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A depraved Shildon paedophile was caught with nearly 400 sickening images after searching for ‘bestiality’ ,’pre-teens’ and ‘underage teens’ on the internet.

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From the award-winning Barnard Castle Farmers' Market to the artisan fair in Knaresborough, here are the best summer markets with dates and parking information.

A devastated group of campaigners are fighting to save an "irreplaceable" piece of County Durham art before it's reduced to rubble.

Firefighters in County Durham and Darlington are urging people to stay out of open water after a rise in tragic drowning incidents across the country.

Former England captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup-winner Lewis Moody and a team of rugby legends have set off on an epic 500-mile charity cycling challenge to raise funds for motor neuron disease research.

The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.

Chester-le-EATS is back for its fifth anniversary celebrations, bringing even more for food and drink lovers to enjoy with the launch of brand-new masterclasses.

Pupils at Wynyard Church of England Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees have helped to name a new housing development taking shape in the village.

Sir Keir Starmer urges Andy Burnham and his party not to focus on a leadership contest after the Makerfield by-election.

The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.

The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

Eddie Howe is hoping the World Cup will help to kickstart Yoane Wissa's Newcastle United career

Thomas Tuchel reacts to Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento's England injury blow on the eve of the World Cup

Have your say on Middlesbrough's greatest ever game for our special Boro 150 bookazine to celebrate the club's anniversary

England kick off their World Cup Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas - what are the key questions facing Thomas Tuchel and his players?