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Local patches are preparing for visitors in October. Photo by James Wheeler

Pumpkin picking in the North East: Patches and farms near me to visit Jason Button

Ken Loach (Credit: Paul Crowther)

Ken Loach to speak at memorial for Jarrow miner Evie Lake

Hot tub and sauna on private terrace

Here's what I thought of my stay at a luxury treehouse Hayley Lovely

The Hoosiers and Natalie Imbruglia will be performing at Live at The Cathedral 2023.

Nostalgic pop acts to perform at Durham’s Live at The Cathedral 2023 Holly Allton

This is how all North East universities rank based on the Times Good University Guide 2023. Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images

Every North East university ranked by the Good University Guide 2023 Jason Button

Hardwick Hall Hotel will be hosting a Barbie-themed party this August.

Hardwick Hall Hotel host Barbie party to support Teesside Hospice Holly Allton

Imogen Storey at Coffee at Chesneys.

Durham waitress to compete in two UK beauty pageants

Bishop Paul has announced he will retire as the Bishop of Durham in February 2024.

Bishop of Durham announces his plans to retire next year Ryan Smith

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer to marry girlfriend he met through Peter Sutcliffe in prison

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer granted permission to marry in prison Chelsie Sewell

The fox cub was discovered in the village of Langley Moor, Durham in a carrier bag. Inside there was also a message penned on the back of a paper Greggs bag.

Fox cub rescued after being found with ‘my mam died, help me’ note Sophie Wills

Project offers free areola tattooing to breast cancer survivors Ryan Smith

Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Amanda Staveley’s brilliant gesture following crucial victory Joe Buck

Letting agents in Fowler Street, Shields

Figures revealed for private renting in the UK Hayley Lovely

North East Weather: Yellow wind warning in place across region for end of this week. The warning includea reas of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland as well as North and South Tyneside.

Yellow weather warning for wind issued across the North East Jason Button

Harrison Ojober, 44 and his accomplice Khalid Rajah, 73.

Two men sentenced after ‘romance fraud’ scammed women out of £200,000 Holly Allton

The Lindisfarne Gospels, image courtesy of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Stolen from the North East by Henry VIII, and never returned

Strikes have been suspended while members vote on an improved pay offer

Go North East strike action over Christmas suspended Sam Johnson

"Posters have been put up at bus stops, motorway service stations, cinemas, colleges, Pupil Referral Units, youth centres, hostels, children’s homes, GP surgeries and sexual health clinics, and our videos will be posted on social media too."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: New initiative to help children at risk of sexual exploitation By The Newsroom

Greggs has seen sales jump over the last quarter

Greggs' sales jump as customers target bargain bites Kevin Clark

Before and after pictures of Sue Thompson

New research show less social interaction since Covid-19 is contributing to weig... Hayley Lovely

Families in the North East will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer.

Children to enjoy free bus travel during summer holidays Georgina Cutler

Crook Hall in Durham City has reopened for the first time since the pandemic

Inside Durham's Crook Hall and Gardens as The National Trust takes on site Katy Wheeler

The three colliery banners are due to be paraded at the first Big Meeting since 2019

Trio of South Shields colliery banners to march in Durham Miners' Gala James Harrison

LNER are experiencing delays to rail journeys after a person was reportedly hit by a train.

Disruption to rail journeys after reports of person being hit by a train Neil Fatkin

Crook Hall Gardens.

National Trust reveals opening date and details for Crook Hall Ross Robertson

Diana Ross will bring her Thank You tour to Durham County Cricket Club on Wednesday, June 29.

Diana Ross bringing UK tour to Durham cricket ground Debra Fox

These advisers are doing things differently with honest advice and no hard sell

Ad Feature Financial advice that could help you retire early Jackie Mitchell

Neil Hart, group managing director at Bradley Hall.

North East ‘best placed to benefit’ as home working numbers slide Ross Robertson

Go North East pride bus

Go North East supports North East Pride Events in 2022 Hayley Lovely

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner have not been issued with fixed penalty notices.

Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner will not be given penalties for ‘beergate’

Diana Ross.

Diana Ross to play Durham concert Tom Patterson

LNER shares spectacular views of Teesside and County Durham from the train drive... Christine Emelone

Ian Graham in his 1946 MG TC on a Scottish Borders Tour we organised prior to the pandemic. Ian is the event organiser for the 'Beating the Bounds' Run and will be doing the 378 miles in that car, which he rebuilt himself some years ago.

MG enthusiasts to set off on 378-mile tour to celebrate club's golden year Ross Robertson

Matt and Tracy with Sophia and Delilah

Family aiming to raise over £100,000 for daughter battling brain tumour Hayley Lovely

The Durham Miners Gala which is back for 2022.

Camping at the Miners Gala - how to book up for a Durham campsite specially for ...

The Durham Miners' Gala will return in 2022 after being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Durham Miners’ Gala set to return in 2022 Ryan Smith

Disruption is due to staff shortages

Go North East bosses warn of weekend travel disruption Sam Johnson

Author Dan Smith alongside Hebburn Comprehensive School's pupils and librarian, Liam Owens, at the official opening of the school's new library.

Author who penned Hollywood blockbuster opens school’s new library Neil Fatkin

Ryhope beach south is a great secluded beach with amazing views and great walks.

Ryhope South Beach - a hidden gem? Jatinder Dhillon

Police are attending a two vehicle accident on the A1M northbound carriageway.

Delays warning after police called to two-vehicle collision on A1(M) Neil Fatkin

Billy Parker receiving his trophy from DAMHA Chief Executive, Paul Mullis.

Selfless South Shields man receives good neighbour award Hayley Lovely

Colourful photos which will hopefully bring back great memories.

Harking back to Holy Trinity Chris Cordner

David Gosling, 74

Driver shocked after being handed £166 Tyne Tunnel fine despite paying journey Sam Johnson

The "City of Light, City of Stories" lantern Display lights up College Green.

Lumiere 2021 hailed a success after 140,000 visit spectacle Katy Wheeler

Some of the Lumiere highlights

12 stunning shots from Lumiere Durham 2021 Katy Wheeler

Durham's Lumiere festival

Volunteers needed for Durham's Lumiere lights festival Tom Patterson

Historic Redhills which has had a change of ownership.

A historic day for a famous building Chris Cordner

Lisa Shaw.

BBC radio presenter Lisa Shaw died due to complications from the AstraZeneca Cov... Press Association

A previous Durham Miners' Gala

Miners Gala to take place in South Shields Ross Robertson

Durham University's Palatine Centre.

Durham university launch investigation into video of white man in blackface Georgina Cutler