North East road reopens and train services restored after rail crossing failure
A Nunthorpe road is blocked, and trains have been impacted after a rail crossing failure.
Revived North Yorkshire village pub holds perfect five star TripAdvisor rating
The Crosskeys Inn, Eppleby, near Richmond saved and transformed after lockdown and named the region’s CAMRA Pub of the Year, now holds a perfect 5/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
‘Idyllic’ North Yorkshire village once home to famous faces and royal connections
Hutton Rudby in North Yorkshire has been home to a surprising roll call of famous faces over the years, as well as a troyal connection.
The nostalgic sweet shop where visitors can choose from 200 jars of sweets
A traditional sweet shop in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales has become a nostalgic stop for visitors to Hawes, with hundreds of jar sweets.
‘Prolific’ North East offender raided petrol station and swiped goods from stores
A “prolific offender” from Hartlepool has been jailed for almost a year after targeting a petrol station and a Sainsbury’s.
Widespread disruption as train line in North East blocked due to flooding
Numerous train services in the North East are currently unable to run after a burst water main caused flooding on the railway.
Sofas and garden furniture dumped in large scale fly-tip in County Durham
Durham County Council’s neighbourhood wardens are investigating after a large-scale fly tip in Barningham, near the A66, in County Durham.
Darlington music festival cancelled for 2026 and pushed back amid ‘rising costs’
A Darlington music festival headlined by the likes of Five and Marc Almond has been cancelled – citing “rising costs and other local events”.
Man dies after crash with van near Darlington as passenger in serious condition
A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a van just south of Darlington in Stapleton.
Live updates from the Isabelle Welsh murder trial – Day 4
Good morning and welcome to Day 4 of live coverage from Isabelle Welsh murder trial.