The Northern Echo
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Darlington charity's new boss warns of income crisis as losses mount
Darlington charity Tandem is losing money each month, as chief executive Mike Renton warns of financial pressure threatening its work helping people into jobs.
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Prisoners freed from 'tough' HMP Durham punch air as they hail early release scheme
Prisoners punched the air and cheered as the Government's second early-release phase began today.
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Two rescued from Holy Island after vehicle stranded on causeway
Two people were rescued after their vehicle became stranded on the Holy Island Causeway in the lifeboat crew’s second emergency call-out of the day.
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Review: Guitar star Erja Lyytinen wows audience at Darlington venue
Queen of the Slide Guitar Erja Lyytinen delivered an intimate solo blues set at Darlington’s Angels Cut, featuring Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Hallelujah.
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Tragedy as woman, 60, dies after fight on bus as manslaughter suspect arrested
A 60-year-old woman died after an altercation on a bus in Hartlepool. A 26-year-old woman has been arrested.
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BMW driver arrested after crash with Audi at notorious Kinninvie crossroads
A man has been arrested after a serious crash near Barnard Castle left a woman in her 60s with severe injuries. The BMW driver remains in custody.
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LIVE - Cordon erected outside bookies as woman dies after fight on bus
A betting shop has been cordoned off by police on York Road, Hartlepool.
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North East wrestling star faces 300lb Canadian as fans choose 'bull rope or cowbell'
Hartlepool wrestler Adam ‘Shreddy’ Foster headlines W3L’s All Thriller at Dunston Activity Centre on October 16, with family tickets and fan-voted matches.
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Over £1million of suspected illegal cigarettes seized during raid at Sunderland home
HMRC is investigating after 188,640 cigarette packets and 74.75kg of hand-rolling tobacco were seized.
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How one of Darlington's oldest cafés is still gaining more customers after 80 years
A record-breaking week has highlighted the enduring appeal of Three Squares Cafe, one of Darlington's oldest independent businesses with more than 80 years of history.
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From racehorses to toilets: jockey’s dramatic career change
A jockey has swapped the racecourse for a new venture in an unexpected line of work.
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Person airlifted to hospital after two-car crash at notorious Kinninvie crossroads
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at the Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle.
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Newcastle Christmas Market vendors revealed: 70 'must-visit' festive stalls for 2026
Christmas shoppers can now start planning their visit to Newcastle's Christmas Market after the full list of 70 traders heading to the city has been unveiled.
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Normanby schoolboy racer becomes 'first kid' with two national titles in one season
Normanby racer Emilio Pereira, 11, wins the 2026 FAB Racing MK50 Championship, becoming the first rider to claim it and the British Mini Bikes title.
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Pensioner dies after being hit by a car on North East road as teen arrested
A pensioner has died after being hit by a car in Leam Lane, Gateshead.
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Newton Aycliffe dad known as ‘brilliant footballer’ took his own life, inquest hears
A ‘much-loved’ County Durham dad who was known locally as a ‘brilliant footballer’ took his own life, an inquest heard.
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County Durham Post Office announces move as opening times increase by 30 hours a week
Trimdon Village Post Office will move to a new site, offering 30 extra hours a week and step-free access.
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Popular independent fashion retailer delights fans with first North East shop tease
Popular fashion brand Lucy & Yak is set to open its first physical store in the North East, delighting shoppers across the region.
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Nearly 69,000 want maternity pay changed – now the Government has responded
The Government has responded to a petition signed by 68,598 people calling for higher maternity pay. Here's what ministers said.
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North East's Harry Potter filming locations still attracting fans 25 years on
For many North East Harry Potter fans, a trip to Hogwarts is much closer to home than they might think.
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Blair's closure deserves dignity, not political point-scoring over Darlington Market
Darlington is my home town. The closure of Blair's greengrocers, following the loss of Robin Blair, has understandably struck a chord.
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Signs appear at old Middlesbrough Next store as new fashion retailer to move in
Middlesbrough's former Next building could soon welcome shoppers again, after new signs appeared in the windows advertising for staff at Fashion House.
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Padel courts open at popular Sunderland venue with prices from £24 and on-site café
New padel courts have opened at Sunderland's Beacon of Light, with prices from £24 an hour and £2.50 racket hire.
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Green light for £160m programme to create digital and creative hubs in Tees Valley
Tees Valley’s £160m Investment Zone gets digital and creative hubs for Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, supporting local jobs, growth and innovation by 2029.
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Darlington charity warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is causing funding shortfall
Darlington charity First Stop warns ‘poverty fatigue’ is hitting donations as rough sleeping persists ahead of the CEO Sleepout at Mowden Park on November 19.
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County Durham crash LIVE - B6279 Kinninvie Crossroads closed after smash
The Kinninvie Crossroads near Barnard Castle has been closed following a crash. An air ambulance has landed at the scene.
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Ben Nevis challenge helps North East bereavement service secure defibrillator
Northumbrian Water volunteers raised more than £1,240 climbing Ben Nevis, funding a defibrillator through the Stephen Carey Fund for bereavement support.
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Paedophile who abused teen decades ago dies in North East jail months into sentence
A sex offender jailed for 19 years for abusing a child has died in HMP Holme House prison.
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'This incident will not define us' - garden centre speaks out after £3,000 theft
The director of a popular County Durham garden centre says staff were left upset and questioning whether they could have done more after thieves stole more than £3,000 worth of stock in just 20 minutes.
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Ex Frankie and Benny's to become award-winning Indian restaurant in Sunderland
Award-winning My Delhi will take over the former Frankie and Benny's site in Sunderland, aiming to open in early 2027.
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Teesside TikToker needs North East actors for 'Shameless and Top Boy' style show
A viral Teesside creator is using North East acting talent to spotlight local issues in a new play inspired by life in Middlesbrough.
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JD confirms relocation to new town centre store as opening date revealed
JD has announced the opening date of its new Middlesbrough store - with just days to go until the doors are opened.
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Why bringing Dorian Gray to Darlington for world premiere is ‘proper rock and roll’
After 50 years in showbusiness, Kevin Kennedy tells Andrew White why a dark new role is sending him back on the road.
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Second arrest made as probe into North East waste sites continues
Second man arrested over illegal waste dumps is questioned over illegal activity at a site in Callerton, near Newcastle Airport
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North East care home earns recognition for support of Armed Forces veterans
A care home in Stockton has been recognised for its continuing commitment to supporting Armed Forces veterans, becoming the first in the borough to achieve a prestigious accreditation.
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Father and daughter to tackle 29,031ft Everest climb in North East shopping centre
Georgia Sybenga and dad David Fairlamb will take on an Everest-height challenge inside Newcastle's Eldon Square.
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'Over the moon' Sunderland Indian restaurant crowned best for street food in UK
Babaji has brought a national street food title home to Sunderland after competing in awards with over 1,250 nominees.
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Probe launched after anti-social incident on Darlington to Spennymoor bus
A probe are probing an anti-social incident on a bus from Darlington and want to speak to anyone who may have seen two men with dogs get on board.
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North East McDonald’s closes for major refurbishment with reopening date confirmed
A North East McDonald's has closed for almost two months as it undergoes a major refurbishment which will give the restaurant a “fresh new look”.
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A new chapter in the amazing Story of County Durham
County Durham's foundations are helping to drive a new era of innovation, growth and global recognition.
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Tree surgeon in court after reversing into electrical box outside Durham station
A tree surgeon clipped a pillar while turning his car around outside Durham Railway Station, a court heard.
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County Durham dad defies doctors' odds three years after terminal cancer diagnosis
A Sedgefield dad with terminal cancer has defied the odds to celebrate his birthday three years after doctors expected him to die.
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Tragedy as retired County Durham couple die in campervan blaze on holiday in France
A County Durham couple died after a fire broke out in their campervan while they were on holiday in France, an inquest heard.
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Football memorabilia store's move boosts North East town's indoor market
Middlesbrough football shirt shop ABS Football Shirts moves to larger Dundas Street premises, sparking an expansion wave among traders at Dundas Indoor Market.
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Two charged over stab attacks and another two arrested after 'targeted violence'
Two teenagers have been charged in connection with stab attacks in Thornaby as two others are arrested over “targeted disorder and violence".
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Four County Durham volunteers receive British Empire Medals at castle ceremony
Four County Durham volunteers receive British Empire Medals at Durham Castle for aviation history, young people, cancer support and Chester-le-Street community.
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Have your say on future of North East city's public behaviour rules
Sunderland residents are invited to comment on renewing the Public Spaces Protection Order tackling anti-social behaviour and environmental offences by November 15, 2026.
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North East charity ball raises record £89,000 to help families facing hardship
The Teesside Charity has raised a record £89,000 at its annual ball, supporting families facing hardship across the Tees Valley through its Hardship Fund.
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Hundreds of new homes take shape as £43.6m Bishop Auckland scheme nears milestone
Avant Homes releases final first-phase homes at £43.6m Westward Green in Willington near Bishop Auckland, priced from £155,000 with buyer incentives available.
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Man who started fire in DL1 bin store 'to keep warm' forced complex to be evacuated
Raymond Coglan jailed for 44 months after starting a fire at Darlington’s DL1 complex, forcing Premier Inn, Nando’s and Vue cinema to evacuate.