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A 19-year-old from Newton Aycliffe says she is facing the most devastating decision as her beloved dog battles a serious spinal condition.

A joiner expected to lose his job following a ban from the road after a drug driving conviction, a court was told.

Matthew Dudding, 37, from Durham, has been banned from driving for more than three years after admitting drug-driving offences at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court.

North East entrepreneur Maddie Sidebottom, founder of sustainable styling boutique Wynyard Re:Loved, has been shortlisted for three honours at the 2026 FB Fashion Ball Business Hero Awards.

Thousands of jobs are set to be unlocked in the North East as Chancellor Rachel Reeves accelerates a string of major regeneration projects.

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.

This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.

A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Live updates as Middlesbrough prepare for Play-off final and Southampton appeal Spygate verdict. Ticket and travel news for Wembley

Former Southampton great Matt Le Tissier has criticised the EFL over Spygate and said Middlesbrough don't deserve to be in the play-off final

Middlesbrough have been allocated 35,984 tickets for the Wembley play-off final against Hull City.

Hull City's Championship Play-Off Final against Middlesbrough will kick off at 3.30pm on Saturday