MURDER TRIAL DAY 3 – Updates as two accused of murdering Isabelle Welsh

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of live coverage from Isabelle Welsh murder trial.
The TikTok-famous former County Durham mill that’s now a house on market for £850,000

A former County Durham mill that has become a talking point on TikTok has gone on the market for £850,000 on Zoopla.
North East weather LIVE – Temperatures set to reach 30C across region – updates

Good morning, welcome to this Northern Echo live weather blog. Temperatures across the North East are set to reach 30C today (June 25), according to the Met Office. It’s Anna Barnes signing on to keep you up to date with updates throughout the day. If you have any photos of where you are, please get […]
Council reveals when rules tougher HMO rules will be introduced in County Durham

New powers to curb the spread of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across County Durham are set to be introduced in August.
Newton Aycliffe grandad had doctor’s appointment at roadside after bus no show

A County Durham man who was forced to attend his doctor’s appointment on the side of the road after waiting half-an-hour for a bus that never showed up has spoken out.
‘Not a chip left’ Sell-out success for Darlington chippy as village favourite reopens

Haughton Chippy in Darlington has reopened under new ownership, with the new team saying they have been “blown away” by the response after selling out on their first day.
North East woman has PTSD after ‘horrific pain’ and no relief for hospital procedure

A County Durham woman who was left with PTSD after she went through a gynaecological procedure without informed consent or pain relief options is fighting to stop anyone else going through the same thing.
Great North Run marks 45th birthday with giant Quayside mural by street artist Mul

A new mural celebrating the 45th anniversary of the AJ Bell Great North Run has been unveiled on Newcastle Quayside by race founder Sir Brendan Foster
New farm shop selling local organic produce opens in Darlington village

A new farm shop focused on organic, locally sourced produce has opened in Hurworth-on-Tees.
Three arrested, drugs and cash seized in North East anti-social behaviour crackdown

Three arrests were made and drugs plus suspected criminal cash were seized in a police operation on mainly coastal areas in the north of Sunderland.