
Durham News
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Murder trial jurors see harrowing footage of man being fatally crushed against garage
Jurors see CCTV of Daniel Ambler being fatally crushed at a Seaham garage as Ashton Anderson faces murder trial at Teesside Crown Court over deadly feud.
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North East man given eight points after failing to stop at County Durham crash
Blaydon man Mark Holmwood received eight penalty points after failing to stop or report a County Durham crash and driving an uninsured Audi.
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Historic County Durham railway institute secures £769,771 boost for urgent repairs
Shildon Railway Institute secures £769,771 for urgent repairs to its Grade II-listed County Durham building, safeguarding a community hub founded in 1833.
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County Durham filmmaker announces sequel to zero-budget horror hit The Stitcher
North East filmmaker Dean Midas announces The Stitcher 2 after his zero-budget horror short filmed on a smartphone reaches 160,000 views online in three weeks.
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Homeless County Durham man who 'stole to live' told he 'took the Sainsbury's option'
A homeless shoplifter stole food to feed himself while sofa-surfing or sleeping rough, a court heard.
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Alnwick poison garden features in new Guiness World Record book!Ahead of Halloween, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, is celebrating one of Britain's most unusual record holders, as Northumberland's famous Alnwick Poison Garden receives its official certificate for the most species of plant in a poison garden, with an extraordinary 97 toxic and narcotic species.
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More than 30,000 handmade poppies created for Durham Markets’ tribute to fallen DLI soldiersA community remembrance project launched by Durham Markets has inspired people across the UK to make more than 30,000 knitted and crocheted poppies – almost twice its original target.
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Spennymoor school pupils getting closer to nature in new birdwatching areaPupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks to a second four-figure grant from a regional employer.
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Over 800 homes without power in DarlingtonOver 800 homes are without power this morning as a major power outage affects numerous postcodes across Darlington.
National News
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Minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increaseChancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.
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King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour beginsThe King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
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Two in court over alleged Iran-linked plot at RAF FairfordMohmed Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
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Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court toldFour men stand trial after the woman's ex-husband has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping her.
North East Sport
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Matthias Jaissle confirms his Newcastle team selection plan for Everton cup tie
Matthias Jaissle previews Newcastle United's Carabao Cup tie at Everton
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Sunderland injury boost ahead of Brentford and Wilson Isidor training ground latest
Sunderland injury and team news ahead of Wednesday night's Carabao Cup third round tie against Brentford
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Newcastle United make major transfer move with 'important' behind scenes hire
Newcastle United have appointed Tomas Amaral as their new head of first team recruitment in what Ross Wilson describes as an "important step" for the Magpies.
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The dressing-room view on how Sunderland have changed since Bournemouth defeat
Trai Hume admits Sunderland have endured a difficult start to the season, but feels a line has been drawn under the away-day at Bournemouth
