
Durham News
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The ‘booming’ County Durham market town surrounded by countryside and nature
Middleton-in-Teesdale is fast gaining recognition as one of County Durham’s most appealing rural destinations.
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Killer driver, rapist and gunman among those locked up throughout March
Here are some of the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court last month including a killer driver and a Darlington gunman.
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Booze-fuelled shoplifter spat at Durham Bus Station staff telling them to '**** off'
A drunken shoplifter spat at staff at Durham Bus Station telling them to '**** off' after being asked to leave.
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County Durham heritage railway's surprise Easter plans — what families need to know
Weardale Railway will host Easter celebrations featuring egg hunts, family activities, and heritage train rides between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope over the Easter weekend.
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Darlington and County Durham set for wind and rain before calmer weather on Monday
Darlington faces a wet, windy weekend with heavy showers and a yellow wind warning on Saturday. Sunday stays cool and blustery before calmer, brighter weather returns on Monday.
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Fire service announces new Deputy Chief Fire OfficerCounty Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Cherrie as Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
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Children with disabilities bringing bees and butterflies to Durham City homesMore bees and butterflies will soon be winging their way to Durham City thanks to a new project from a community charity which supports children with disabilities. The Sensory Place provides a range of activities, events and support for children with disabilities up to the age of 25, and works with around 200 families from across the region.
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Forget social media, radio is the future of local connection.After 40 years as a newspaper journalist at home and abroad, Stuart Laundy has relished swapping notebook and pen for microphone and mixer.
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Sunderland Chef to Represent the North East on BBC’s Great British MenuA Sunderland-based chef is set to represent the North East on the upcoming series of Great British Menu, with the regional heats airing on BBC Two on Tuesday 24th March at 6.30pm.
National News
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M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staffThinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
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Marmalades may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food dealThe breakfast favourite will be legally renamed when Britain aligns with new EU labelling rules.
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Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPsReports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.
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Major Euston rail disruption across Easter weekendWest Coast Main Line services will not run to London Euston station for six days from Good Friday.
North East Sport
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Two boosts and two blows in Middlesbrough's team news for Millwall promotion clash
Middlesbrough vs Millwall team news ahead of the Championship clash at the Riverside
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Luke O'Nien was blown away by what Regis Le Bris did in very first Sunderland meeting
Luke O'Nien remembers what Regis Le Bris did in his very first meeting with Sunderland's head coach
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Kim Hellberg, day-trips with the family and sensing something 'special' on Teesside
Kim Hellberg previews Middlesbrough huge clash with Millwall and the Championship promotion run-in
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Terry Mitchell lifts lid on Darlington's preparations for huge promotion clash
Darlington are looking to steer their play off campaign back on course when rivals Scarborough come to Blackwell Meadows this afternoon.
