The Northern Echo
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County Durham farm café hailed as an 'absolute gem' for pies and cakes
Visitors have hailed a café on a County Durham working farm an 'absolute gem', praising its pies, breakfasts, cakes and sausage rolls.
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Huge moor fire put firefighters under pressure as crews battled blaze for 40 days
Fylingdales Moor fire report warns North Yorkshire firefighters faced welfare pressures and staffing shortages after the blaze burned for more than 40 days.
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Inside a £1.65m Ingleby Greenhow home with stunning views and leisure suite
High Farm House near Ingleby Greenhow is a 6,592 sq ft country home with four bedrooms, leisure suite, workshops and 15.05 acres. Guide price £1.65m.
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Man who 'jumped into enclosure' dies after being attacked by tiger at Yorkshire zoo
A man has died after “jumping into a tiger enclosure” at a Yorkshire zoo, South Yorkshire Police has confirmed.
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Man appears in court charged over stab attack that left person in hospital
A man has appeared in court following a stab attack in Stockton. He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance.
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Minute's applause at Sunderland game for teens killed in River Wear crash tragedy
Sunderland fans have paid tribute to three teenagers who died last week when their car plunged into the River Wear.
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North East Hair and Beauty Awards hailed 'best year yet' after hundreds attend
A salon owner who launched awards for the region's hair and beauty professionals says this year's ceremony was the best yet after attracting hundreds of guests.
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From Prince Bishops to railway pioneers - the remarkable history of Hall Garth Hotel
For more than seven centuries, Hall Garth was a country estate at the heart of County Durham life before becoming a hotel, spa and wedding venue.
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Sad pictures show Darlington greengrocer packed up for final time after 150 years
Pictures have captured the poignant final moments of a historic Darlington greengrocer as the shutters came down for the last time after 150 years.
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Five-star reviews pour in for family-run garden centre near Darlington
A family-run garden centre with roots stretching back more than 130 years is earning rave reviews from customers thanks to its homegrown plants, hanging baskets and old-fashioned approach to customer service.
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Why 999 crews rushed to Darlington town centre on Saturday morning
Police and ambulance crews were called to the Golden Cock pub on Tubwell Row on Saturday (October 10), after reports of a person being injured.
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Yarm Fair 2026 - everything we know on timings, road closures, and event
Yarm Fair is returning to the town once again for 2026 - here is everything you need to know about the annual event.
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Amanda Owen opens up about Clive relationship and how they make it work after split
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen has opened up about her relationship with Clive Owen now and how the former couple make co-parenting their nine children work.
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Stack reaffirms committment to delayed Bishop Auckland venue as Durham scheme canned
STACK insists it remains committed to opening the Bishop Auckland venue despite three years of delays.
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Durham County Council wins four gongs for fitness offering at national awards
Durham County Council has won four national awards recognising its work to improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
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The smallest museum in Northumberland that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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Man 'jumps into tiger enclosure' at Yorkshire zoo as 'shots fired and park evacuated'
A Yorkshire wildlife park has been evacuated after a man “jumped into a tiger enclosure” at a Yorkshire zoo.
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Person taken to hospital after van crash at junction as police called to scene
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash in Hemlington. It is understood that there were no major injuries.
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Tanfield Railway to recreate wartime locomotive 63 years after it was scrapped
A wartime steam locomotive that once hauled coal in the North East will be recreated more than 60 years after it was scrapped.
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Historic National Trust mansion to be turned into monstrous Halloween house
Ormesby Hall in Middlesbrough will be transformed for Halloween this half-term, with monster trails, spooky activities, live theatre and evening events.
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‘Basic research’ would reveal real reason behind Britain’s high energy prices
I share our councillors’ and MPs’ anger at the casual attitude of Clayton Glass towards the welfare of its Durham workforce as they were laid off due to the firm’s closure.
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Look inside the incredible £1.35m Durham home with a fascinating 240-year history
A 240-year-old home designed by one of Britain's best-known architects has gone on sale near Durham.
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MoD warns 23-turbine Yorkshire Dales wind farm could interfere with military radar
MoD and NATS warn 23-turbine Hope Moor Wind Farm near the Yorkshire Dales could disrupt RAF radar, threaten low-flying aircraft and UK air defence.
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The North Yorkshire garden centre café that people happily travel 90 minutes to visit
A North Yorkshire garden centre café has won glowing reviews, with some customers travelling 90 minutes to return.
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Police step up patrols at Consett bus station as residents say they feel 'frightened'
Police have stepped up patrols in a County Durham town centre after residents said they felt frightened and were avoiding the bus station.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pockets £302,000 payout after giving back Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease, with £1.8million in repair and restoration costs also revealed.
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Amanda Owen's son Reuben hailed 'knight in shining armour' after dramatic rescues
Amanda Owen's son Reuben Owen has been hailed as a 'knight in shining armour' after rescuing his mum and stranded TV crews.
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Shop worker caught selling counterfeit tobacco to undercover officers in sting
Mohammed Tariq Tofiq admitted four offences of selling and possessing counterfeit tobacco after a Trading Standards investigation at European Supermarket in October 2025.
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Households at risk of £1,000 fine if they don't check TV licence emails
You need a TV licence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, and must keep up with the payments.
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Rare Walkers crisps flavour returns to UK supermarkets after 5 years away
Walkers has reintroduced its Pigs in Blankets flavour in its 2026 Christmas range, alongside Roast Potatoes and Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham.
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Fans reminisce over iconic Lightwater Valley rollercoaster 35 years on from opening
Thirty-five years after it first captured the imagination of thrill-seekers, rollercoaster enthusiasts and families, nostalgia remains strong for one of North Yorkshire's most famous attractions.
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Man allegedly raped and stabbed 16 times in County Durham says attack ‘destroyed’ him
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed 16 times and raped at a County Durham home; four defendants deny charges as trial continues.
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Yorkshire Dales walk through spectacular ravine haunted by a legendary beast
Explore a 6.5-mile walk from Appletreewick through Trollers Gill to the River Wharfe, with limestone scenery, moorland views and historic sites near Skipton.
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Durham Council bosses left in dark over Stack scrapping Durham development
Durham County Council was left in the dark about Stack abandoning plans for its long-delayed city venue.
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Bishop Auckland woman fined £120 for assaulting on-duty police officer
Bishop Auckland woman Helen Jones fined £120 at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court for assaulting a police officer, paying £50 compensation and £85 in CPS costs.
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'Little gem' County Durham café found steps away from historical attractions
Cafédral in Durham can be found in the perfect place to stop for a coffee when exploring some of the city's most famous attractions.
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Stack accused of 'flagrant disregard' for Durham after scrapping city centre venue
Stack has been accused of showing "flagrant disregard" by Mary Kelly Foy after scrapping long-delayed plans to open a venue in Durham city centre.
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Stack scraps plans for Durham site and gives up building after years of delays
Stack has abandoned its plans to open a venue in Durham city centre, saying the decision was not "taken lightly".
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Facelifted Kia EV6 review: Is this now the best electric family car under £50k?
The facelifted Kia EV6 features a larger 84kWh battery, sharper headlights, a smoother ride and an upgraded interior.
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24 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Durham County Council in the past week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, new advertisements, and changes to residential and commercial properties.
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Police hunt pair after man robbed, beaten and slashed with blade outside shops
Cleveland Police have released pictures in the search for two men in connection with a robbery and assault in Middlesbrough in July.
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National Railway Museum in North Yorkshire to open temporary entrance during facelift
National Railway Museum in York to open temporary South Yard entrance later this month as redevelopment continues, ahead of a new accessible Central Hall.
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£1.4m Darlington home on Abbey Road showcases Victorian 'grandeur and charm'
Explore 41 Abbey Road, Darlington: a £1.4m Victorian and Arts and Crafts home with 4,316 sq ft, period features, landscaped gardens and detached garage.
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North East families invited to coastal book hunt and literacy day
Families can join Sunderland’s Look for the Book on October 10, with a coastal book hunt, swaps, theatre and Little Libraries supporting literacy.
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Major retailer now offering money back when you donate your old shoes
Schuh’s Sell Your Soles scheme gives shoppers a £5 voucher for usable old shoes from any brand, helping recycle footwear and save on full-price pairs over £25.
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What time is Strictly Come Dancing on tonight as week 3 of competition airs
The BBC One favourite is back for its third week of live performances, with celebrities taking to the dancefloor in the hope of avoiding elimination.
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North East residents asked to donate old wellies for garden project
Middlesbrough residents can donate old wellies to Tees Valley Wildlife Trust’s colourful community garden planters project at Thorntree Library on October 29.
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Live entertainment and retro weekends at Stanwix Park March 12-14 2027
The Solway coast has long drawn visitors looking for sea air and wide horizons, but at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre the evening atmosphere brings an entirely different kind of energy.
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Forty Peter Rabbit sculptures from North East trail to be auctioned for hospice
Forty Peter Rabbit sculptures from Newcastle and North Tyneside’s Tales on the Tyne trail will be auctioned for St Oswald’s Hospice on October 13.
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Latest Celebrity Traitors news including murders so far, schedule and new twists
There are 21 famous faces that have headed to Scotland's Ardross Castle for the new series of Celebrity Traitors.