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LETTER - RAF veteran James A Cowan MBE questions Durham County Council’s decision to move a replica Spitfire from the Market Place in Durham.

Mark Davison walked free from court after assaulting a paramedic and headbutting a police officer in Chester-le-Street. He received a community order.

Plans to amend the future operation of the Durham City Freemen has caused a division of opinions between its leadership and members of the long-standing trade guilds.

A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay a £3,500 fixed penalty after a large-scale dumping incident left waste strewn across the ground near Shildon.

An “excellent and authentic” Indian restaurant in Newton Aycliffe has made the top ten of The Northern Echo’s Best Curry House 2026.

A Japanese-inspired clothing brand founded in Hartlepool is calling on North East creatives to enter its first design competition, which is free and open to anyone aged 16 and over.

"Write Hear! Write Now!" is coming to Barnard Castle, promising a celebration of creativity, storytelling and the written word. Organised by the Barnard Castle Writing Group, Write Hear! Write Now! will bring together writers, readers and aspiring authors for a day of workshops, live readings, lively discussion and the launch of a new book.

Bright Futures Ferryhill CIC, a local community interest company dedicated to uplifting and supporting residents, has announced that its popular Community Pantry is moving to a new, larger space within the Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre.

From a concert honouring mining communities to live poetry, film, jazz and a fresh take on a Christmas classic, Redhills Durham Miners Hall has an eclectic programme of events coming up this November, offering new reasons to discover one of the North East’s most important historic buildings.

Police in the Polish city say the attacker randomly fired at people after driving on to Main Market Square.

Downing Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.

The senior royals attended the annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

Police say more than 30 vehicles were involved in the incident on the M20 around 18:40 on Saturday.

Matthias Jaissle's verdict on Newcastle United's 1-1 draw at Fulham

Kim Hellberg updates on Will Lankshear's Middlesbrough injury

How Middlesbrough's players rated in the 0-0 draw against Watford in the Championship

Will Lankshear was sorely missed again as Middlesbrough had to settle for a point at Watford