Darlington teen recalls moment dad left paralysed after hitting rock in river jump
A Darlington teen who watched the moment her dad became paralysed forever in a ‘traumatic’ incident has spoken one year after the ‘devastating’ event.
Deteriorating standards revealed in latest damning verdict of County Durham NHS trust
Deteriorating standards of care and a “turning a blind eye” culture were among the serious failings at an NHS trust.
Albanian man caught tending Chilton cannabis grow worth up to £73k could be deported
An Albanian man arrested tending a cannabis farm in a terraced house in a County Durham village faces potential deportation back to his homeland.
County Durham mum gives birth on car’s back seat at Esso garage on dash to hospital
A County Durham mum gave birth on the backseat of her car in a Sedgefield petrol station as she was being rushed to hospital.
Cockerton Fisheries aiming for a hat-trick win after making Best Chippy shortlist
Cockerton Fisheries in Darlington has set its sights on winning The Northern Echo’s Best Chippy 2026 competition.
County Durham tourism nears £1.5bn growth with 22 million visitors – new figures
County Durham’s visitor economy reached £1.48 billion in 2025, up eight per cent on the previous year and marking a third consecutive year of record tourism growth.
Jill Scott arrives in Bishop Auckland four HOURS late after gruelling 111-mile cycle
Battered, bruised and aching – former Lioness Jill Scott arrived in Bishop Auckland late last night on the penultimate leg of her 388-mile Comic Relief Challenge.
Traffic, travel and weather live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (June 11).
Traditional chippy in Darlington named in Best Chippy 2026 competition list
Bartlett Street Fish Shop in Darlington is in the running to be named The Northern Echo’s Best Chippy for 2026.
Tributes to respected Darlington bus driver of 37 years waved off on final journey
Leslie Moon, worked as an Arriva Bus Driver (Darlington) for 37 years and was a familiar and well known face on the town.