Metro Sound https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Man to appear in court accused of trying to abduct child in North East Renewed warning to County Durham drivers over fake QR code parking scam One person taken to James Cook Hospital after car crashes into garden wall North East shopping centre car park shut until further notice after maintenance issue Eat up: I tried supermarket chicken pies and found the best County Durham pub handed zero-star food hygiene rating Yorkshire Water responds to sewage pollution criticism over River Swale bathing Three women from North East arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in North Yorkshire Traffic, travel and weather news – Live updates for County Durham and North East Football legend from North Yorkshire dies aged 91 Why road sign on North East border is leaving drivers baffled with obvious direction All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration Pupils and staff celebrate ‘superb’ GCSE results at Staindrop Academy Whitworth Park Academy students and staff celebrate best ever GCSE results   Friends share top marks as pupils praised for dedication at Darlington school ‘I’m just buzzing’ – Darlington dancer defies her own expectations to pass GCSE exams Pupils overcome illnesses as Darlington college celebrates strong GCSE results Ex-soldier planned to meet ‘girl’ at KFC and take her to his Shildon home for sex Drivers could be faced with 40 minute route diversion due to roadworks Late night anti-social behaviour hitting residents on Darlington housing estate Man changes plea and admits joint theft of caravan from Crimdon Dene Holiday Park Costa Blanca fugitive and UK-based accomplice jailed for North East cocaine supply Man who plunged into River Wear from Durham bridge in serious condition after rescue Thunderstorm warning issued across North East as heavy showers set to hit ‘Matter of time until someone dies’ as balaclava-clad yobs cause chaos in Darlington Patients contacted as NHS Trust expand review into surgeon whose work is ‘of concern’ County Durham pervert was caught with extreme porn involving animals on Xbox TV star police officer had sexual relationship with ‘vulnerable’ woman he met on duty Darlington man gets conditional discharge for assaults on three NHS workers Bird that was ‘on brink of disappearing from Britain’ spotted in North East All the suspected killer whale sightings along the North East coast in 2026 The Great Yorkshire Feast festival launched – how to get tickets UK high street giant collapsed in administration with 1,800 jobs lost Crook man admits fraudulently taking payments for ‘bonus-ball’ lottery scheme ‘No excuse’ as fly-tippers fined over £2,900 after dumping waste in County Durham Almost 5,000 jobs lost at Bradford supermarket chain Morrisons amid cost-cutting ‘Irresponsible’ cliff jumpers who plunged 62ft off High Force ‘could have died’ Ex-officer ‘saved inappropriate images from stag do Whatsapp’ accused of misconduct Rare and red-listed breeding bird spotted in waters of the North East Drivers facing nearly 50 miles and one hour of diversions due to roadworks Government issues fresh statement over County Durham NHS trust breast cancer scandal Bishop Auckland vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations New pictures reveal progress at Darlington Treasury hub dubbed ‘No 11 North’ The farm shop in County Durham becoming a favourite stop for drivers Police release CCTV image of two boys they want to speak to over former pub ‘arson’ Darlington man entered woman’s home and raped her as child lay asleep at her side NHS boss gives verdict on whether Bishop Auckland Hospital will be restored to A&E ‘Drunk and upset’ pensioner stalked and pushed ex after ‘on off’ relationship ended Café and lifestyle store praised for ‘best coffee ever’ from global visitors Home