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A Newton Aycliffe man will have to wait to learn his fate after he admitted a string of child sex offences.

Vital County Durham support centre for vulnerable women Aspire learning support and wellbeing has been left devastated after a suspected arson attack.

A Spennymoor man has appeared in court charged with shoplifting and robbery after allegedly targeting the same business of three occasions.

A man of previous good character risked a prison sentence after a momentary inappropriate touch of a girl’s bottom.

A former HMP Frankland prison officer who was left with post-traumatic stress disorder after witnessing a notorious prison attack has been found dead.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh, today announced the creative team and initial casting for the major national tour of The Full Monty. The beloved film will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, and the production will visit Sunderland Empire from Monday 17 – Saturday 22 May as part of a UK Tour running until July 2027.

Astronaut Rosemary Coogan, award-winning actor, writer and comedian Nick Mohammed, and folk duo The Unthanks will be among those to receive honorary degrees from Durham University this summer.

Three spectacular species are neck and neck in Durham for the coveted title of Britain’s Favourite Butterfly and every vote could make the difference.

Kynren – The Storied Lands has joined forces with the world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra to record original music for two major new shows opening this summer at the UK’s first live-action show park in County Durham.

A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".

AIK Stockholm have admitted they are involved in discussions to sell leading Newcastle United target Zadok Yohanna

Former Sunderland assistant Luciano Vulcano looks back on his time at the Stadium of Light and discusses his next move

Middlesbrough will keep Hayden Hackney if their conditions are not met - and are prepared to hold on to their star midfielder this summer

Former Middlesbrough and Liverpool star Graeme Souness will appear at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium in Yarm on September 4 to reflect on his distinguished football career.