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Pat and John on the Shields Ferry

I'm walking over 50 miles across the North East in memory of my wife

Six baby goslings are set to become the latest fluffy little stars to join Kynren : An Epic Tale of England, having hatched just before Easter.

Six Easter chicks to be the new stars of the UK's largest outdoor show

Acclaimed comedian Nick Helm is heading to North East with new tour

We enjoyed home-made smoothies by the poolside at Rockcliffe Hall and Spa

My unexpectedly wonderful girls spa staycation to Rockcliffe Hall Nicola Adam

Picture perfect: Deryck Simpson placing his works in The Undercroft cafe at Durham Cathedral.

Local Artist Showcases Work at Durham Cathedral ahead of Royal Visit

Songs of the North East will appear at venues across the region including Consett, South Shields and Newcastle's Tyneside Cinema.

North East stage show celebrates songs of the region

Harry gets a handshake in 1936 as he gets the news that he is going to referee the FA Cup Final.

The scout who refereed an FA Cup Final and worked down the pit

South Tyneside residents have marked County Durham Day in the borough.

South Shields residents mark County Durham Day at an iconic landmark

Inside the new Novara skincare clinic at Seaham Hall's Serenity Spa

Steve Cram with the vest he wore when setting the 1500m world record in 1985.

Jarrow Arrow Steve Cram to kick off Durham City Run Festival

A man is to appear at Durham Crown Court after being charged with a spree of alleged offences over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Violent thug punched, choked and spat on his partner in attack

Passengers have been able to travel across the North East on the world's oldest railway.

Passengers travel across the North East on the world’s oldest railway

A patient receiving care on the Ward at St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Hospices near you get share of £25m to improve end of life care

Hayley McKay to launch new single 'Adrenaline' in support of Paralympian

Hardwick Festival has announced its 2025 lineup.

Hardwick Festival announces 2025 headliners in lineup announcement

An original postcard showing the Newcastle United Championship winning squad for the 1904-05 season including star players Colin Veitch, James Lawrence (mis-spelt Laurence on the card) Bill McCracken, Andy Aitken, Alex Gardner, Jack Rutherford, Willie Appleyard and Jack Carr, card from photographers collection. (Stu Forster/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

NUFC 1892 change made official as 'update' spotted on club website
Newcastle United have officially re-written the history books.
Dominic Scurr

A crisp and cold day over the North East.

North East snow: Met Office issues yellow ice warning ahead of weekend

Jim has taken an active role in his fight against cancer

North East man given two months to live defies all the odds

Billy, a person supported by the charity

Emmaus North East launches landmark SHAP project tackling homelessness in the re...

North East Mayor pledges to "dent" waiting times for council homes

The Met Office currently has two warnings for snow and wind across the UK.

Wind warning issued for North East as Met Office predicts 50 mph gusts

NSPCC to host a carol service at Durham Cathedral to support children this Christmas.

NSPCC to host a carol service at Durham Cathedral

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness

North East bus fares to be capped at £2.50 as mayor confirms new limit

David Fletcher.

Man jailed for attempted murder after knife attack on woman

Thorn Lighting, based in Spennymoor, won the Sustainable Manufacturing category at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2024.

County Durham manufacturer scoops top accolade at acclaimed industry awards

Left to right Sean McIntyre, Managing Director of SCJ Renewables and John Adamson, Director of Ramside Estates at Ramside Hall in Durham

SCJ Renewables completes £177k renewable energy transformation at Ramside Hall

David Watchman - General Manager of Tanfield Railway

Christmas comes early as world’s oldest railway teams up with Lumo to launch spe...
Popular North East visitor attraction Tanfield Railway is celebrating the launch of tickets to its famous Mince Pie Express services going on sale – marking the start of an exciting new partnership with the pioneering open access train operator Lumo.
Sam Ard

£70m investment agreed for North East business to cover national gap

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness. Photo: NECA.

North East Mayor insists she won't back down on poverty pledge

Catherine Heath, the Take One Picture Programme Manager with Art Co-ordinator Katie Tozer

Students’ work chosen for National Gallery exhibition

Great North Run travel: Metro travel advice from Nexus for the race weekend and rover tickets

Great North Run Metro ticket: Nexus reveals rover ticket options

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness with local children in South Shields celebrating the launch of 'Kids Go Free' in the North East. It means that children can travel for free on public transport during the school holidays.

'Kids Go Free' on public transport during school holidays

Willington property on fire after house explosion.

Watch: Moment house explodes before fire rages through property

Caleb Gleadow, a teen in care who has been jailed for 30 months at Newcastle Crown Court after he attacked and strangled a stranger at a beauty spot when authorities refused to allow him to have a sex doll

South Shields teen strangled woman after being denied sex doll

Bellway Sales Manager Hayley Teasdale with Christine Tilbury, Jackie Knapp and Nichola Taylor

Bellway Durham supports hospital charity in South Tyneside and Sunderland

Aaron Drummond crashed into a car and bollard whilst driving dangerously in a white transit van when being chased by police.

Watch: Speeding van driver balances on two wheels during police chase

The drug-making operation was busted in Birtley, Gateshead.

Quadruple arrest in Tyneside drug raid after pill-making factory found

The bus has been made possible thanks to the support of local businesses. L-R Michelle Kindleysides, Beamish’s Head of Health and Wellbeing, Beth Marsden, Beamish’s Health & Support Worker, Jamie Martin of Ward Hadaway,
Gurpreet Jagpal of Durham Group, Mark Stephenson of Stephenson-Mohl, Andrew Scott of Stanley Travel and Liz Peart, Partnerships Officer at Beamish.

Beamish thanks local businesses for supporting launch of minibus

Finn Forster.

Comedy and musical variety heads to County Durham

Dicksons has appointed Gardiner Richardson

Heritage retailer Dicksons invests into supporting brand and product development

The hydro therapy pool - the plunge pool will be located next to this.

Ramside Spa launch energy-boosting cold bathing experience

Hardwick Hotel's Grand Marquee

Popular County Durham hotel launches autumn booking for grand marquee

South Shields residents Graeme Keedy (L) and Terry Ford (R) with the County Durham flag at the restored "Tyne" lifeboat.

South Shields residents mark County Durham day at town landmark

Council leaders from across the North East have signed a historic 'trailblazing' devolution deal. Photo: National World.

Council leaders meet to sign historic 'trailblazer' devolution deal

Martin Gannon

Reduced North East transport fares has saved residents £7m since 2023

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place across the North East. Credit: Erik Witsoe on Unsplash

Weather: Week starts with weather warning for rain in North East

From top left: Kim McGuinness, Guy Renner-Thompson, Jamie Driscoll, Paul Donaghy (bottom left), Aidan King and Andrew Gray. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service.

North East Mayor: Meet the candidates who are standing for election

Racist attacker jailed for eye-gouging Tyneside hotel worker

Newcastle Crown Court. Photo: Google Maps.

Woman who stabbed her boyfriend after drinking in Boldon avoids prison

Relaxed Cali - At Dogs Trust Darlington

Dogs Trust: Underdog finds forever home in time for Christmas

Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol & Richard Ashcroft join Becky Hill for Hardwick Live 2024

HMP Frankland in County Durham.

Murderer told attack on prison guard won't change his jail term

Go North East offers week of free travel to customers as buses return after strike action

Go North East offers week of free travel to customers as buses return

Bells Fish and Chips have been shortlisted for a national fish and chips award.

Durham takeaway shortlisted for national fish and chip award

Retired Metro drivers Bob Blackburn, Michael Bushby and Ian Jefferson pictured at Beamish Museum in Country Durham.

Former Tyne and Wear Metro drivers relaunch careers at Beamish Museum

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