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Scoop Music Festival had been scheduled to take place in Lanchester from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, but has been cancelled.

The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell have branded the justice system "a disgusting joke" after discovering that the youngster's mum could be released from prison early.

Plans to build 22 affordable homes on the site of a demolished housing estate are set to be approved.

A Chinese company could face investigation if it goes into administration after shutting an independent school in County Durham.

A drunken Stanley thug who violently attacked the mother of his young child has been locked up after he punched her up to 30 times.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are excited to today reveal villainous casting for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook taking flight for Christmas 2026. Turning to the dark side and sailing the high seas is Miss Rory, reinvented as the swashbuckling, sword-sharp Captain Rorina Hook from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

The master illusionist returns to the north east from 7th-11th July with a run at the Stockton Globe. In this interview Derren lets us know what audiences can expect from his latest show "Only Human".

The lead cast and full creative team have been announced for the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical. Faye Brookes will star as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner portrayed by the legendary Cher in Stephen Antin’s Golden Globe winning, Best Picture nominated 2010 film.

Construction students with special educational needs enjoyed a rare first-hand experience of life on a building site during a visit to Bellway Durham’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development near Chester-le-Street. The housebuilder hosted 13 sixth form students from Barbara Priestman Academy in Sunderland, a specialist school for children and young people with autism and complex learning difficulties.

Ruth Ellis was hanged at London's Holloway Prison in 1955 after being convicted of murdering her lover David Blakely.

The Reform UK leader faces a challenge from Count Binface as the main parties rule out standing in Clacton.

Alfie Coleman, 22, is sentenced at the Old Bailey after being found guilty in April.

Matt Brittin gives his views on the corporation's future, six weeks after taking over the BBC.

Newcastle United have confirmed their final pre-season fixtures as part of next month’s Visit Malta Weekender at St James’ Park

Granit Xhaka has confirmed he will be remaining with Sunderland this summer rather than moving to Chelsea

Anthony Gordon has revealed why England's squad dynamic is driving them on at the World Cup ahead of their quarter-final against Norway

The background on Middlesbrough's pursuit of former Chelsea and Brentford attacker Myles Peart-Harris