
Durham News
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The quiet County Durham village with a Roman fort hidden beneath its streets
Ebchester is a peaceful County Durham village built over the Roman fort of Vindomora, with riverside walks, ancient history and woodland trails.
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Man allegedly raped and stabbed 16 times in County Durham says attack ‘destroyed’ him
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed 16 times and raped at a County Durham home; four defendants deny charges as trial continues.
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County Durham route gets permanent entry bans and 50mph limit - public notice
Durham County Council has made the A1018 and B1404 Seaton Lane restrictions permanent, with entry bans and a 50mph limit
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Durham Council bosses left in dark over Stack scrapping Durham development
Durham County Council was left in the dark about Stack abandoning plans for its long-delayed city venue.
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The three North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
XXXX North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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Forgotten steam loco to be recreatedA war-time workhorse that helped to keep Tyneside’s industry moving for nearly two-decades is to be re-born for one weekend only.
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Ambulance crews reunited with young crash survivor after remarkable recoveryA Newcastle teenager who sustained life-changing injuries in an e-scooter collision earlier this year has been reunited with the ambulance crews who helped to save his life.
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Northern School of Art performers to bring HMS Trincomalee to life for Halloween at Hartlepool Historic QuayRoyal Navy Museums: Hartlepool is working with Northern School of Art to bring a new theatrical experience to HMS Trincomalee this Halloween, with students from the arts department taking part in Spooquay: Ghost Ship on 30th and 31st October 2026.
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Teesdale now has Indoor Padel courtsThorpe Farm Centre has opened two indoor Padel courts, meaning that the increasingly popular sport can now be played locally in all weathers.
National News
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NI secretary intervenes to ban Drumcree paradeThe parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.
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Polanski vows to stay as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeatJewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.
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Early release scheme prisoner jailed days after leavingMichael Bogle had said outside prison last week that "people like me" should not be jailed "for a long time".
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Four murder arrests after teenagers attackedA murder investigation is launched in Stoke-on-Trent after a man dies and another is seriously hurt.
North East Sport
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Kim Hellberg's Juninho moment at Rockliffe & 'beautiful thing' about Middlesbrough
Kim Hellberg says last week's Legacy Game shows how much the football club means to the fans as Boro prepare to celebrate their 150th anniversary against Wolves at the Riverside today
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Sunderland boss reveals key Juan Angulo detail as he defends club's transfer approach
Regis Le Bris is adamant he does not wish Sunderland has signed another attacker this summer despite the recent injury to Brian Brobbey
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Darlington set to have seven fresh faces in the ranks for Merthyr home game
Darlington are hoping several players will return to help them claim a first home league win of the season against Merthyr Town
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'We should not describe him as that' - Matthias Jaissle's view on Newcastle forward
Matthias Jaissle is confident summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo will be a huge success at Newcastle United
