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M&S is set to close the café at its Tindale Retail Park in Bishop Auckland and replace it with an expanded bakery and takeaway coffee offer.

A man who carried out a prolonged attack on his ex-partner in her own home, received some “summary justice” himself, a court heard.

EDUCATION leaders have welcomed a charity’s initiative to help schools increase support for autistic and neurodivergent students.

Specsavers in Peterlee reopens after £55,000 refurbishment at Castle Dene, offering improved eye and hearing care, enhanced facilities and a modern new look.

If you’re looking for a stylish home that has plenty of space for the family to spread out in, both inside and out, Brook House may well tick all the boxes.

Stargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.

It comes after University College London settled a claim from students there over lost learning in the pandemic.

Alexander Cashford was chased and hit with rocks and a bottle before he died.

The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Team news ahead of the top of the table Championship clash between Coventry City and Middlesbrough

Newcastle United and Sunderland suffered contrasting fortunes in this evening's FA Cup fifth-round draw.

Chris Kavanagh and his team of officials got a serious of big decisions wrong in Newcastle's FA Cup tie at Aston Villa

Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at the Stadium of Light