
Durham News
-
Hundreds of jobs at risk at County Durham firm as company set to cease production
Elddis, part of the Erwin Hymer Group and based in Consett, revealed on Tuesday (March 3) that it would cease production at its facility in the region.
-
County Durham chippy fined by government for employing illegal workers
Jes Fast Fry Ltd, linked to Fast Fry in Stanley, appeared on the government's Home Office website for employing illegal workers.
-
'Foaming at mouth' thug carried out 'terrifying' attack on ex at County Durham home
A man carried out an “utterly terrifying” attack on his ex-partner and then lunged at her father while holding a knife in Stanley, a court heard.
-
£1.2m sewer upgrade under way in County Durham to cut pollution
Northumbrian Water has started a £1.2 million scheme to upgrade around 280 metres of sewer in the Metal Bridge area of County Durham, near Tursdale, to cut pollution and improve the local environment.
-
Groove Armada to headline second day of County Durham castle festival
Groove Armada to headline Opulence Festival at Lumley Castle, County Durham.
-
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.
-
Top North East music acts awarded funding to raise global profileRising North East music stars Andrew Cushin and Finn Forster have been awarded funding to unveil the best of this country’s talent to the world with £1.4 million to attract new fans, drive revenue, and boost the music industry.
-
Find out the acts joining Lewis Capaldi in Newcastle This SummerIn the Park Newcastle has announced that hometown favourites Maxïmo Park will join global superstar Lewis Capaldi as support for his huge outdoor shows at Exhibition Park this summer. Capaldi will take over the city on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July, marking his biggest-ever outdoor headline performances in Newcastle.
-
Tony Mowbray Named North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the YearThis year’s North East Football Writers’ Association Personality of the Year Award, which is given annually in association with The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, is honouring Tony Mowbray.
National News
-
UK warship HMS Dragon not expected to sail to Cyprus until next weekHMS Dragon is being loaded with ammunition in Portsmouth having just recently come out of maintenance.
-
Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more actionIt comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.
-
First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more plannedThe UK government says more than 130,000 British nationals have registered their interest in leaving the Middle East region.
-
MP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken any law', after China spy arrestsThe Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
North East Sport
-
Nick Pope dropped as Eddie Howe makes two Newcastle changes for Man Utd home game
Eddie Howe has dropped Nick Pope - with Aaron Ramsdale promoted to the Newcastle United starting line-up against Manchester United
-
Full details and dates as Sunderland are chosen for pre-season tournament in USA
Sunderland are heading to the United States this summer to compete in a showcase four-team pre-season tournament
-
Two Sunderland matches selected for TV coverage - including a new Friday-night game
Sunderland have had two of their Premier League matches in April rescheduled after they were selected for live television coverage
-
What does Sky Sports coverage of Newcastle's away game at Arsenal mean?
Newcastle United's away game at Arsenal has been selected for live television coverage.
