
Durham News
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Why County Durham’s 'poshest village' deserves a visit
5 reasons to visit the County Durham village often considered "the region’s poshest".
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Dangerous County Durham driver to be sentenced for causing death of passenger
A Wheatley Hill dangerous driver who caused a passenger to suffer fatal injuries will have to wait to be sentenced.
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Barnard Castle man avoid prison sentence after admitting affray
A Barnard Castle man has received a suspended prison sentence over his part in a disturbance in the town in July last year.
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'Go-to' late night Bishop Auckland pub on market after 25 years
The Sportsmans Inn in Bishop Auckland, once known as The Merry Monk, is on the market for £295,000 as its owner seeks a new buyer or renter.
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Tragedy as boy, 12, dies after falling from roof of barn in Bishop Auckland
A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from the roof of a barn in Bishop Auckland, Durham Police has confirmed.
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Magical LEGO® trail to transform Durham City Centre this SummerFamilies are being invited to discover a magical new side to Durham this summer as an enchanting LEGO® trail takes over the city's historic streets.
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Three Days for Bobby ride in memory of loved ones from St James' ParkAn annual cycle ride for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle Hospitals Charity, has taken on even greater significance following the sad news about Kevin Keegan. The Three Days for Bobby ride set off as usual from Sir Bobby’s statue at St James’ Park, but this year the fundraisers began the ride amid an array of tributes to another football legend lost to cancer.
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Whats on in County Durham this weekend?Take a look at our reccomendations for what to get up to this weekend across County Durham and the North East From thisisdurham.com!
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Casting Announced for Dirty Dancing at Sunderland EmpireExploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the stage production inspired by the hit film, Dirty Dancing, will once again come to life before audiences eyes as this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live show returns.
National News
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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobsSpeaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
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Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areasAfter another day of record-breaking temperatures for some parts of England, a cold front is moving in.
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Police to take no further action against Polanski over guillotine re-postThe Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
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Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in GreecePolice Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.
North East Sport
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Eddie Howe admits there are "forces at play" over Bruno Guimaraes and Arsenal
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United cannot control the “forces that are at play” over Bruno Guimaraes and Arsenal
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Huge injury blow and Botman worry - but one positive in Newcastle's Bristol City loss
Fabian Schar's injury compounded Newcastle United's misery as they suffered a *-* defeat to Bristol City in a friendly at Ashton Gate
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Newcastle United in advanced talks over Portuguese-based transfer target
Newcastle United are in advanced talks with Braga over Lucas Hornicek, although they have not yet triggered the goalkeeper's €29.5m release clause
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Newcastle United midfielder makes 'I'm ready' comment as he prepares to return
Anthony Elanga feels the challenges of his difficult first year as a Newcastle United player will enable him to kick on markedly next season
