The Northern Echo
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Excitement as 'elusive' and 'rare' bird spotted at North East nature reserve
Birdwatchers have been treated to sightings of an elusive bittern at RSPB Saltholme, with photographer Gareth Bowes capturing the bird on camera.
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Dramatic drone view of historic, but disused, railway bridge in beautiful Durham
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The Yorkshire market town just two miles from the A1(M) that feels a world away
Just two miles from the A1(M), Bedale is a historic Yorkshire market town with Viking treasures, a heritage railway, independent shops and beautiful countryside.
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National company lined up as pictures show £11.3m shopping precinct nears completion
National chains and local businesses are showing strong interest in new units at Eston Precinct as the £11.3m redevelopment nears completion.
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Baby died after hospital staff failed to spot heart monitor jam as alarm was silenced
A heartbroken mum was forced to deliver her stillborn baby after staff failed to notice a drop in heart rate because a monitoring machine was set to silent after a paper jam.
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North East farm shop one of best for pumpkin picking 2026 - with over 150,000 choices
Brocksbushes Farm Shop has been named one of the best places to go pumpkin picking for 2026 - here's why.
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Predatory bus driver, groomer and perverts with hauls of child abuse images jailed
A manipulative groomer, a paedophile bus driver and two offenders convicted of child sexual abuse image offences have been jailed at Durham Crown Court in recent weeks.
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UK travel company to close after 15 years as it collapses into liquidation
UK travel company Global Travel Partners is set to close after 15 years, having entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL).
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Search begins for North East city's most inspiring young people
Nominations now open for Sunderland’s 2027 Young Achievers’ Awards, celebrating inspiring young people aged 8-18 in the city; entries close December 18.
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A1(M) RECAP - 'Serious' crash and second incident in County Durham overnight
The A1(M) was closed in both directions between J60 (Bradbury) and J61 (Bowburn) overnight after a 'serious' crash on Saturday night (October 10) and a separate incident the following morning (October 11).
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Councillor in a lather over dog wash unit planned for historic Saltburn promenade
A councillor is objecting to plans for a proposed self-service machine on Saltburn’s Lower Promenade allowing pet owners to wash and shampoo their dogs.
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Amanda Owen reveals who will live at Anty John's as rebuild nears milestone
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen has revealed the family still does not know who will eventually live at Anty John's despite moving belongings in.
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Bishop Auckland driver fined over careless driving in Lidl car park
Bishop Auckland motorist Stephen Round fined £660 and given six penalty points for careless driving in a Lidl car park.
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How MFC Foundation and the 'power of the badge' are saving lives across Teesside
Behind the famous Middlesbrough Football Club badge lies the power to change lives - and that's what the MFC Foundation are doing every day.
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Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted at North East nature reserve
A marsh harrier has been captured on camera at RSPB Saltholme by Northern Echo Camera Club photographer Pat Blewitt during visits in recent months.
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Two men seriously injured and four arrested after 'linked' street attacks
Two men have been seriously injured and four arrested after two "linked" attacks in Thornaby, police have confirmed.
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What we know about separate County Durham A1(M) crash and incident which closed road
A1(M) closures remain in place after a serious crash and a separate police incident in County Durham overnight, with the northbound carriageway expected to stay shut into the afternoon.
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Meet Darlington sisters helping women with confidence at award-winning 'dream salon'
Two Darlington sisters who opened their first salon while still teenagers have spent the past 17 years building a business centred around making women feel confident.
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Stars of iconic BBC series to feature together for first time in 63-year history
Christopher Eccleston and Carole Ann Ford will join forces in a new Doctor Who Christmas special.
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UK Wildlife Park issues update on tiger and 'deeply affected' staff after attack
The tiger involved in the fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday (October 10) is safe and will not be euthanised, the park has confirmed.
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Stargazers treated to Northern Lights across North East - and it could return tonight
Stargazers across the North East were treated to a dazzling Northern Lights display overnight - and it could return tonight.
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Drunken man drove off in ex-partner’s car after hurling abuse at her in row
Redcar man Paul Parsons drove off in his ex-partner’s car after a childcare row and admitted common assault at Teesside Crown Court on August 8.
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Work begins on new Teesside Lidl store as German chain promises 2027 opening
Lidl plans to open its third Middlesbrough store in 2027. Plans for a new supermarket in Linthorpe, on land which was previously the home of the Northern School of Art, were approved by members of Middlesbrough Council’s planning committee back in July this year.
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Foundation in memory of North Yorkshire dad donates £30k to mental health support
Charlie Dallas Lancaster, 36, from Thirsk, died in summer 2020. His family and friends remember his “cheeky, smiling face” and ability to “light up the room”.
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Former Britain's Got Talent judge in talks to return to ITV show after 16 years
Piers Morgan could return to Britain's Got Talent as a guest judge for its 20th anniversary in 2027, while Bradley Walsh reportedly replaces Simon Cowell.
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North Yorkshire theatre group cuts costume hours with new sewing machine
Richmond Amateur Dramatics wins North Yorkshire Council funding for an industrial overlocker, helping volunteers make stronger costumes faster for future shows.
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The hilltop beacon that has watched over the North Yorkshire Moors for centuries
Danby Beacon is one of the North York Moors' best-known landmarks, with a history spanning thousands of years - from the bronze age to the second world war.
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PCC Joy Allen vows to tackle illegal off-road bike menace
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she is determined to tackle the menace of illegal off-road bikes which are causing harm and nuisance to communities and the countryside.
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A690 in North East to close on four Sundays for resurfacing work - public notice
A690 Durham Road in Sunderland will close for four Sundays from October 18 for resurfacing. Check diversions via North Moor Lane, Silksworth and Thorney Close.
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Amanda Owen's daughter revives Ravenseat tradition that helped start family 'empire'
Amanda Owen has revealed daughter Edith is running Ravenseat's revived cream teas after turning a small serving hatch into her own business.
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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Darlington thug who tried to bite mum's fingers off appears in the dock
Callum Crang broke his promise not to breach a restraining order protecting his mother — and is now paying the price.
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£168,000 Newton Aycliffe home boasts garden oasis and solar panels
Explore this stylish three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newton Aycliffe, priced at £168,000, with open-plan living, landscaped garden and solar panels.
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Police watchdog to probe police contact with psychotic killer before stab attack
The police watchdog has launched an independent investigation into Durham Constabulary's contact with Patricia Hewitt before she fatally stabbed Newton Aycliffe woman Angela Lloyd.
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Durham man rebuilds life and helps others through NHS recovery
Durham man Simon, 43, turns 14 years in mental health services into hope as a peer practitioner for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
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North East daytime disco returns with hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Decades Day Disco Volume 3 returns to Stockton on October 10, bringing 70s, 80s and 90s hits across three rooms at KU and The Social Room, 3pm-8pm.
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MP urges NHS bosses to halt Bishop Auckland ward move to Darlington
An MP has urged County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust bosses to reverse plans to close a ward at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
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Darlington pumpkin patch reopens after last-minute bid to save crop after drought
A Darlington farmer’s last-minute gamble helped save one of the region’s most popular pumpkin patches after drought threatened this year’s crop.
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County Durham man fined after prohibited stun gun found at home
County Durham man Michael Snowdon fined £120 for keeping a prohibited stun gun at his Brandon home, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard on October 7.
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught behind wheel
County Durham driver Joseph Glynn receives 200 hours’ unpaid work and a 16-month ban after driving while disqualified and uninsured in Stanley on August 31.
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Billingham road to close for two weeks as works begin - public notice
Cowpen Bewley Road in Billingham will close from October 19 to November 2 for roadworks, affecting all traffic. A signed diversion will be in place.
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County Durham mum found unresponsive beside road took own life, coroner rules
A woman found dead at the side of a County Durham road had taken a large quantity of drugs, an inquest heard.
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Walker taking on 109-mile challenge in aid of condition that changed family's life
A Thirsk walker is tackling 109 miles of moorland and coastline to raise awareness of a condition that changed his family’s life.
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Major Teesside fireworks display to return to riverside after five years
A popular fireworks display is returning to Stockton after five years away, lighting up the sky once again this autumn.
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Ghostly monk said to haunt ship that smashed through Saltburn pier
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Amanda Owen reveals daughter was 'fired' from Ravenseat job after customer encounter
Amanda Owen has revealed daughter Clemmie was fired by sister Edith from Ravenseat's cream tea van after an encounter with a customer.
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Plaque honouring All Creatures Great and Small author unveiled at his former home
A blue plaque honouring All Creatures Great and Small author James Herriot has been unveiled at his former North Yorkshire home.
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Bionic Woman star delights fans after being spotted in Saltburn
Bionic Woman star Lindsay Wagner has been spotted in Saltburn while visiting the UK for events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the hit television series.
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The North East lighthouse that featured on Most Haunted where ghost Bob 'grabs women'
Explore the North East lighthouse's eerie history, from ghost Bob and strange encounters to its Most Haunted appearance.
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North East boy, 12, reunites with ambulance crews after serious e-scooter crash
Newcastle 12-year-old Davide-Daniel Tiblea reunites with NEAS ambulance crews after a life-changing e-scooter crash in West Denton on March 15, now recovering.