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Newton Aycliffe are looking forward to a fresh start following their relegation back into the Northern League

A Peterlee thug who sent image of knife to his pregnant ex-partner saying ‘I’m on my way’ has walked free from court after spending several months on remand.

Former soldier Craig Lincoln left his partner covered in blood after he ‘brayed’ her at their former home, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard.

A Newton Aycliffe predator will spend the next decade behind bars after raping a child.

A vintage ice cream cart has been given a new lease of life as a Scotch egg trailer in a tribute to a much‑loved grandmother.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh, today announced the creative team and initial casting for the major national tour of The Full Monty. The beloved film will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, and the production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May as part of a UK Tour running until July 2027.

Astronaut Rosemary Coogan, award-winning actor, writer and comedian Nick Mohammed, and folk duo The Unthanks will be among those to receive honorary degrees from Durham University this summer.

Three spectacular species are neck and neck in Durham for the coveted title of Britain’s Favourite Butterfly and every vote could make the difference.

Kynren – The Storied Lands has joined forces with the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra to record original music for two major new shows opening this summer at the UK’s first live-action show park in County Durham.

The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's son urges the UK to explore a prisoner exchange to secure their release.

Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

Middlesbrough remain in contract talks with Dael Fry, with both parties still confident of agreeing a deal that will see the centre-half remain on Teesside

Newcastle United are hoping to make significant progress with their pursuit of Spanish winger Victor Munoz in the next few days

It promises to be another interesting summer transfer window for Sunderland after the Black Cats qualified for next season's Europa League

Newton Aycliffe are looking forward to a fresh start following their relegation back into the Northern League