Metro Sound https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Heatwave warning to dog owners as toxic algae blooms in North East waters Ofsted finds progress in Teesside children’s services but more work still needed Labour pledge to reopen Teesside tip if re-elected causes political stir Crook burglar wanted after failing to turn up at court for sentencing Inns and hotels group champions hospitality careers The faces of Alexandra Walker and Harrison Simpson who murdered two-year-old Isabelle North East business leaders give verdict on Bank of England interest rate Man jailed for racially aggravated comments, threats and assault on victim’s doorstep GUILTY – mum and boyfriend convicted of murdering toddler Isabelle Welsh Darlington pervert who abused young girl jailed after being caught touching her All new ‘street food carousel’ to bring mix of vendors to town centre this summer North East triathlon invites seasoned athletes and first‑timers to join race Sister of man stabbed to death describes moment she found him covered in blood ‘Foolish’ scaffolder caused County Durham crash leaving man with broken back Trial date set for woman charged with murder of 77-year-old man in supported living North East man in court accused of murdering ‘much-loved’ husband and dad Jury resumes deliberations in murder trial of Isabelle Welsh Experts to set out key investments and projects for future of North East Whitby Steampunk Weekend – 31 photos of amazing outfits as crowds gather Nashville star with ‘serious country credentials’ coming to Darlington Meet five of the dogs searching for their ‘furever’ homes in North Yorkshire Woman stole £163 of chocolate after ban from County Durham Co‑op shop County Durham man fined and banned after Audi drink‑drive offence in Stanley Amazing view of concrete shipwreck beneath the Northern Spire County Durham shop to close due to ‘rising business costs and lack of shoppers’ 25 pictures as live music festival returns to Newton Aycliffe for another year Police probe after trees damaged at Darlington park after ‘not isolated incident’ Darlington mum’s panic as neighbour’s escaped pet snake ends up in her bathtub Darlington pensioner injured on raised paving stone calls for end to pavement parking Thug rained down blows on sleeping woman’s face before trying to break down door Mercedes driver from Bishop Auckland hit with 14‑month ban for drug driving County Durham garden centre serves ‘best breakfast in the UK’ World-class recognition of quality for two of the North East’s most beloved parks Sir Geoffrey Boycott hails return of ‘unloved’ Brian Clough statue to Albert Park The old main road and bridge ‘abandoned’ by A1(M) changes and now left overgrown Darlington Audi driver banned for drink driving in High Northgate Bearded councillor to ‘brave the shave’ after wife’s devastating cancer diagnosis Date set for seven-day appeal inquiry over refusal of 600 homes £133m plan for Yarm North East pensioner, 86, eyes Roseberry Topping return after pioneering heart clip Rejected Crook man squirted petrol on neighbour and threatened to burn her house down Home Ice cream parlour that’s now serving up sweet treats inside a Yorkshire pudding Knife used to kill man recovered by police metres from his home, murder trial hears Durham Fringe set to turn city into live arts stage with 300 performances North East killers jailed after armed gang ‘cornered and attacked’ man with machete Colour, light and augmented reality bring Durham Cathedral’s stained glass to life Housing association urges County Durham groups to apply for up to £1k in funding Funk, soul and story – 1970s New York dance show heading for Darlington stage Circle of Life and rock anthems as Darlington ‘education village’ marks 20 years County Durham and Darlington firefighters to join New York 9/11 charity run