
Durham News
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Disqualified Darlington driver spotted at wheel on A1(M) in County Durham
A disqualified Darlington driver was pulled over by police after he was spotted driving along the A1 through County Durham.
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Step inside this 'gorgeous' home for sale in a peaceful County Durham village
If you're in the market for a spacious family home that's cosy, characterful, and charming, make sure to put Whitesmocks on your 'to view' list.
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County Durham exhibition celebrating 'power of memories' opens to the public
An exhibition celebrating the power of storytelling, place, and creative collaboration is now open to the public.
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County Durham school celebrates centuries of history in grand service
Pupils at Barnard Castle School in County Durham celebrated Founders Day, honouring the school’s centuries-old history with a special service.
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Barnard Castle's long-term vision - residents invited to share their views
Durham County Council is seeking public views on a new Strategic Place Plan for Barnard Castle to support economic growth and community needs.
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Find out the acts joining Lewis Capaldi in Newcastle This SummerIn the Park Newcastle has announced that hometown favourites Maxïmo Park will join global superstar Lewis Capaldi as support for his huge outdoor shows at Exhibition Park this summer. Capaldi will take over the city on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July, marking his biggest-ever outdoor headline performances in Newcastle.
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Tony Mowbray Named North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the YearThis year’s North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year Award, which is given annually in association with The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, is honouring Tony Mowbray.
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Businessman fined £48K after nine people found sleeping in dangerous office blockThe owner of an empty office block in Peterlee has been ordered to pay a £48,000 fine after nine people were found sleeping inside the building during a fire safety check. Tarlochan Singh, 48, from Cryfield Grange Road, Coventry, was the Director of 5th Capital Limited, the owner of Ridgemount House on Bede Way, Peterlee, when concerns were raised with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) that people were sleeping inside the “derelict” building.
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Full Monty 30th Anniversary comes to Sunderland!To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film, The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh will present a major national tour of The Full Monty. The production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May 2027. Star casting to be announced.
National News
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Starmer vows to fight on after historic Green by-election winThe result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - heaps further pressure on the PM's position.
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Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stayThe party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
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Boy, 11, wins campaign for new UK child cruelty registerTony Hudgell, who lost both legs after his birth parents assaulted him, has fought to protect children.
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Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeatThe home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.
North East Sport
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Newcastle's forgotten man comes to the fore for Everton home game
Newcastle United Memories: Remembering the FA Cup quarter-final victory over Everton at St James' Park in March 1999
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One particular Middlesbrough criticism sparks forensic six-year Kim Hellberg research
Kim Hellberg studied the last six years of the Championship in response to suggestions his Middlesbrough side don't shoot enough
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Newcastle star 'knows what he wants' as talks over future set to take place
Kieran Trippier is out of contract at Newcastle United at the end of the season
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Le Bris will have to adapt his tactics in a Brobbey-less Sunderland attack
Regis Le Bris admits his Sunderland side will have to tweak their attacking play in today’s game in Bournemouth in the absence of Brian Brobbey
