The Northern Echo
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North East town launches 11 free youth clubs with £240k funding from mayor
Middlesbrough Council launches 11 free youth clubs with £240,000 from Mayor Chris Cooke, offering activities for children aged 10-16 and SEND young people to 18.
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Parents urged to stop using hooded baby sleep bags over suffocation risk
Childcare providers, carers and families have been instructed not to buy or use the items for unsupervised sleep in cots or cribs.
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Hospital parking system leaves patient facing £70 charge despite paying to park
I was at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton in August for an appointment. I have been there several times over the last few years but this was the first time since Parkingeye had taken over the system.
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£8.3m scheme to improve River Skerne water quality begins in County Durham
Northumbrian Water will spend £8.3m upgrading Trimdon sewage works to cut phosphorus and improve water quality in County Durham’s River Skerne by 2027.
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North East pub staff aim to walk North Pole distance for charity fundraiser
The Runhead pub team in Ryton will walk 2,420 miles in a festive five-million-step challenge, raising money for Children’s Cancer North from October 12.
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County Durham scaffolding company applies to add another lorry - public notice
Twin Scaffold Ltd has applied to add a goods vehicle at Coundon Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland. Residents and businesses can object by October 21.
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County Durham addict fleeced vulnerable friend of £25k in bogus ‘bonus ball’ scheme
Drug addict Ethan Mackay fleeced a former school friend on the autistic spectrum, wiping out his savings and maxing out his credit cards.
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Full list of new Aldi stores opening across the UK before Christmas
Shoppers in communities across England, Scotland and Wales will see new branches open alongside three site relocations.
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ITV to switch Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules up next week
ITV is changing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street TV schedules next week - when to watch the new episodes.
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Sunderland uni student ‘ecstatic’ as she's crowned Commonwealth powerlifting champion
Sunderland student Caitlin Baxter won Commonwealth powerlifting gold in Canada, setting a record and leaving her ‘ecstatic’.
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Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips in meeting
A Labour mayor and a Conservative councillor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.
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North East venue seeks permission to serve alcohol until 3am - public notice
Plans to keep a Stockton town-centre venue open later have been submitted to the council.
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What to expect as 10-day Houghton Feast returns this weekend with packed programme
Houghton Feast returns for 10 days with its traditional ox roast, carnival parade, fireworks and community events.
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Newcastle star Joelinton takes on North East Halloween attraction Psycho Path
Newcastle United star Joelinton swapped Premier League pressure for spine-tingling scares at one of the North East's most popular Halloween attractions.
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Young Middlesbrough artists showcase work in shipping container gallery
A shipping container gallery is set to showcase the creative talent of young artists from Middlesbrough College.
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From side job to award finalist - Darlington nail tech celebrates surprise nomination
A Darlington nail technician says she was left “shocked” after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Northern Echo's Best Beauty Salon Awards.
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£23.7m North East innovation boost set to create jobs and launch new products
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness unveils £23.7m innovation programme for clean technology, advanced materials and space research, unlocking £55m investment.
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Rare Star Wars collection coming to North East exhibition for 50th anniversary
A major new exhibition celebrating 50 years of Star Wars will bring rare memorabilia, costumes and artefacts to the North East.
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North East care homes raise £155 for Macmillan at coffee morning
North East care homes raise £155 for Macmillan Cancer Support at a coffee morning bringing residents, staff and volunteers together in Ingleby Barwick.
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North East children urged to aim high as attraction celebrates World Space Week
Newcastle’s Life Science Centre marks World Space Week from October 4 with STEM workshops, space activities and careers advice for North East children.
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10 cars most at risk of being fined for modifications you might not know about
Research from Cazoo and Tempcover has found the 10 cars in the UK most likely to have undeclared modifications the ownes don't know about
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Empty warehouse could become vibrant new sports hub with gymnastics and cheerleading
Plans have been lodged to transform a vacant Sunderland warehouse into a new gymnastics, trampolining and sports hub.
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North Yorkshire RAF medic completes gruelling 10-mile march for charity
RAF Leeming medic Lewis Casey-Brown completed the PARAS’10 at Catterick Garrison on September 26, raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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UK gas and electrical company collapses into administration after 30 years
Gas-Elec, founded in 1996, provides gas and electrical safety for residential properties across the UK.
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Fund manager makes senior promotions to drive growth in the North East
FW Capital promotes Joanne Whitfield to managing director for England and Lindsey McMenamin to fund director, boosting SME finance across the North East.
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Five golden roses again for award-winning North Yorkshire bloom group
Thirsk and Sowerby in Bloom wins five Golden Roses for second year running, while founding member Kathleen Reynard receives the Community Champion Award in Thirsk.
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Thousands raised for 'much-loved' teen who died after car entered River Wear
More than £3,000 has been raised for the family of a much-loved teenager who died when an Audi plunged into Sunderland's River Wear.
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Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 2 years after administration
Ted Baker is opening a new standalone store, which comes after it closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024.
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Port of Middlesbrough backs young rugby players with Lions Park sponsorship
The Port of Middlesbrough is backing the next generation of rugby players at MRUFC through a new sponsorship of Lions Park.
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Bishop Auckland attraction shortlisted for two North East tourism awards
Auckland Palace and Gardens is shortlisted for two 2026 North East England Tourism Awards, recognising its visitor experience and regeneration of Bishop Auckland.
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When new Our Farm Next Door was filmed as Anty John's transformation revealed
The fourth series of Our Farm Next Door was filmed across winter 2025 and spring 2026 as Anty John's entered its third year of renovation.
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Sky confirms 7 changes coming to millions of TVs across the UK in October 2026
Sky TV customers can expect at least seven changes in October.
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From England internationals to Premier League stars: Newton Aycliffe's finest
When football talent is discussed in County Durham, attention often turns to places such as Sunderland, Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
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Beloved North East music venue set for major revamp with £334,000 funding boost
The Newcastle music venue hopes its £334,000 upgrade will attract more artists, audiences and events while cutting emissions.
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Lanes reopen after crash near Tees flyover
All lanes are now open after crash near Teesside Park caused heavy rush hour delays near the Tees flyover.
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MP brands A66 upgrade delays ‘unacceptable’ amid fears of two-year wait
Rishi Sunak calls delays to the £1.5bn A66 upgrade in North Yorkshire and Cumbria unacceptable, amid fears Scotch Corner work could be two years late.
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Inside viral £110k Middlesbrough home with toilet in kitchen and link to artist
A Middlesbrough home attracting attention for its kitchen toilet may once have belonged to acclaimed Teesside artist Glynn Porteous.
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Alan Shearer shares wedding joy as daughter Chloe ties the knot near Darlington
Alan Shearer celebrated his daughter's wedding near Darlington as Chloe tied the knot with former Newcastle Falcons player Mick Young.
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Darlington step closer to direct Brighton rail link as deal secured
Darlington has moved a step closer to gaining a direct rail link with the South Coast after Grand Central secured trains for its Newcastle to Brighton service.
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Dogs allowed back on North East beaches as summer restrictions are lifted
Dog walkers in County Durham can once again enjoy unrestricted access to one of the region's most popular beaches after seasonal bans came to an end.
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Ian Botham to join walk opposing 23-turbine wind farm on Hope Moor
Lord Ian Botham will join the Walk for Hope Moor on October 11, opposing plans for 23 200m turbines at the Hope Moor Wind Farm in North Yorkshire.
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Middlesbrough hub's newest street food trader serving up 'gorgeous' loaded potatoes
A new food trader has joined STACK Middlesbrough in Exchange Square, serving loaded jacket potatoes with a variety of hearty toppings.
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Hartlepool house shut down after months of drugs, violence and anti-social behaviour
Police executed two drug warrants at the address before a court granted a three-month closure order.
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Reform majority on Durham County Council cut to two after latest resignation blow
Reform UK councillor Aaron Hillam has resigned from Durham County Council after moving out of County Durham.
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Councillors back consultation on pedestrianisation of historic North Yorkshire street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
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County Durham church hall transformed by £9k housing development boost
Miller Homes gives St Luke’s Church Hall in County Durham a £9,000 makeover as part of its new 158-home Deerness Rise housing development near Ushaw Moor.
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Durham police scheme to help find missing veterans faster named after fallen soldier
A scheme to find missing veterans and serving military personnel faster has launched in County Durham.
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Man who assaulted police officer fined £100 and discharged as he tackles addiction
Hartlepool man Christopher McMullen receives a 12-month conditional discharge after assaulting a police officer in County Durham and must pay £100 compensation.
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Derelict pub set for major revival with new bar, restaurant and outdoor terrace
Plans will transform the long-vacant Sunderland pub, creating a new restaurant, bar, function space and around six jobs.
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Amanda Owen's youngest daughter Nancy reveals two very different dream jobs
Our Yorkshire Farm Amanda Owen's youngest daughter Nancy still dreams of becoming both a ballerina and a farmer in Our Farm Next Door.