Plans for McDonald’s drive-thru next to A1(M) and ten miles from Darlington approved
Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant and electric vehicle charging hub next to the A1(M) at Scotch Corner have been approved.
Inside the ice cream parlour where walkers find Brymor cones and a warm welcome
Reeth Ice Cream Parlour, in the heart of Reeth, near Richmond, currently holds a 4.8-star rating online, with people saying the venue is “well worth the visit”.
35 pictures as Darlington streets turn into showground for gleaming vintage vehicles
Darlington town centre swapped shoppers for shiny bonnets and chrome grilles this weekend, as dozens of classic cars and bikes rolled in.
83 pictures – Pub roars, groans and euphoria as England beat Norway in extra time
Pubs, bars and fan zones across the North East were a sea of nerves, noise and raw emotion as England edged past Norway in a dramatic extra-time victory on Saturday night.
‘Near-perfect’ restaurant where diners say every dish is ‘absolutely outstanding’
Hansom Restaurant, on North End in Bedale, currently holds a near-perfect 4.9-star rating on Tripadvisor.
How a rescue dog inspired a County Durham trader to build an award winning business
A County Durham market trader who turned a love of rescue dogs into a thriving business has gone from working in coffee shops to winning national awards in just four years.
The ten worst GP surgeries in County Durham for overall experience revealed for 2026
The worst GP surgeries in County Durham for overall experience revealed for 2026, according to the NHS GP Patient Survey.
County Durham residents ‘left in dark’ two years on from blast which rocked community
Two years on from a house explosion that rocked Willington, residents are still fed up of the ‘eyesore’ on the street bringing back traumatic memories.
Council chiefs blast derelict pub owners with £35k fine for fly-tipping and neglect
Council bosses have slammed the owners of a derelict pub linked to anti‑social behaviour, vandalism and repeated fly‑tipping with a £35,465.60 penalty.
Year 11 prom at County Durham hotel cut short after ‘several serious incidents’
A Year 11 prom at a County Durham hotel was cut short after “several serious incidents”, which involved “repeated damage to the venue”.