
Durham News
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County Durham man avoids jail after £40 cashpoint robbery outside Post Office
A woman was surrounded by two men as she went to use a cash machine outside a Post Office on a Saturday morning.
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Darlington man formally cleared of wounding and knife threat charges
A Darlington man has been formally cleared of charges relating to an alleged serious assault and knife threats dating back more than 19 months.
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See inside this stunning £1.2m County Durham six-bedroom home up for sale
A stunning six-bedroom manor in Wingate is up for sale, set in 2.5 acres with a treble garage, annex, equestrian facilities and luxury interiors.
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Cheapest petrol and diesel in or near Darlington this week
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.
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County Durham farmers take food security fight to Westminster
County Durham NFU farmers met Defra Minister Angela Eagle and MP Sam Rushworth at Westminster to discuss food security, SFI schemes, and future UK farming policy.
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Sunderland Panto Peter Pan Star Casting Revealed!Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are taking flight for Christmas 2026 with The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook and are delighted to announce that Heartstopper and Emmerdale star, Bradley Riches, is set to join this latest swashbuckling adventure in the role of ‘Peter’ from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.
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Celebrating Apprenticeship Success at New College DurhamIn the wake of rising interest in vocational education, New College Durham is celebrating outstanding success after a team of its Level Two apprentices secured the prestigious Judges’ Award at the City & Guilds Apprenticeship Showcase Challenge during National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
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County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service named Fire and Rescue Service of the YearCounty Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is celebrating an exceptional night of national recognition.
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Thorpe Farm Centre Car Boot ReturnsA number of charities are set to benefit as Thorpe Farm Centre’s monthly Car Boot Sales return from March.
National News
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UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deployThis may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.
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UK to charter flight for British nationals out of DubaiThe flight is due to depart from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region.
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Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attackHuntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.
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The legacy of Holly and Jessica's murders: Soham 'won't waste its breath' on HuntleyThe trauma and aftermath of events in 2002 are still having an impact on the Cambridgeshire village.
North East Sport
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Eddie Howe's big calls on Woltemade and Osula in four Newcastle changes for Man City
Nick Woltemade and Will Osula both feature in Newcastle United's starting line-up for this evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Manchester City
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Riley McGree's brilliant answer to 'hard' Boro question & Hellberg 'twists' he loves
Riley McGree gives us his verdict on life at Middlesbrough under Kim Hellberg and tells of his promotion dream
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Sunderland penalty taker decision explained and Habib Diarra training ground chat
Regis Le Bris discusses Sunderland's penalty takers after Habib Diarra scored the winner against Leeds United
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Steve Watson wants an immediate Darlington response in away game at Chester
Darlington's Steve Watson wants his players to bounce straight back from their midweek defeat when they head to Chester in National League North
