multiple times
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4 arrested in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at a Super Bowl party
Four men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a nightclub in February
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£2m question over future of Stockton alleygates branded an 'eyesore' like a 'prison'
After 25 years of alleygates in Stockton, are they still a crime deterrent which has stood the test of time, or have times changed?
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Catterick soldier who made 'homemade cannon' jailed for terror-linked offences
A Catterick Garrison soldier who made explosives and a “homemade cannon” while promoting extreme right-wing views has been jailed.
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Deliveroo should invest in human riders not robot couriers, union says — as critics claim 'innovation should not come at the expense of real people
Deliveroo has started trialing robot deliveries in the UK, but a trade union representing couriers has criticized the rollout.
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£30m Transporter Bridge funding could be freed up as repair plans move forward
Tens of millions could be put towards fixing the Transporter Bridge, even if it is not deemed a transport project. Currently, a £30m allocation from Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) can only be used on the landmark if it is restored to full working order.
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Drink-driver banned after being caught on Corporation Road in Darlington
Stockton drink-driver Sean Swain Howbrigg banned for 12 months after being caught over the limit on Corporation Road. Darlington