Durham

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 Tony Gillan

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

Health 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

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’ By The Newsroom

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.

Business 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

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 ... Chris Cordner

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

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.

News 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

Louis Summerly celebrates his top results with fellow St Joseph's Catholic Academy A Level students, Josh Mitchell and Megan Shiell.

St Joseph's Catholic Academy students celebrate top A Levels Sophie Brownson

A cricket tournament between Durham and North East Cricket League and North East Premier League was held in aid of the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust.

Cricket tournament raises thousands in memory of South Shields couple Sophie Brownson

On the march at the Big Meeting. What are your memories of the special day?

Great Gala memories on a Big anniversary Chris Cordner

The Durham Miners' Gala, which usually sees tens of thousands of people flock to the city centre to join in the event, has been cancelled for the second year running, with 2022's celebrations to be dedicated to key workers. Photo by Rich Kenworthy.

Durham Big Meeting to be dedicated to all key workers when it returns in 2022 Fiona Thompson

How many faces do you recognise in these Hebburn prom scenes?

Help to share the Hebburn prom memories Chris Cordner

Bryn Howard, volunteer at Change, South Shields with a vegan saveloy dip.

South Shields cafe serves up vegan saveloy dip Sophie Brownson

South Shields was once home to a thriving salt panning industry. The air is a lot clearer today!

Robinson Crusoe author's curious view of South Shields Ross Robertson

England v Sri Lanka ODI at Durham’s Emirates Riverside has been announced as a Government test event.

Increased crowd at England v Sri Lanka ODI at Durham’s Emirates Riverside By The Newsroom

Much-loved granddad Tony Holmes tragically died in Spain in 2020.

Family fundraising for private detective after granddad died in balcony fall Sophie Brownson

New route, new outlook.

FEELING GREAT: How taking a different route can give you peace of mind By The Newsroom

Chiefs have issued a fresh plea over covid. Photo: Getty Images.

Leaders urge households to take care after slight rise in Delta variant cases Ross Robertson

Durham batsman Cameron Bancroft (l) chats with coach James Franklin after a net session.

Bancroft 'chomping at bit' to put ball-tampering row behind him for Durham Ross Gregory

The octopus which was found at Blackhall Rocks.

‘The first time we’d seen a wild octopus’ Chris Cordner