The Northern Echo
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Developer reveals why it wants to axe more than £240,000 from new homes agreement
The developer behind a new housing development in Catterick Garrison has said soaring construction costs are behind its controversial attempt to remove more than £240,000 earmarked for local schools and play areas.
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'End of an era' as County Durham club is to close after more than 50 years
A village social club that has served generations of families will close for good this weekend.
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North East town that shaped Coronation Street and Byke Grove star with 30-year career
Jill Halfpenny has become one of the North East’s best-known stars during a career spanning more than three decades.
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More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters crushed in Darlington police crackdown
More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters seized from Darlington streets have been crushed in a crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour.
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CCTV captures moment car mounts pavement and crashes into Darlington businesses
Dramatic CCTV footage shows the moment a car crashed into a T.W.S Security and Funky Fidget shop on Borough Road in Darlington.
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Artists and market traders open first shop in County Durham
Two independent artists are celebrating the opening of their first permanent shop in Chester-le-Street today after years of selling their work at markets and events across the region.
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Plans for 299 homes including new bungalows on edge of County Durham village
Plans for up to 299 homes on the edge of Bournmoor have been submitted to Durham County Council.
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An inquest needs to find whether Angela, and the rest of us, were properly protected
JEREMY CHIPPERFIELD, the senior coroner for Durham and Darlington, is right to hold an inquest into the death of Angela Lloyd in Newton Aycliffe on August 13 even though Patricia Hewitt pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was ordered to be detained indefinitely in hospital.
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Thugs jailed after North East social club fight left victim with fractured skull
Kane Walker and Christopher Watson jailed after Roseworth Social Club fight in Stockton left a man with a fractured skull. They received 24 and 25 months.
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The North East landmark that was built by keelmen to care for their own 325 years ago
Today’s Object of the Week is a remarkable riverside building created more than three centuries ago by working men determined to look after their own.
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RSPCA issues urgent plea as Durham rescue centres overwhelmed by animal crisis
The RSPCA is urgently seeking adopters across County Durham as rescue centres struggle with cases involving dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of animals at one address.
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Man wanted by police in connection with an alleged attack in County Durham
Durham Police are searching for Jamie Taylor, who also uses the name Byron Taylor and has links to Newton Aycliffe.
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The 234-year-old North East pub that once welcomed major guests like Charles Dickens
The Bridge Hotel Vaults has links to Dickens, a Grade II listing and a fascinating past dating back to the 1790s.
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Durham man fined after resisting police officer and breaching order
Durham man Robert Carr has been fined £80 after admitting resisting a police officer and breaching a public spaces protection order
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95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite residents' concerns
Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval despite concerns from residents about the loss of productive farmland.
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County Durham shop worker admits stealing scratch cards but disputes £66,420 figure
A shop worker has admitted stealing large numbers of scratch cards from her employer and claiming tens of thousands of pounds in prizes.
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Boro legends and locals among first to try long-awaited Teesside golf club restaurant
From Boro legends to local foodies - diners are sharing first thoughts on Manjaros' new golf club restaurant.
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'I died for 15 minutes' - Darlington gran's ordeal trying to rescue dog from lake
A Darlington grandmother who says she "died for 15 minutes" after jumping into a lake to save her granddaughter's puppy has praised the emergency services and stranger who saved her life.
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Tributes pour in for Darlington couple killed in crash leaving 'world a sadder place'
A Darlington couple who devoted years to helping others are being remembered as community tributes pour in after they were killed in a crash near Scaling Dam.
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39 pictures of Houghton Feast fireworks as dazzling display lights up the sky
The Feast Fireworks Musical Spectacular lit up the sky as Houghton Feast celebrations continued on Monday night.
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The Blow Monkeys bring Birdsong tour to Gateshead's Glasshouse
The Blow Monkeys bring their Birdsong tour to The Glasshouse, Gateshead, on October 7, as frontman Dr Robert discusses new music and the band's future.
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Police issue update after drugs raid on address in North Yorkshire coastal town
The county's force carried out the raid at an address in St Mary’s Crescent, on the east side of Whitby, on Wednesday July 15, as part of a targeted "intensification day," assisted by the Neighbourhood Support Unit and with North Yorkshire Police chief constable Tim Forber leading the operation.
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'Nervous' Vicky Pattison sets off on day two of mega 250-mile from North East
Vicky Pattinson has set off from Richmond on the second day of her 250-mile charity challenge from Newcastle to London today.
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LIVE - Emergency services respond to crash between 'cars' in Darlington
A crash has caused delays on a road in Darlington with emergency services responding.
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Two teenagers arrested after crash involving stolen car in Spennymoor
Two teenagers have been arrested after a stolen car crashed into another vehicle in Spennymoor.
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Plans submitted for temporary 186-space car park as major regeneration continues
Plans have been submitted for a 186-space temporary car park to support construction and regeneration at Sheepfolds.
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Family's fight for answers over 'missed opportunities' to detain sister's killer
A grieving County Durham family have welcomed a coroner's decision to look at 'missed opportunities' to detain their sister's psychotic killer hours before she was stabbed to death.
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LIVE- Darlington road cordoned off after car crashes into building
Borough Road and Brunswick Street in Darlington is currently cordoned off after a car crashed into the Funky Fidgets shop front.
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'Dream come true' as Coronation Street and Brassic stars in Teesside for theatre show
Sue Cleaver, Karen Henthorn and Les Dennis star in Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies stage adaptation at Stockton Globe in March 2027.
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Car crashes into Darlington shop as building damaged and store forced to shut
A car crashed into the front of a popular Darlington Funky Fidget shop and T.W.S Security, leaving the building damaged and forcing the store to close.
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County Durham garden centre confirms opening date for Christmas display
A garden centre is set to launch its Christmas department with a festive weekend of family fun and seasonal shopping.
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Government must look closer to home before inflicting more pain on businesses
WITH another budget on the way, the high streets and businesses must be wondering how much more pain can the Government inflict upon them.
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'I'm finally getting my life back' - former nurse shortlisted for beauty award
A former nurse who left the profession after struggling with stress and anxiety says being shortlisted in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards has helped prove she made the right decision.
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County Durham hotel shortlisted for one of Europe's top luxury travel awards
Headlam Hall Hotel near Darlington is celebrating after being shortlisted for one of the hospitality industry's most prestigious awards.
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Patient taken to hospital after rush-hour crash on busy Darlington road
A patient has been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Darlington at rush-hour.
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'Slurring' County Durham man berated woman he crashed into while still trapped in car
A suspected drink-driver caused a three-vehicle crash while attempting a dangerous double overtaking manoeuvre near the brow of a hill.
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‘I've had enough of excuses’ - MP demands CCTV action after North East park disorder
A non-functioning CCTV camera has sparked fresh calls for action following a weekend of serious antisocial behaviour.
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Rowdy youths 'starting fires' in County Durham village as warning issued
Durham Police has issued a warning after rowdy youths 'started fires' in Pelton.
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Durham city pub The Boat Club wins toucan mural fight after appeal
The Boat Club in Durham has won its battle to keep a giant toucan mural after a planning inspector ruled the artwork does not harm the historic city centre.
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Spate of waste fires spark warning over throwing vapes and batteries in bins
Councils are warning residents after lithium batteries from vapes and electrical items have sparked waste fires across the region.
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County Durham woman raided Co-Op of £400 worth of sweets and chocolate
Zara Hawkins, 40, of Easington Colliery, was jailed by Peterlee Magistrates’ Court after admitting three breaches of a criminal behaviour order banning her from The Co-Op in Easington and stealing £400 worth of sweets and chocolate from the store while serving a deferred sentence.
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North East logistics development reaches milestone as 1,000 jobs move closer
Rula Developments completes Phase 1 at Teeslink in Stockton, unlocking 775,000 sq ft of North East industrial space for businesses and up to 1,000 jobs
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National park honours volunteers for protecting North East countryside
Northumberland National Park Authority honours volunteers with more than 1,000 years of service as its 70th anniversary celebrates countryside conservation work.
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New North East play marks 90 years since historic Jarrow Crusade march
Tom Kelly’s Jarrow Marches: A Play & Songs, directed by Andrew Dawson, will be staged at The Alberta Social Club in Jarrow on October 10 to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic Jarrow Crusade
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North East students offered free food as new STACK scheme launches
Newcastle’s St James’ STACK launches STACK Society with free food for 200 students, discounts, prizes and an NUFC tour and shirt.
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Durham man ordered to pay £450 after thefts from Boots and TK Maxx
Neil Bennett, 41, of Dragonville, Durham, was ordered to pay £451.99 compensation after admitting thefts from Boots in Stanley and TK Maxx in Dragonville
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Independent traders to bring vintage market to students' union in North East town
All-vintage market comes to Teesside University Students’ Union in Middlesbrough, with 13 North East traders showcasing Y2K fashion, vinyl and more
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Woman who 'hates running' taking on insane challenge in 'desperate' help for animals
County Durham vet Dr Janey Lowes, who admits she "absolutely hates running", is preparing to run the length of Sri Lanka to raise more than £1 million for a new animal hospital.
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North East pub landlord named and shamed by HMRC over £145,000 tax default
A Gateshead pub landlord has been named and shamed by HMRC over deliberate tax defaults involving more than £145,000.
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Nigel Farage has 'confidence' in Durham County Council leader as majority cut to one
Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.