The Northern Echo
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House linked to A66 crash teen rammed minutes before smash that killed two officers
A house linked to one of the five men that died in the A66 crash was rammed minutes before the event that killed two officers, it has emerged.
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North Yorkshire veterans raise £7,000 after 140-mile cycle ride
Veterans from North Yorkshire have raised £7,000 after undertaking a 140 mile cycle ride across the North East
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LIVE - Stretch of A1(M) closed after vehicle fire as traffic at standstill
A stretch of the A1(M) near Scotch Corner is currently closed after a vehicle fire. There are currently delays of around 80 minutes, as traffic is…
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Two burglary suspects arrested after two-hour large-scale countryside search
Two suspected burglars have been arrested after police spent almost two hours searching a vast area of countryside in North Yorkshire.
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Tributes continue to pour in for 'hero' police officers who were killed in A66 crash
Tributes continue to pour in for the two "hero" police officers whose lives were cut short after a horror crash on the A66.
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Darlington Poundland store shutting in weeks forcing shoppers to travel extra 10 mins
Poundland has confirmed its Darlington North Road branch will close next month after the retailer was unable to agree new lease terms with its…
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New County Durham Farmfoods store next to McDonald's could open before end of year
A new County Durham Farmfoods is on track to open before the end of the year, the company has said, as construction work gathers pace at the…
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American Revolution brought to life for 600 visitors at North Yorkshire stately hall
Revolutionary history came to life in North Yorkshire as visitors stepped back in time to explore the events that shaped the birth of the United…
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Popular Teesside restaurant teases new location after 'outgrowing' current home
Little Lotus has announced it will leave its Eaglescliffe restaurant after outgrowing the site, with plans to relocate to a larger venue.
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Latest free prostate cancer testing session run by Durham district support group
A test screening day is being staged by an independent prostate cancer support group in a community centre on the outskirts of Durham, on Thursday…
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Lindisfarne Festival on course for record-breaking sell-out
Lindisfarne Festival at Beal Farm on the Northumberland coast is on track for a complete sell-out after organisers revealed only 500 tickets remain…
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Boy, 16, dies in crash between motorbike and car in North East
A teenage boy has died after a motorbike and car crashed in Northumberland on Monday.
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Major makeover plans for Sunderland pub to get fresh beer garden and games room
The Guide Post in Ryhope could soon gain a new games room, revamped beer garden and create new jobs under the plans.
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Five more arrested and second man charged after fatal A66 crash, taking arrests to 17
Five more people have been arrested and a man has been charged following a major investigation into the events leading up to the fatal A66 crash.
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North East cancer charity bids for £15,000 funding votes to complete vital upgrades
A North Shields charity supporting people affected by cancer could receive £15,000 to complete much-needed upgrades at its Nile Street base. Live…
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Bishop Auckland beauty salon staff 'heartbroken' after car reversed into building
Bishop Auckland beauty salon The Brow Lounge has been severely damaged after a vehicle reversed into the building in the early hours of the morning.
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Drinker who 'killed man' in Willington pub 'had just learnt he was his dad'
A jury has heard how a man was charged with the manslaughter of his ‘dad’ after he pushed him over in a Willington beer garden.
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Parents are being warned to check payments after CMS errors
Child maintenance payments can be too high or too low. Here's how parents can challenge a wrong calculation and the deadlines they need to know.
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Community project transforms Spennymoor bus shelters into works of art
Five bus shelters across Spennymoor have been transformed with vibrant artwork created by local artists, schools and community groups as part of a…
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Swimming school backed by Olympic champion opening in Teesside this autumn
A new £1m children's swim school founded by the Olympic champion is set to open in Teesside later this year, with construction now under way.
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Sky issues fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices in the UK
Sky has issued a fresh warning to those using illegal streaming devices as the 2026/27 Premier League season gets underway.
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Three wanted after 'high value theft' at Darlington M&S Food Hall
Three women are wanted after a 'high value theft' from a Darlington Marks & Spencer store, police said.
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North Yorkshire’s "biggest road project" opens on A59 after landslip disruptions
A "vital" new road has opened following the completion of the largest highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ending…
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North East piers closed after continuous acts of vandalism rack up £180,000 costs
North and South Piers at the Port of Tyne remain closed after repeated vandalism caused more than £180,000 in damage, security and repair costs.
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Inquests into deaths of 'hero' police officers and man in A66 crash to open this week
Opening inquests into the deaths of two police officers and one of the five people travelling in a Volkswagen Passat in the A66 crash are due to be…
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Man appears in court accused of drugs offences after A66 crash which killed seven
A man, one of 12 arrested after a crash on the A66 which killed seven, including two police officers, has appeared before magistrates charged with…
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Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash hits more than £750k
More than £750,000 has been raised for the families of two officers who were killed when a car driving the wrong way on the A66 collided into their…
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Man due in court after North East 'stab attack'
Carl Robert Minto, 33, of Langhurst in Sunderland, has been charged after a 'stab attack' left another man with 'serious…
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County Durham arsonist faces wait to learn his fate after house blaze
A psychiatric report is to be prepared on a man who has admitted starting a fire inside a house, being reckless as to the danger caused to life and…
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LIVE - Day two of trial of man accused of Willington Christmas Eve pub killing
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape after police appeal to trace him
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after Cleveland Police launched an appeal to trace him.
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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13 roads in Darlington hit with traffic lights and roadworks today - see where
Drivers in Darlington face 13 sets of roadworks across the town on Tuesday, August 25. Including A68 Woodland Road.
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Businesses and residents unite to save North East estate for nature and wildlife
A North East community has rallied behind a campaign to protect a treasured estate for wildlife, with businesses and residents helping to raise…
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Meet the Darlington drag queen swapping suits for sparkles on RuPaul's Drag Race UK
A drag queen from Darlington is set to appear on the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
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Government funding boost to help cut North East residents' energy bills
Tyne Housing has secured additional Government Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund investment to improve energy efficiency, cut bills and help…
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Inside stunning £1.5m church home where the altar has become a luxury kitchen
A former Victorian church in Middleton One Row has gone on the market for £1.5m, featuring a working pipe organ, stained glass and seven bedrooms.
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New Heartbeat display to open at popular North Yorkshire attraction
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk will launch a new Heartbeat exhibition, with former Heartbeat actor David Lonsdale officially opening the…
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Hydrotherapy in Aycliffe helps stroke survivor make 'remarkable recovery' progress
County Durham stroke survivor Carol, who was told she might never walk again after suffering a severe stroke, has credited hydrotherapy at Newton…
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North East predator jailed for sex attack on girl dies in prison
An historic County Durham sex offender who was jailed for abuse on a girl more than 30 years ago has died in HMP Northumberland.
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Company seeks approval for more lorries in County Durham - public notice
Southampton firm NVD U.K. Ltd applies to keep 10 more goods vehicles and 10 trailers at its operating centre in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
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Inside hidden Durham market café serving Rolocoffees and Cherry Bakewell matcha
A family-run Durham Market Hall café is attracting attention with quirky drinks including Cherry Bakewell matcha and Rolo iced coffee.
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Blue plaque on Darlington house reveals Mary Pease’s orphanage for 11 girls
A modest blue plaque on a Cockerton cottage opens a window on to Darlington’s Victorian welfare history — and the quiet legacy of a…
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East Cleveland café near station where locals come for coffee but stay for cocktails
Serving breakfast, brunch, coffee, cocktails and live music, Signals has been a popular part of Saltburn for almost 40 years.
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Person taken to hospital after late-night A66 crash in County Durham
A person has been taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital after a late-night crash on the A66 between the A1(M) Scotch Corner and Bowes in County…
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North East 'Glastonbury'-like festival returns this Bank Holiday as pub raises £250k
The Beeswing in East Cowton is hosting its 13th ‘Glastonbury’ festival to raise money for end of life care at a nearby hospital.
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New independent café opens in Bishop Auckland serving fresh coffee and breakfast
A new independent café has opened in Bishop Auckland, offering customers a place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, freshly made food and coffee.
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North Yorkshire town set to open hidden heritage sites for free history festival
Richmond will host a programme of free talks, tours, walks and family activities as part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days festival, celebrating…
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Young people 'baiting officers' says Police Federation in wake of A66 crash
Young people are “baiting police officers” with dangerous driving, the Police Federation said in the wake of a collision on the A66 in which two…