Metro Sound https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Man dies after crash with van near Darlington as passenger in serious condition Live updates from the Isabelle Welsh murder trial – Day 4 ‘Do not eat’ warning issued to Morrisons shoppers as supermarket apologises Man arrested after armed police and bomb squad standoff saw 23 homes evacuated Council plans big changes to residents’ parking zones in Darlington after complaints North East weather LIVE – Thunderstorms as Met Office issues yellow warning Possible cause identified in Darlington ‘meat dumping mystery’ as new piles found County Durham family left ‘gutted’ after losing rare classic cars in arson attack County Durham woman running Great North Run in memory of ‘best nanna in the world’ Inside the ever-popular landmark known as England’s oldest visitor attraction Darlington charity set up in memory of teen who took own life has helped thousands LIVE updates as homes evacuated by armed police as man ‘barricades himself in house’ MURDER TRIAL DAY 3 – Updates as two accused of murdering Isabelle Welsh The TikTok-famous former County Durham mill that’s now a house on market for £850,000 North East weather LIVE – Temperatures set to reach 30C across region – updates Council reveals when rules tougher HMO rules will be introduced in County Durham Newton Aycliffe grandad had doctor’s appointment at roadside after bus no show ‘Not a chip left’ Sell-out success for Darlington chippy as village favourite reopens Great North Run marks 45th birthday with giant Quayside mural by street artist Mul North East woman has PTSD after ‘horrific pain’ and no relief for hospital procedure New farm shop selling local organic produce opens in Darlington village Three arrested, drugs and cash seized in North East anti-social behaviour crackdown Darlington nurses secure £187,000 damages after transgender changing room tribunal NHS trust apology after agreement with nurses in Darlington trans changing room row MURDER TRIAL DAY 2 – Updates as two accused of killing Isabelle Rose Welsh County Durham man named after F1 champion Ayrton Senna stole van keys in burglary County Durham family of murdered toddler urge change to government bill to save lives From Spennymoor to Germany – sofa life for retired greyhound Kiki Political rivals to complain to Government after Durham land sold ‘below value’ Person in hospital after Darlington smash as pictures show crumpled aftermath LIVE – Darlington road blocked following crash as 999 crews at scene Five people arrested after police storm home seizing illegal bike and suspected drugs Drunken North East thug who bit man’s eyebrow loses own tooth in pub attack Football fan hit with three-year banning order for ‘abhorrent’ post about player Person in hospital after collapsing at North East beauty spot Isabelle Rose Welsh murder trial – live updates as pair accused of killing Thornaby toddler The ‘horrifying’ moment County Durham dad thought son, 12, was dead after crash County Durham mum needed eight staples in her head after brutal attack by ex-partner Predator set up ‘rape tomorrow’ alarm before ‘terrifying’ attack in Bishop Auckland Jury sworn in for trial of two charged with murder of toddler Isabelle Rose Welsh North East mayor says region ‘wants voice heard’ as she backs Burnham leadership bid Historic agricultural show saved from collapse by major sponsorship deal ‘The country is in a mess’ – Darlington residents react to Keir Starmer’s resignation Blaze probe underway after fire destroys takeaway as road remains closed Darlington music festival cancelled for 2026 and pushed back amid ‘rising costs’ Police issue updated statement after car flipped in crash near Darlington home North East MPs react after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation LIVE – Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns and sets replacement timetable – updates County Durham man terrified tree will flatten home but council refuses to cut it back Home