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A suspected drink-driver caused a three-vehicle crash while attempting a dangerous double overtaking manoeuvre near the brow of a hill.

Former England, Newcastle United and Sunderland winger Chris Waddle will make a rare appearance in his North East when he returns as part of Bishop Auckland FC's 140th year celebrations

An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a crash in Shincliffe is set to take place next month.

Nigel Farage has said he still has confidence in the leadership of Durham County Council despite its majority sitting on a knife-edge amid 'chaos' allegations.

A shop worker has admitted stealing large numbers of scratch cards from her employer and claiming tens of thousands of pounds in prizes.

As Britain battles a national decline in reading, The Bee is challenging one of the assumptions at the heart of the debate: that working-class people simply don’t read. The literary magazine, published by New Writing North, argues that millions of working-class readers risk being overlooked because their reading habits do not always fit the conventional picture of book culture.

Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. They bring one of their very first shows to Darlington this month!

Rail passengers travelling this Christmas are being encouraged to plan ahead, as major engineering work will mean no trains can operate to or from Birmingham New Street between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 December 2026.

Work is starting on an £8.3m investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.

Those targeted by Home Office immigration enforcement officers are accused of charging migrants up to £4,500 for fabricated evidence.

Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.

It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.

The Conservative Party leader also pledged to cut the cost of hiring 21 to 24 year olds.

Harry Kane took his international goalscoring tally to 91 as he scored twice in England's 2-0 win over Czech Republic in the Nations League at Wembley

Devoted Middlesbrough supporter and historian Colin Galloway passed away last month, aged 68

Hayden Hackney made an emotional return to the Riverside at the weekend – and was delighted to get the chance to say a proper goodbye to Boro fans

Former England, Newcastle United and Sunderland winger Chris Waddle will make a rare appearance in his North East when he returns as part of Bishop Auckland FC's 140th year celebrations