
Durham News
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'Picture-postcard' County Durham village praised as one of area's prettiest
Romaldkirk has been praised as one of County Durham's prettiest villages for its historic stone houses, village green, church and peaceful setting.
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County Durham village previously named among UK's poshest places to live
Brancepeth, near Durham City, was previously named among the UK's poshest places to live thanks to its castle, historic homes and rural setting.
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Historic County Durham village praised for its 'rural charm'
Tudhoe near Spennymoor has been praised for its historic character, village green and rural setting just a short distance from Durham City.
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Stunning view of Teesdale viaduct that some Victorians thought was doomed to fall
THIS is the Balder Viaduct seen majestically rising through the trees of Teesdale, on the outskirts of Cotherstone, by Northern Perspectives.
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Residents ‘horrified’ as dead rabbits appear lined up on County Durham bus bench
'Horrified' residents were sickened when five dead rabbits appeared lined up on a Pelton bus-stop bench.
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Tees Cottage set for bear-y busy weekend of steam and family funA historic Darlington landmark is preparing to welcome families, history enthusiasts and teddy bears alike this weekend as Tees Cottage Pumping Station hosts a special Teddy Bears' Picnic event.
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Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls eventThis September, the North East is set to host a major event exploring the next workplace revolution, from the place which housed the world’s first purpose-built locomotive factory.
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Durham Dales country inn launches ‘Sniffari’ as dog owners are urged to stop rushing pets past smellsTo mark National Dog Day on Wednesday, 26th August, dog owners are being urged to stop judging a successful walk by the number of miles covered and give their dogs more time to follow their noses.
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Back To The Future Returns to the Big Screen as Gala Durham Launches New Blockbuster Cinema SeasonFollowing the sell-out success of last year's Jaws 50th Anniversary screening, Gala Durham is preparing to launch a major new cinema season, The Blockbuster Era: When Movies Became Events, opening with a special screening of Back To The Future on Saturday 5 September 2026.
National News
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140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English ChannelThey were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.
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Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expectedThe company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
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BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancerMaryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
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Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council bossThe "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.
North East Sport
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Resurgent Middlesbrough star is at 'different level' and blew Kim Hellberg away
Neto Borges has enjoyed a fine start to the season for Middlesbrough and was superb at QPR on Saturday
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Kim Hellberg was 'worried' - which explains importance of Middlesbrough's QPR win
Analysis of Middlesbrough's 1-0 Championship win over QPR at Loftus Road
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Steve Watson's major frustration as Darlington's wait for a home win goes on
INJURY-HIT Darlington are still without a point in four home matches after they lost 2-0 to King’s Lynn.
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The unexpected Regis Le Bris move that proved key for Sunderland at Brentford
Regis Le Bris' decision to pair Wilson Isidor with Brian Brobbey was key as Sunderland drew 1-1 at Brentford
