Metro Sound https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html North East triathlon invites seasoned athletes and first‑timers to join race Daughter of ‘murdered’ man confronted accused teen over Snapchat video of stabbing 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 Killer jailed for ‘frenzied and brutal’ axe attack on best friend after drugs binge County Durham man fined and banned after Audi drink‑drive offence in Stanley 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 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’ All new ‘street food carousel’ to bring mix of vendors to town centre this summer Heartbroken sister tells brother’s best friend turned killer he ‘destroyed’ family World-class recognition of quality for two of the North East’s most beloved parks 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 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 County Durham thug strangled ‘screaming’ partner saying it would be a ‘long sleep’ Woman left with facial injuries after attack as another woman arrested Killer who stabbed Newton Aycliffe victim to death pleads guilty to manslaughter Sir Geoffrey Boycott hails return of ‘unloved’ Brian Clough statue to Albert Park Man in hospital after entering River Skerne in Darlington prompting huge 999 response Jury retires to consider verdict in Isabelle Welsh murder trial The old main road and bridge ‘abandoned’ by A1(M) changes and now left overgrown LIVE – County Durham road reopens after crash – updates Traffic, travel and weather news – Live updates for County Durham and North East Home