Darlington Round Table unveils plans for new Santa’s Sleigh after 50 years
Darlington Round Table has announced that a brand-new Santa’s Sleigh is being built by The Viking Boat Company
Darlington hospital praised by inspectors for ‘excellent’ endoscopy service
A hospital celebrating its 25 anniversary this year has welcomed an official report praising the “excellence” of its endoscopy services.
Why the Home Office has restarted housing asylum seekers in County Durham – explained
The Home Office has lifted a temporary pause on procuring asylum accommodation in County Durham after concluding it urgently needs more bed spaces to meet demand.
Durham officer accessed police system to find info on woman he met to have sex
A former Durham police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct for using a police system to access a woman’s personal information for his own benefit.
Darlington beggar threatened to ‘put to sleep’ man after putting him in chokehold
A Darlington beggar threatened to “put to sleep” a vulnerable pedestrian he had confronted and placed in a sustained chokehold after he refused his demands for money.
Care home where remains in special measures as CQC concerns ‘not fully addressed’
Beechwood Care Home in Northallerton has again been rated inadequate and left in special measures after concerns identified during an earlier visit had still not been fully addressed.
Durham NHS Trust top boss answers your questions on breast cancer scandal
The Northern Echo sits down with chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Steve Russell to answer questions relating to the breast cancer scandal.
Aycliffe café boss ‘bamboozled’ as Border Force seize £50k of cannabis bound for shop
A parcel containing 2.5kg of cannabis destined for a County Durham cafe was intercepted by Border Force officials before it could be delivered, a licensing hearing heard.
Raleigh owner files for administration putting 139-year-old British bikemaker at risk
Accell UK and Ireland (part of the Netherlands-based Accell Group), which is responsible for British bikemaker Raleigh, has filed for administration.
‘Fly High’ – Flowers left at scene of fatal Ferryhill crash paying tribute to Sean
Flowers have been left at the scene of a fatal motorbike crash in Ferryhill paying tribute to a man named locally as Sean.