The Northern Echo
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Newly-qualified biker who killed girlfriend in Darlington HGV crash avoids jail
Motorcyclist Gabriel Horsley-Ling receives suspended sentence after girlfriend Carla Scown, 19, was killed in an HGV crash in Darlington.
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Middlesbrough alone in North East as population drops by almost 2,000 people
Middlesbrough saw the North’s greatest percentage decline in its population, official statistics have revealed.
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'Byker Grove meets Scream' horror film set for regional premiere in County Durham
North East-made horror film The Brook, dubbed “Byker Grove meets Scream”, premieres at Gala Durham, County Durham, followed by a Q&A.
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East Durham College to help adults retrain under £250m skills scheme
East Durham College has been named an Approved Skills Delivery Partner as part of a major new adult education scheme.
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Plans for new Tomahawk Steakhouse chippy scrapped year after council knock back
Plans for a new chippy in Yarm from the bosses of Tomahawk Steakhouse have been shelved, a year after plans were knocked back.
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Amanda Owen reveals how nine children's futures could impact who takes on Anty John's
Amanda Owen says her nine children are following different paths, from university and businesses to farming, leaving Anty John's future uncertain.
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Durham college students get insight into modern homebuilding at development
New College Durham carpentry students tour Bellway’s The Green at DH1 in Sniperley Park, learning how timber-frame homes support faster, greener building methods.
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Vue Darlington screens Halloween line-up with classics, new horrors and thrillers
Vue Darlington’s October Halloween line-up includes Hocus Pocus, The Craft, Scream, Verity, Clayface, Ghosts and anniversary screenings of classic films.
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Mum in 'utter fear' after home on Kinninvie crossroads hit three times in six years
A woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.
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North East museum wins national award for accessibility at family attraction
Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland wins Best Accessible Museum at the 2026 Family Friendly Museum Awards, praised for inclusive facilities and family access.
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Police officer jabbed in eye by Spennymoor woman during attempt to detain man
A woman jabbed a finger into a police officer’s eye as the officer helped detain a man she was with.
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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.
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North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion scene
Richmond, North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting from October 18.
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North East costume graduate lands big-screen role on new Sense and Sensibility
A GROWING career in costume design has led to the big screen
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Ancient cauldron successfully lifted from North East river after 'military operation'
An ancient iron cauldron which has lain undisturbed beneath a North East river for hundreds of years has been successfully recovered in a major archaeological operation.
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Artwork dating back nearly 200 years to go under the hammer in North Yorkshire
A rare drawing by John Constable is set to go under the hammer at Tennants in North Yorkshire next month.
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North Yorkshire mother launches campaign on loss and motherhood
Malton mother Louise Kirby-Jones, who lost both her parents within a year, has helped launch The Motherless Mothers charity's #Unmuted campaign to highlight the hidden challenges faced by women raising children without maternal support due to bereavement, estrangement or illness.
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North Yorkshire artist Lucy Pittaway to host charity weekend in aid of Dementia UK
Yorkshire-based artist Lucy Pittaway is hosting a charity fundraiser to support Dementia UK.
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Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm's growth
Rishi Sunak praises Northallerton space technology firm AmbaSat after European Space Agency funding for satellite projects and green hydrogen monitoring.
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'New chapter' at luxury County Durham hotel with fresh restaurant and menu
The Manor House Hotel and Spa in West Auckland has launched Restaurant 1429, unveiling a new name and contemporary menu as part of the next chapter for its dining experience.
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North East therapy dog team expands as demand for visits continues to grow
Caremark Redcar and Cleveland expands CareBark therapy dog team to 16, supporting wellbeing, mental health and companionship for customers across the North East.
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43 PICTURES: Remarkable moment ancient cauldron is lifted from depths of River Wear
A remarkable archaeological operation on the River Wear has successfully brought a potentially centuries-old cauldron back to the surface.
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'We are battling Labour on plans to house illegal immigrants in County Durham homes'
Billions of pounds of global investment are there for County Durham if we want it.
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All UK drivers over 70 need to know this Highway Code rule update
UK drivers over the age of 70 years old have been issued an updater reminder on a must-know Highway Code rule.
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Villagers still without permanent internet five WEEKS after outage
Elderly residents in a North Yorkshire village have been without broadband for five weeks, prompting another provider to step in with temporary connections.
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Globally-acclaimed artist brings woodland-inspired exhibition to North East doorstep
North East land artist James Brunt unveils Home exhibition at Kirkleatham Walled Garden, inspired by local woodland, from October 17 to mid-December.
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New Lidl store coming to County Durham edges closer as work starts on old bus site
A new Lidl supermarket in Stanley has moved closer to opening as fit-out works begin on the former Go North East bus depot site on Chester Road.
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New passport rules implemented for all passengers heading to Newcastle Airport
Passengers arriving at Newcastle Airport can now pass through eGates without showing their passports under new rules.
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County Durham pasture to become wildlife habitat aimed at cutting nitrogen pollution
County Durham’s Westwick Habitat Bank near Barnard Castle will restore 25 hectares for wildlife, cut nitrogen pollution reaching Teesmouth and support new homes.
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Huge fly-tip containing syringes and gas canisters cleared in North East town
Gateshead Council clears hazardous fly-tip in Barley Mow containing syringes, gas canisters and tyres, warning of serious fire risks ahead of Bonfire Night.
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From cafés to butchers: Darlington businesses that have stood the test of time
From cafés and butchers to fashion retailers, discover the long-established independent businesses that have helped shape Darlington for generations and continue to thrive today.
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North East graduate lands dream presenting role on BBC Radio 1
University of Sunderland graduate Bobbi Bunker is waking up the nation as a presenter on BBC Radio 1.
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UK's best fish and chip shop is award-winning chippy in North Yorkshire
The Scrap Box was named the best fish and chip takeaway earlier this year - see why it is so loved.
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Former jockey launches luxury toilet hire business in North Yorkshire after injury
Former jockey Henry Brooke launches North Yorkshire Toilets, providing luxury mobile loos for weddings, festivals, parties and building sites across the region.
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New plans submitted for 99 homes in North Yorkshire town after previous refusal
New plans for almost 100 homes in Colburn have been submitted, with the developer insisting it has made substantial changes to address concerns raised over a previous application.
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Teen driver refused police blood test after feeling he was being treated 'unfairly'
A teenager refused to provide a blood sample after claiming police had treated him unfairly when they stopped him, a court heard.
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North Yorkshire apprenticeship fair to showcase careers and training routes
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake hosts an apprenticeship fair at Thirsk School on October 22, connecting visitors with North Yorkshire employers.
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First look inside Darlington's new Irish bar ahead of Halloween weekend launch
Darlington’s new Irish bar is set to open in time for Halloween - here is your first look inside as the major refurb continues.
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County Durham writer backs stricter fireworks controls to protect communities and pets
UK Government fireworks consultation proposes stricter controls, limiting louder fireworks to professionals, curbing anti-social behaviour and protecting public safety.
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Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 for children's specialist hydrotherapy sessions
Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.
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Family raise concerns over care before man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo
The family of a 24-year-old man who was killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park have raised concerns about the mental health care he received before his death.
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Greggs new Christmas menu coming to 200 North East bakeries in days
From a 'pigs under blankets' toastie to candy cane mint drinks - here's what's on Greggs' festive menu for 2026.
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County Durham driver caught behind wheel while banned and uninsured
Terry Norton, 37, of Shotton Colliery fined £120 and given six points after admitting driving while banned and uninsured.
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Yorkshire couple renew vows in 1940s-themed ceremony after winning competition
A Yorkshire couple renewed their vows in a 1940s-themed ceremony after winning a competition celebrating their passion for military history.
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North Yorkshire schoolchildren to receive hi-vis gear for safer journeys
North Yorkshire schoolchildren will receive hi-vis safety gear from David Wilson Homes’ Bright Journeys campaign, promoting active travel and safer school runs.
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Frankland inmate squirted officer with cocktail of urine and poo in 'potting' attack
An inmate squirted a mix of urine and faeces at a prison officer escorting another prisoner in a jail’s segregation unit at HMP Frankland
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Long-standing North East gym gets go-ahead to move to bigger and improved base
A city health and fitness club can move to a new and improved base after plans to relocate were given the go-ahead.
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Viral Darlington fidget shop reopens after car smashed into building
A Darlington shop has fully reopened after a car crashed into the building, forcing it to close for more than a week.
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Trump's AI tiger video shows callous lack of judgement
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Darlington Pop Idol star Zoe Birkett 25 years on - from Big Brother to Take That
More than two decades after wowing audiences on the first series of Pop Idol, Consett's Zoe Birkett has built a successful career on the West End stage and remains a familiar face in British entertainment.