Metro Sound https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UK sportswear company supplying British Gymnastics enters liquidation after 30 years Business owners pay tribute to Darlington ‘legend’ Robin Blair Jury considering verdict in manslaughter trial after man suffered brain bleed Paula Radcliffe to return to ‘special place’ for Durham City Run Festival Still no chair of TEWV public inquiry more than six months after inquiry announced Appeal after Durham assault takes turn as man in CCTV image compared to Elton John Body found in rural forest in search for missing North East man Tributes to Ferryhill carer who ‘lit up every room’ after tragic death just aged 21 Residents ‘crying’ amid fears Durham nature reserve could be lost for housing Darlington thug fractured pregnant partner’s jaw when he punched her in the face ‘Murdered’ toddler ‘suffered multiple fractures before significant blow to head’ Armed duo who tried to force their way into home in ‘targeted’ attack remain at large Police issue update on 16-hour armed police standoff that saw dozens evacuated Durham restaurant fined thousands after serving ‘dairy-free’ drinks containing milk Police helicopter seen hovering over County Durham in early hours of this morning Murder trial Day 8 LIVE – Mum and new boyfriend accused of killing toddler Isabelle Welsh ‘Violent’ road rage incident between van and car driver at A61 and A170 roundabout ‘Deliberate’ blaze at former North East pub sees large 999 response Two people remain in serious condition and crash on A19 which saw driver arrested Why runners would improve a lot by doing this twice a week A scoop of ice cream and history with Italian families of the North East The café with floor-to-ceiling glass walls where visitors can dine above a gorge Darlington thug bit chunk from man’s ear as violence erupted at boxing charity night The popular tourist attraction with a starring role in major Hollywood blockbusters What we thought of this new restaurant selling £15 steak and basically nothing else Inside the small picture-postcard village with a deadly past hidden in the hills Meet the 16-year-old Crook boy who wants to change the world with music Drugged-up Spennymoor driver raced off from police and skipped red lights The quiet village less than ten minutes from Darlington built over a Roman fort ‘Not just another salon’ – Award-winning hairstylist to open new salon in Darlington How to pronounce the name of the village near Darlington and a busy part of the A1(M) The nostalgic sweet shop where visitors can be transported back to childhood Man who stabbed his wife in Darlington among those locked up last month The young dad who died days after rival men clashed in estate street brawl County Durham music festival announces return – full 2026 line-up and ticket details Why this picturesque market town was once named one of the UK’s best places to live Headteacher at County Durham private school was under investigation for ‘misconduct’ Darlington man denies shop burglary which caused thousands of pounds of damage County Durham teenager heads to California for CrossFit Games after her GCSE exams The Darlington barber with a sense of community who’s been a familiar face for years Home Stately home in North Yorkshire announces 2026 Christmas theme Drive-thru coffee shop in Darlington reopens to the public after two-week makeover Mum denies murder of her daughter – ‘you need to look in Harrison’s direction’ Dramatic pictures show plumes of smoke fill the sky after fire breaks out near A66 Sadness as jeweller closes shop after more than five decades serving Darlington Man arrested after pedestrian struck by vehicle in County Durham ‘hit and run’ Drug driver caught in County Durham car park disqualified for 30 days ‘Beautiful’ seaside town named the most underrated place in County Durham MURDER TRIAL LIVE – Isabelle Welsh’s mum said bruises ‘were quite concerning’