The Northern Echo
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National Curry Week returns to Durham as Babul's launches £25 all-you-can-eat menu
Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a £25 all-you-can-eat menu at its Darlington and Barnard Castle restaurants.
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Third dispersal order imposed in North East town after police pelted with objects
A third dispersal order has been imposed in Hartlepool after large groups of young people caused chaos in a town park and threw objects at police.
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Why wait until January? Small October changes could boost your health by Christmas
January might be when we all tell ourselves we'll have a health kick, but here's why it is always better to start now, not later...
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Elderly woman in hospital after masked thugs steal jewellery in early-morning raid
An elderly woman is in hospital after masked thugs injured her during an early-morning burglary and stole jewellery.
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Pet crematorium offering free service for pensioners gets go-ahead in North East town
A pet crematorium has been given the go-ahead for Skelton.
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Darlington's Age UK branch says ‘we are not giving up’ as vital services face closure
Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington could close by October, but bosses say they are determined to keep going.
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New pictures show huge level of progress at County Durham retail park expansion
New pictures reveal the latest progress at Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland, where four new units are expected to create around 300 jobs.
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Inside £3.25m North York Moors mill where centuries of history flow beneath your feet
Historic Caydale Mill, a luxury 16th-century home in the North York Moors, is on the market for £3.25m with 28 acres, gardens and guest cottage in Yorkshire.
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Everything you need to know about new Our Farm Next Door series with Amanda Owen
Everything you need to know about Our Farm Next Door series four, including its start date, Anty John's, Ravenseat and the Owen children.
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Labour takes two North East council seats back from Reform in double by-election win
Two council by-elections in Northumberland saw a double win for Labour as the party regained two seats lost to Reform in 2025.
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Veterans' home targeted by vandals wins unanimous backing to remain openfrom council
A 32-bed home which helps “neglected and ignored” veterans has won unanimous backing from councillors.
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Spectacular drone footage shows how the vast Lady of the North gets its annual cut
Drone photos reveal the world’s largest land sculpture in the shape of a woman.
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About 100 youngsters pelted police with eggs and set off fireworks in North East park
Around 100 youngsters descended on a Hartlepool park, set off fireworks, threw eggs at police and tried to move on to another park under a dispersal order.
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1 common item you should not put in your recycling to avoid bins being refused
A binman has revealed one item that should never go in your recycling bin otherwise your bins might not be collected.
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Durham named among UK's cosiest cities as travellers choose top autumn destinations
Durham has been named one of the UK's cosiest cities, with thousands of travellers praising its historic charm, architecture and autumn atmosphere in a new study.
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In pictures - Daleks, Doctors and dazzling costumes take over Darlington Comic Con
Fans in eye-catching costumes flocked to a Darlington's Hopetown for a Comic Con packed with sci-fi, comic-book and television characters.
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Historic County Durham pub named among the best places in England to enjoy a pint
The Dun Cow in Durham has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint, with the historic city centre venue praised for its character and beer selection.
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North East school for excluded pupils recognised as suspension rates plummet
Progress Schools Eston has won a national award after dramatically reducing suspensions and helping more students build brighter futures.
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‘Don’t demolish it’ - museum director calls for National Glass Centre to be saved
A museum director has urged the University of Sunderland to abandon plans to demolish the National Glass Centre.
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The 5 new free Sky TV upgrades set to make things easier for customers
Sky TV users are set to be getting some new free upgrades that will make the user experience much easier.
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'Lovely' Northumberland country park with 'wonderful' café and roe deer
Bolam Lake Country Park could be the perfect place for an autumnal walk thanks to its beautiful lake and wonderful café.
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Catherine Cookson festival to bring theatre, film and workshops to North East
Newcastle’s Catherine Cookson Festival runs April 29 to May 14, 2027, with theatre, films, talks and workshops celebrating the North East author.
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North East students bring breast cancer stage play T!ts Up! to the big screen
University of Sunderland students join director Craig Conway to adapt breast cancer play T!ts Up! into a feature film project starring Stephen Tompkinson.
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Hidden yards, indie shops and a stunning library - the side of Darlington many miss
From hidden yards and independent shops to cultural gems, a recent video shines a light on the lesser-known side of Darlington.
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Everything you need to know ahead of Boro's sold-out Legacy Game today
Middlesbrough is set to welcome back a host of football legends as a sold-out Legacy game crowd prepares to celebrate 150 years at the Riverside Stadium.
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Person rescued from North East river and airlifted to hospital after falling in water
A person was rescued from a Sunderland river after falling into the water in the early hours of the morning.
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Darlington motorist banned for 40 months after driving over alcohol limit
Darlington motorist John Ellerton, 68, banned for 40 months after admitting drink-driving on Castle Court, with a £200 fine at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court.
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The North East animal abusers brought to justice after starving and beating pets
The North East animal abusers prosecuted after some of the region's most disturbing cruelty cases prosecuted by RSPCA in 2026.
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Antiques Roadshow medals and military expert set for special County Durham appearance
The medals and militaria specialist will share stories of bravery, dispel myths and offer live item appraisals.
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How hospital storytellers are bringing joy to hundreds of North East children
A storytelling project bringing books and imagination to hospital has already helped hundreds of children across the North East.
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The family-run restaurant serving handcrafted pizza on the North East coast
Discover the family-run Marske restaurant combining handcrafted pizzas, homemade food and a relaxed coastal setting just moments from the beach.
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Scrapping migrant deal shows Government has ‘no real strategy’
THE scrapping by the Labour Government of the “one in one out” scheme with France now makes it clear that the Government has no real strategy to curb the levels of illegal immigrants entering the UK.
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North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand eyes Europe after securing £110,000 backing
A North Yorkshire luxury hot chocolate brand is preparing to expand into Europe after securing £110,000 in investment and grants.
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Young detectives can solve spooky mysteries at North Yorkshire museum this half-term
Eden Camp near Malton hosts spy-themed family fun, CSI workshops, fingerprint detectives and a Halloween trail during North Yorkshire’s October half-term.
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Durham Prisoner launched savage attack on guard who was escorting him to showers
A Durham prisoner with paranoid schizophrenia launched a savage attack on a guard who was escorting him to the showers.
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Britain's oldest surviving stage set recreated for John Godber play in Richmond
John Godber’s The Highwayman returns to Richmond on October 30-31, 2026, featuring a recreation of Britain’s oldest surviving stage set, the Woodland Scene.
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Carpet fitter turns his dreams into a reality with first North East showroom
A carpet fitter who learned the trade alongside his father has achieved a lifelong ambition by opening his first showroom in Loftus.
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How reporting crime helps police protect communities in Durham - PCC Joy Allen
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is so important to report a crime and how it will assist in the understanding of what is happening and where action is needed, write Durham Police and Crime Commission Joy Allen
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Mother Shipton returns to York Dungeon for Halloween prophecy show
Mother Shipton returns to The York Dungeon, with a chilling Halloween show exploring prophecy, superstition and fate in York
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Legendary Tornado steam locomotive marks railway anniversary in Darlington
See pictures of 60163 Tornado steaming through Hopetown Darlington as the town marked 201 years since the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened.
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Step inside £800,000 County Durham vicarage with a stunning blend of old and new
Explore The Old Vicarage in Howden le Wear: a characterful five-bedroom period home with half-acre gardens, garage and OIRO £800,000.
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'Warrior' Darlington baby underwent eight-hour major heart surgery at one-week-old
Darlington baby, Rory, underwent eight hours of open-heart surgery at just one week old after doctors diagnosed him with a life-threatening heart condition.
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Darlington care home leadership rated inadequate as staff say ‘morale at rock bottom'
A Darlington care home has been rated ‘requires improvement’ overall and ‘inadequate’ for leadership after inspectors raised concerns.
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A66 layby near Sedbury to close for four days for kerb replacement works
Drivers face temporary restrictions on the A66 in North Yorkshire.
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Mazda6e combines elegant styling and premium comfort at a tempting price
There is no arguing with the Mazda6e’s appearance. Parked outside a café or gliding through city traffic, it draws glances in a way few executive EVs manage.
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First look at Amanda and Clive Owen's family Christmas at Ravenseat
Christmas at Ravenseat will feature as Amanda, Clive and their children return in the new series of Our Farm Next Door.
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What happens to Ravenseat as Amanda Owen's Anty John's becomes a family home?
Anty John's is moving closer to becoming a home, but new series details show Ravenseat remains central to the Owen family.
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Man fined £276 for assaulting police officer in County Durham town
Gateshead man Ryan Bowering has been fined £276 and ordered to pay £50 compensation after admitting assaulting a police officer in Stanley.
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Full list of big North East firework displays this Bonfire Night and where to watch
From free seaside displays to major ticketed events, here are the biggest North East firework display dates and locations to know this autumn.
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One person taken to hospital after fire at private address in North East town
One person was taken to hospital after a fire at an address in North Shields.