Middlesbrough Mela gears up for ‘best yet’ as global stars head for North East
Middlesbrough Mela returns to Albert Park on August 15 and 16, 2026, with more acts announced for the 36th edition of the popular cultural festival.
PICTURES – Thirsk Yarnbombers mark 10 years with latest colourful town display
This year marks a special milestone for Thirsk Yarnbombers as the volunteer group celebrates its 10th anniversary with one of its most ambitious displays to date.
Durham’s new Detective Rooms lets visitors step into the shoes of real investigators
Private investigator Jen Jarvie and former forensic expert Howard Little have launched Detective Rooms Durham, an immersive crime-solving attraction.
Newton Aycliffe man banned after drink driving in Audi on Burn Lane
Constantin Popescu, 33, of Newton Aycliffe, has been banned from driving after admitting drink-driving with 109 microgrammes of alcohol in breath.
Bestselling authors praise annual North Yorkshire Roman festival
“If Malton isn’t the friendliest Roman Festival in the world, then it is certainly in the top one,” remarked bestselling author Terry Deary following his visit at the weekend.
LIVE – Three teenagers go on trial charged with murder of North East man
Good morning and welcome to the liveblog of three teenagers charged with the murder of David Cuthbert in Stockton.
‘Once‑in‑a‑lifetime’ Disney performance for North East school choir
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ experience as Teesside children perform with Katherine Jenkins OBE in Disneyland
Two North East blacksmiths forge working Viking anchor for Danish longship
Two North East blacksmiths are set to play a leading role in an ambitious project to recreate a Viking ship’s anchor using traditional techniques in Denmark this summer.
Family pay tribute to County Durham dad who died trying to save his children at sea
The heartbroken family of a County Durham dad who died trying to save his children in difficulty have paid tribute.
Go North East issues statement after bus crashed into garden of County Durham home
Go North East has issued a statement in relation to a bus crash involving one of their vehicles in Stanley, County Durham, over the weekend.