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Elderly woman in hospital after masked thugs steal jewellery in violent morning raid

Darlington baby, Rory, underwent eight hours of open-heart surgery at just one week old after doctors diagnosed him with a life-threatening heart condition.

Darlington baby, Rory, underwent eight hours of open-heart surgery at just one week old after doctors diagnosed him with a life-threatening heart condition.

'Warrior' Darlington baby underwent eight-hour major heart surgery at one-week-old

Tindale Retail Park phase two takes shape

Tindale Retail Park phase two takes shape

New pictures show huge level of progress at County Durham retail park expansion

Darlington's Age UK branch says ‘we are not giving up’ as vital services face closure

Eastbourne Care Home Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Eastbourne Care Home Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Darlington care home leadership rated inadequate as staff say ‘morale at rock bottom'

Houghton Le-Spring

54 pictures as Houghton Feast parade takes over the streets - can you spot yourself?

Trimdon Village in the mid 1960s

Trimdon Village in the mid 1960s

King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village

Thermal footage taken above the Bishop Cuthbert park area on Friday night shows just some of the dozens of young people present, as well as fireworks being thrown around in the park and near a busy road.

Thermal footage taken above the Bishop Cuthbert park area on Friday night shows just some of the dozens of young people present, as well as fireworks being thrown around in the park and near a busy road.

About 100 youngsters pelted police with eggs and set off fireworks in North East park

The shop before Caleb began renovations to transform it into a showroom.

The shop before Caleb began renovations to transform it into a showroom.

Carpet fitter turns his dreams into a reality with first North East showroom

Cleveland Retail Park

Cleveland Retail Park

Cleveland Police

Multiple arrests made as shoplifting crackdown follows alleged kicking of shop staff

Eston ward councillor David Taylor. Picture/credit: UGC. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Eston ward councillor David Taylor. Picture/credit: UGC. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Anti-social behaviour

Veterans' home targeted by vandals wins unanimous backing to remain openfrom council

County Durham's hidden real-life sword in the stone and its unique backstory

North East Ladies Day event at Hardwick Hall Hotel, pictured guest speaker Ann Ming Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East Ladies Day event at Hardwick Hall Hotel, pictured guest speaker Ann Ming Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Ann Ming receives standing ovation after powerful speech at North East Ladies Day

Man ordered to pay more than £1,000 for inconsiderate driving on A19 in County Durham

Waupley Bridge on the A171 near Scaling Dam, pictured last year. Picture/credit: Google. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Waupley Bridge on the A171 near Scaling Dam, pictured last year. Picture/credit: Google. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

£40k repairs planned for A171 bridge after vehicle collisions damage stonework

Fans in eye-catching costumes flocked to a Darlington's Hopetown for a Comic Con packed with sci-fi, comic-book and television characters.

Fans in eye-catching costumes flocked to a Darlington's Hopetown for a Comic Con packed with sci-fi, comic-book and television characters.

In pictures - Daleks, Doctors and dazzling costumes take over Darlington Comic Con

Skelton High Street. Picture/credit: Google. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Skelton High Street. Picture/credit: Google. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Pet crematorium offering free service for pensioners gets go-ahead in North East town

Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a five-day

Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a five-day

National Curry Week returns to Durham as Babul's launches £25 all-you-can-eat menu

The first Nissan Bluebird rolls off the Sunderland production line

The first Nissan Bluebird rolls off the Sunderland production line

Nissan invests £170m in Sunderland plant as Bluebird marks 40 years of production

News

Sky customers can expect to see some changes to TV channels this month

Sky customers can expect to see some changes to TV channels this month

Sky confirms 7 changes coming to millions of TVs across the UK in October 2026

Sky users will be excited to hear how the updates will make watching TV easier.

Sky users will be excited to hear how the updates will make watching TV easier.

The 5 new free Sky TV upgrades set to make things easier for customers

Defendant Christopher Swann, now subject of a hospital order with restrictions, attacked prison officer while on remand at Durham Prison

Defendant Christopher Swann, now subject of a hospital order with restrictions, attacked prison officer while on remand at Durham Prison

Durham Crown Court

Durham Prisoner launched savage attack on guard who was escorting him to showers

The Dun Cow on Old Elvet, Durham, which has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint by travel website Big 7 Travel.

The Dun Cow on Old Elvet, Durham, which has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint by travel website Big 7 Travel.

Historic County Durham pub named among the best places in England to enjoy a pint

Pickersgill and Newby: Some of the neglected dogs

Pickersgill and Newby: Some of the neglected dogs

The North East animal abusers brought to justice after starving and beating pets

Darlington motorist John Ellerton, 68, banned for 40 months after admitting drink-driving on Castle Court

Darlington motorist John Ellerton, 68, banned for 40 months after admitting drink-driving on Castle Court

Darlington motorist banned for 40 months after driving over alcohol limit

Amanda and Clive Owen's life now as they return together in new TV series

Everything you need to know about new Our Farm Next Door series with Amanda Owen

Historic architecture and autumn colours are among the features that continue to attract visitors to Durham during the autumn months.

Historic architecture and autumn colours are among the features that continue to attract visitors to Durham during the autumn months.

Durham named among UK's cosiest cities as travellers choose top autumn destinations

Graham Lancaster and his team at the award ceremony.

Graham Lancaster and his team at the award ceremony.

North East school for excluded pupils recognised as suspension rates plummet

Base Pizzeria & Bar in Marske

Base Pizzeria & Bar in Marske

The family-run restaurant serving handcrafted pizza on the North East coast

Darlington's clock tower, historic yards, independent businesses and cultural attractions feature in a video highlighting some of the town's lesser-known gems.

Darlington's clock tower, historic yards, independent businesses and cultural attractions feature in a video highlighting some of the town's lesser-known gems.

Hidden yards, indie shops and a stunning library - the side of Darlington many miss

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow medals and military expert set for special County Durham appearance

Andy Burnham, whose approach to tackling Channel crossings is questioned

Andy Burnham, whose approach to tackling Channel crossings is questioned

READER'S LETTER

Scrapping migrant deal shows Government has ‘no real strategy’

Crowds gathered at Hopetown Darlington on Sunday, September 27, as the attraction marked the 201st anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway

Crowds gathered at Hopetown Darlington on Sunday, September 27, as the attraction marked the 201st anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway

Legendary Tornado steam locomotive marks railway anniversary in Darlington

Carole Armitage, founder of 80Noir Ultra,

Carole Armitage, founder of 80Noir Ultra,

North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand eyes Europe after securing £110,000 backing

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is so important to report a crime and how it will assist in the understanding of what is happening and where action is needed.

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is so important to report a crime and how it will assist in the understanding of what is happening and where action is needed.

How reporting crime helps police protect communities in Durham - PCC Joy Allen

Why it is never a bad time to reset your health goals

Why it is never a bad time to reset your health goals

Why wait until January? Small October changes could boost your health by Christmas

Original features and contemporary additions have been combined to create the ultimate in luxury living at Caydale Mill, with its stunning location being the cherry on the top

Original features and contemporary additions have been combined to create the ultimate in luxury living at Caydale Mill, with its stunning location being the cherry on the top

Inside £3.25m North York Moors mill where centuries of history flow beneath your feet

The Old Vicarage is a wonderful combination of modern and period, with bags of elegance and charm

The Old Vicarage is a wonderful combination of modern and period, with bags of elegance and charm

Step inside £800,000 County Durham vicarage with a stunning blend of old and new

Newly elected Labour councillors Melanie Fox (L) and Amy Spriggs (R) with leader Scott Dickinson. Photo: Northumberland Labour. Free to reuse for all LDR partners

Newly elected Labour councillors Melanie Fox (L) and Amy Spriggs (R) with leader Scott Dickinson. Photo: Northumberland Labour. Free to reuse for all LDR partners

Labour takes two North East council seats back from Reform in double by-election win

Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer, will embark on The Legacy Tour in February and March.

Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer, will embark on The Legacy Tour in February and March.

Watch as N-Dubz reveal North East return in viral Legacy Tour announcement video

Stanghow Road, in Lingdale, the location of a children's home application. Picture/credit: Google. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Stanghow Road, in Lingdale, the location of a children's home application. Picture/credit: Google. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Anti-social behaviour

Children's home approved despite fears over 'spooked' horses and busy village road

A third dispersal order has been imposed in Hartlepool after large groups of young people caused chaos in a town park and threw objects at police.

A third dispersal order has been imposed in Hartlepool after large groups of young people caused chaos in a town park and threw objects at police.

Cleveland Police

Third dispersal order imposed in North East town after police pelted with objects

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Scrapping migrant deal shows Government has ‘no real strategy’

Council 'utterly ignored housing crisis in doctrine of despair' against 600 homes bid

Third dispersal order imposed in North East town after police pelted with objects

Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'

Darlington Post Office closure date confirmed as replacement search continues

The moments that made Juninho the star of the show at Middlesbrough's Legacy Game

Multiple arrests made as shoplifting crackdown follows alleged kicking of shop staff

Sport

Juninho walks onto the Riverside pitch with the Carling Cup

Middlesbrough FC

The moments that made Juninho the star of the show at Middlesbrough's Legacy Game

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Steur

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Steur

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle midfielder reveals 'new focus' after learning lesson from start of season

Steve Watson applauds the Darlington fans after his side's FA Cup defeat at Morecambe

Steve Watson applauds the Darlington fans after his side's FA Cup defeat at Morecambe

Steve Watson understands Darlington fans' frustrations after latest defeat in FA Cup

Middlesbrough FC

Everything you need to know ahead of Boro's sold-out Legacy Game today

Middlesbrough defender Ashley Phillips

Middlesbrough defender Ashley Phillips

Middlesbrough FC

Ashley Phillips explains 'Bambi' nickname - and outlines hopes with Boro and England

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Business

The shop before Caleb began renovations to transform it into a showroom.

The shop before Caleb began renovations to transform it into a showroom.

Carpet fitter turns his dreams into a reality with first North East showroom

Carole Armitage, founder of 80Noir Ultra,

Carole Armitage, founder of 80Noir Ultra,

North Yorkshire luxury chocolate brand eyes Europe after securing £110,000 backing

NCP entered administration again on September 30, 2026

NCP entered administration again on September 30, 2026

Company with 800 UK car parks falls into administration for a second time this year

Anderson & Garrland speciallists Hamish Trower and James Woolley with the Olympic lights

Anderson & Garrland speciallists Hamish Trower and James Woolley with the Olympic lights

Titanic sister ship light fittings fetch record £80,700 at auction in North East

Eriola Vangeli and brother-in-law Amiliano Vangeli at the Greek Spot on Dundas Street, Middlesbrough.

Eriola Vangeli and brother-in-law Amiliano Vangeli at the Greek Spot on Dundas Street, Middlesbrough.

The family-run North East bakery serving authentic Greek coffee and pastries

The Tees Valley is to pilot a £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the region

The Tees Valley is to pilot a £9.4m apprenticeship scheme helping 16-24-year-olds into work, aiming for 1,500 starts and tackling youth unemployment in the region

Tees Valley pilot aims to create 1,500 apprenticeships for young people

Inside Siesta Coffee, which is marking its 10th anniversary by bringing back 2016 hot drink prices for one day across its North East stores.

Inside Siesta Coffee, which is marking its 10th anniversary by bringing back 2016 hot drink prices for one day across its North East stores.

Siesta Coffee bringing back 2016 prices for one day only to mark 10th birthday

Echo Memories

Trimdon Village in the mid 1960s

Trimdon Village in the mid 1960s

King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow medals and military expert set for special County Durham appearance

Whorlton suspension bridge is formally reopened last Friday

Whorlton suspension bridge is formally reopened last Friday

Cows, collapses and Churchill - the remarkable story of a pioneering Teesdale bridge

Anderson & Garrland speciallists Hamish Trower and James Woolley with the Olympic lights

Anderson & Garrland speciallists Hamish Trower and James Woolley with the Olympic lights

Titanic sister ship light fittings fetch record £80,700 at auction in North East

Official guests after the unveiling ceremony

Official guests after the unveiling ceremony

85-year wait ends as forgotten RAF squadrons finally honoured at wartime base

Inside the world's oldest sweet shop hailed as 'cute' and 'must do' by visitors

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The first Nissan Bluebird rolls off the Sunderland production line

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The Dun Cow on Old Elvet, Durham, which has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint by travel website Big 7 Travel.

The Dun Cow on Old Elvet, Durham, which has been named among England's 30 best pubs for a pint by travel website Big 7 Travel.

Historic County Durham pub named among the best places in England to enjoy a pint

North East Ladies Day event at Hardwick Hall Hotel, pictured guest speaker Ann Ming Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

North East Ladies Day event at Hardwick Hall Hotel, pictured guest speaker Ann Ming Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Ann Ming receives standing ovation after powerful speech at North East Ladies Day

Amanda and Clive Owen's life now as they return together in new TV series

Eston ward councillor David Taylor. Picture/credit: UGC. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Eston ward councillor David Taylor. Picture/credit: UGC. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Anti-social behaviour

Veterans' home targeted by vandals wins unanimous backing to remain openfrom council

Everything you need to know about new Our Farm Next Door series with Amanda Owen

Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a five-day

Babul's is marking National Curry Week with a five-day

National Curry Week returns to Durham as Babul's launches £25 all-you-can-eat menu

Historic architecture and autumn colours are among the features that continue to attract visitors to Durham during the autumn months.

Historic architecture and autumn colours are among the features that continue to attract visitors to Durham during the autumn months.

Durham named among UK's cosiest cities as travellers choose top autumn destinations

National News

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Migrants head to Kent for processing after protesters gathered in Gosport

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges ‘radical measures’

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take police to court over his arrest, report says

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

Migrants arrive in Gosport as protesters gather at scene

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Conservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says

Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA)

Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA)

Greens make ‘Zionism is racism’ party policy as Polanski skips vote

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