Family’s plea as boy injured in motorbike hit-and-run near North East pleasure park
The family of a young boy injured in a hit-and-run road incident near a seaside fairground attraction have urged people to come forward with information.
‘Balaclava club’ busted as Darlington riders arrested over suspected stolen bikes
Councillors have praised residents and police after two people were arrested following reports of nuisance riders in Darlington.
North East toddler Isabelle Welsh murder trial Day 5 – live updates
Good morning and welcome to Day 5 of live coverage from Isabelle Welsh murder trial
Kirklevington abuse: Seven officers might be dead – but justice can still be done
Victims of harrowing abuse at Kirklevington Detention Centre in Yarm are still fighting for justice. But time isn’t up yet.
‘They deserve every moment’ – school prom celebrates hardworking Year 11 pupils
MORE than 100 jubilant County Durham school-leavers turned out for an elegant garden party prom to celebrate the end of their exams.
Seven prison officers in abuse probe dead as victims fear more will escape justice
Seven prison officers under investigation for “attacking” hundreds of boys at Kirklevington Detention Centre have died.
Ex-Durham inspector who expressed sexual interest in 12-year-old barred from policing
Former Durham Officer Richard Wilson was found to have engaged in “totally abhorrent” behaviour involving obscene messages about young girls.
The Ferryhill barbers hoping to win award ahead of 30th anniversary celebrations
A County Durham barber who has been cutting hair since she was 15 years old is ‘absolutely made up’ after being nominated for The Northern Echo Best Barber Shop 2026.
The simple thing you can do that makes a big difference to your health
As the hot weather hit last week, Graham Low advises us to make staying hydrated a priority.
Grade II farm in North Yorkshire with 17.5 acres and annexe hits market at £1.6m
Buyers who like the thought of country living and love the idea of being surrounded by rolling green fields with plenty of space to call their own, but who also don’t want to be too far from all that city living has to offer, may well find Spring Hall Farm to be the perfect fit.