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A man who carried out a prolonged attack on his ex-partner in her own home, received some “summary justice” himself, a court heard.

EDUCATION leaders have welcomed a charity’s initiative to help schools increase support for autistic and neurodivergent students.

If you’re looking for a stylish home that has plenty of space for the family to spread out in, both inside and out, Brook House may well tick all the boxes.

One person was taken to hospital by ambulance crews after reports of a person in the water in Newton Aycliffe.

We’ve been on the hunt for the best hairdressers in County Durham - and we can today reveal our top ten finalists.

Stargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

Officers knew CCTV discredited their key witness in murder conviction of Omar Benguit, Panorama finds.

The prime minister is considering meeting a 3% defence-spending target five years earlier than planned, the BBC learns.

Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines.

More than 70 flood warnings have also been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy rain.

Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at the Stadium of Light

FA Cup fifth-round draw: Date, time and ball number details for Sunderland and Newcastle United

The inside story of how Kim Hellberg has turned Middlesbrough into the Championship title favourites

Regis Le Bris is happy for Sunderland players to arrange penalty-taking duties on the pitch in the wake of Habib Diarra’s match-winner at Oxford