County Durham firm launches AI recruitment system for expansion
A County Durham recruitment software specialist has launched an AI-driven system to help drive the firm’s expansion into the permanent jobs market.
Grade II listed North Yorkshire home with ‘huge potential’ set for auction
St James House, a Grade II listed Georgian property in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is heading to auction with a guide price of £390,000 and nearly 5,000 sq ft of potential living space
Breast cancer patient says treatment ordeal left her feeling she had ‘no dignity’
A County Durham breast cancer patient has described how a complication during her cancer treatment left her feeling she had “no dignity”.
Meet the Darlington chippy owner who has been in the trade for 41 years
Mowden Park Fisheries who has been in the trade for 41 years, has called the staff and customers “one big family” after the venue was nominated for the Best Chippy 2026.
Revolver, ammunition and cocaine found when police stopped car in Darlington
A man was found to have an un-stored revolver and ammunition in his car when stopped by police in Darlington.
Darlington mum’s fury after son’s school ‘didn’t tell her that he had escaped’
A mum was left “out of this world with worry” after police told her that her nine-year-old son had escaped from a Darlington school.
Lakeside leisure venue seeks permission to continue operating facilities
A North Yorkshire leisure venue has applied for planning permission to allow it to continue operating its existing facilities.
How North Star Housing is bridging the gaps and looking to the future
James Walder, the CEO of North Star Housing, talks to PETER BARRON about the organisation’s strategic priorities for the next five years
National chain’s County Durham fish and chip shop named in Best Chippy 2026 list
Fish & Chips at 149, based on Galgate, Barnard Castle, has been named in The Northern Echo’s Best Chippy for 2026 nominations list.
The 10 roads set to be closed in and around Darlington today confirmed
Drivers in Darlington should brace for multiple road closures as essential works are scheduled to take place. Including Lunedale Road and Bull Wynd.