The Northern Echo
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17 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring a range of proposals including tree works, home improvements, and school extensions.
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Beautiful moorland walk reveals the remnants of a once-thriving industry
Explore a seven-mile Pateley Bridge walk on the Nidderdale Way, linking River Nidd views, historic lead mines, moorland and Gouthwaite Reservoir in Yorkshire.
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£100,000 funding pot launched to tackle homelessness across County Durham
Durham County Council launches a £100,000 homelessness prevention fund, offering grants of £2,000-£10,000 to local community projects. Apply by October 30.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Darlington this weekend
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington and nearby.
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Inside £179,950 Darlington home that's an ideal first step onto the property ladder
Explore this modern two-bedroom semi-detached home in Darlington’s West Park, priced OIRO £179,950, with open-plan living, garden and NHBC guarantee.
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A1(M) works bring overnight closures in County Durham and North Yorks - public notice
A1(M) and A66 drivers face 23 weeks of 40mph and 50mph limits, overnight closures and disruption in County Durham and North Yorkshire.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals why she doesn't watch her own TV shows
Amanda Owen has revealed why she does not watch herself on television as Our Farm Next Door prepares to return for a fourth series.
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County Durham thug threatened to torch woman's home during street scuffle
A man was overheard threatening to “come back and burn down” the home of a woman he had been arguing with in public.
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Update issued on County Durham house fire which claimed life of man revealed
A fatal house fire which killed a man in his 40s in Witton Park has been confirmed as accidental, but an investigation into its full cause remains ongoing.
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Football campaign urges North East fans to seek mental health help early
Poolies Matter campaign uses Hartlepool United’s October 3 match to promote early mental health support, with TEWV NHS Trust sharing help and resources.
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Four sentenced after courier fraud operation stole £250,000 from victims
Four scammers who ripped off victims, including in the North East, for a total of £250,000 have been sentenced at court
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13 North East ambulance workers honoured for more than 300 years of service
Thirteen NEAS ambulance workers honoured at a royal ceremony in Newcastle on September 30 after more than 300 years’ combined emergency care service.
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Historic bridge reopens weeks early after HGV crash caused major damage
Middleham Bridge reopens October 2 after HGV damage and £40,000 emergency repairs. North Yorkshire Council plans changes to protect the Grade II-listed bridge.
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North East play café tackling parental loneliness expands support to dads
A North Yorkshire play café set up to tackle loneliness and postnatal mental-health struggles among mums is opening its doors to dads too.
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Bishop Auckland thug called man homophobic slur before brutal attack
Shaun Whittaker, of Bishop Auckland, sentenced for homophobic attack on a carer receiving an 18-month community order and told to pay £500 compensation.
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85-year wait ends as forgotten RAF squadrons finally honoured at wartime base
A ceremony was held this week to salute two RAF squadrons that were based near Darlington in World War Two. PETER BARRON was there
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County Durham firm applies to add heavy goods vehicles to its fleet - public notice
R and R Civils and Utilities has applied to add five HGVs at its Horden, Peterlee site. Residents can submit objections to the County Durham licence change.
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Man arrested after reports of 'suspicious item' sparks university evacuation
A man has been arrested after reports of a "suspicious item" sparked evacuations and a major emergency service response at Newcastle University.
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Family patisserie Soigné celebrates opening of second Teesside bakery
Soigné is opening its long-awaited second bakery on Saturday (October 3), bringing pastries, speciality coffee and handcrafted bakes to Yarm High Street.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals names of new dogs after loss of Chalky
Amanda Owen has revealed the names of her family's new dogs, Rascal, Patch and Dora, ahead of the return of Our Farm Next Door.
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North East broadcaster Jeff Stelling to take on epic Celebrity Race with his son Matt
Hartlepool's Jeff Stelling will swap football scores for a 7,500km adventure alongside his son Matt in Celebrity Race Across The World.
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Dogs descend on Raby Castle for fun-filled Bark in the Park event
Raby Castle's Bark in the Park returned on September 27, bringing dogs and owners together for fun dog shows, agility displays, training and estate walks.
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Six artists join forces for exhibition at Croft Village Hall, near Darlington
Six Darlington artists showcase paintings, pottery and prints at Croft Village Hall on October 10-11, featuring Frances Connolly, Petra Lloyd and four more.
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Healthcare at a County Durham prison forced to improve as watchdog steps in
Healthcare at a HMP/YOI Deerbolt prison has been forced to improve after inspectors found concerns over primary care, medicines, staffing and governance.
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Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'football mad' teenager killed in River Wear crash
The heartbroken family of a “funny and handsome” teenager who tragically died when an Audi entered the River Wear have paid tribute to him.
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Two men in court over robberies including attack leaving woman with dislocated jaw
Two men accused of separate robberies are due in court today, including one allegedly involving an attack that left a woman with fractured ribs and a dislocated jaw.
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County Durham man who groomed and abused young girl jailed
A Durham man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting child sexual abuse offences involving a 15-year-old girl.
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Family pay tribute to 'extraordinary' teenager killed in car and tractor crash
Family pay tribute to 19-year-old Alfie Miller, who died in an A163 crash near Barlby, Selby, on September 28 as police appeal for witnesses.
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Huts destroyed after 'bonfire embers carried by high winds ignite grass'
Redcar huts have been destroyed in a fire.
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Full list of Houghton Feast road closures as major festival gets underway
Drivers face a series of closures and restrictions as the 10-day Houghton Feast gets underway from Friday, October 2.
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Dangerous driver jailed after speeding BMW crashed into North East bus at night
Vandam Damzi was jailed after CCTV showed him speeding through Middlesbrough before the late-night collision.
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County Durham woman banned after caught behind wheel on A690 while disqualified
County Durham woman Claire Rogan banned from driving for eight more months and fined £200 after being caught disqualified and uninsured on the A690.
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Bin lorry catches fire in County Durham as warning issued over vapes and batteries
A bin lorry caught fire in Shildon after discarded vapes and batteries ignited in the back of the vehicle.
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Poet brings great-grandparents’ 1848 wedding journey to life on North East ferry
Irish poet Noel Connor’s film Crossings honours his great-grandparents’ 1848 wedding journey aboard the Shields Ferry across the River Tyne on October 1.
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Applications open for Ferryhill Christmas Fayre market stalls
Ferryhill is gearing up for the festive season as preparations get under way for the town's annual Christmas Fayre and Christmas lights switch-on.
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Newcastle city centre cordoned off as university evacuated over 'suspicious item'
Newcastle University buildings have been evacuated and city centre streets cordoned off after police received a report of a suspicious item.
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Man arrested after exposure report as police investigate links to similar incidents
Man in his 30s arrested over reported exposure in Catterick Garrison on October 1, as North Yorkshire Police investigate possible linked incidents.
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The 1975’s Matty Healy reveals new album is almost complete at North East fundraiser
Matty Healy gave a North East fundraiser for young performers a surprise boost by revealing The 1975’s long-awaited new album is almost complete.
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Five colourful Peter Rabbit sculptures to be auctioned for charity in North East
Five colourful Peter Rabbit baby bunny sculptures and a Great North Snowdog go to a charity auction in Newcastle on October 13, linked to Tales on the Tyne.
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Darlington Post Office closure date confirmed as replacement search continues
A date has been confirmed for the closure of Darlington's town centre Post Office, leaving customers facing a wait of several months before a replacement branch can open.
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Two taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash near County Durham petrol station
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash near Wheatley Hill, in east Durham.
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Major Sunderland film and TV studio project gets go-ahead for first phase
The £38m-backed project aims to create jobs, attract investment and establish Sunderland as a major film and TV hub.
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Police hunt man after woman allegedly sexually assaulted on North East Metro train
The woman in her 20s was left shaken after a man allegedly kissed and touched her without consent on the Metro.
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Archaeology discoveries beneath Auckland Palace to feature in talk
Archaeologists will reveal Auckland Palace discoveries, including a medieval chapel and ornate ivory knife, at a Newcastle talk.
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Saltburn surfers hit the waves as annual competition returns to the coast
Surfers of all ages took to the water as the Saltburn Surf Competition returned on Thursday (October 1), drawing competitors and crowds to the seafront.
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Taxi driver has money stolen by passenger in North East
Cleveland Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at around 4.35am this morning (October 2) while the taxi was travelling down Leven Road in Norton.
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County Durham man sentenced for assaulting police officer and damaging cell light
County Durham man Luke Harvey gets 12-month conditional discharge after assaulting a Durham Constabulary officer and damaging a custody-cell light in court.
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Dramatic pictures as van completely engulfed in flames after Bishop Auckland 'arson'
Van completely destroyed after flames engulfed it during a fire in Bishop Auckland.
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Devastated family pay tribute to 'beautiful' teenager killed in River Wear crash
The devasted family of a ‘beautiful’ teenager who was tragically killed after an Audi plunged into the River Wear in Sunderland have paid tribute to her.
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Popular investment event to move away from Yorkshire
UKREiiF will move from Leeds to Liverpool in 2028, after its final Royal Armouries event from May 18 to 20, 2027, as the major UK investment forum expands.