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A County Durham man who was forced to attend his doctor’s appointment on the side of the road after waiting half-an-hour for a bus that never showed up has spoken out.

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New powers to curb the spread of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) across County Durham are set to be introduced in August.

A former County Durham mill that has become a talking point on TikTok has gone on the market for £850,000 on Zoopla.

A young offender risked activation of a suspended sentence by failing to turn up for unpaid work sessions ordered by a court.

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time. The tour will visit Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 September 2027.

Residents, colleagues and visitors at St Margaret's Care Home in County Durham enjoyed a fantastic day of World Cup-themed fun as Care Home Open Week continued with an afternoon filled with laughter, teamwork and community spirit.

ROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April – 13 June 2027 with a performance at Sunderland Empire for one night only on Sunday 23 May 2027.

If you have been inspired by watching the Chelsea Garden Show on TV, or by visiting one of the many Stately Homes in the region, but then thought you could not recreate what you’ve seen in your small plot, this could help!

Temperatures reach 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset, the highest temperature so far this year and the hottest June day on record.

Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.

A jury at Bristol Crown Court finds a 16-year-old not guilty of murder and manslaughter.

It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

Aston Villa's Lewis Dobbin is a target for Middlesbrough as the Championship's recruitment team step up their efforts to strengthen Kim Hellberg's squad

Middlesbrough have been handed a home draw in the first round of the Carabao Cup, with Kim Hellberg's side taking on Championship rivals Wrexham

Sunderland have unveiled their Elvis Pressley-inspired away kit for the 2026/27 season - in official collaboration with the group that manages the rights for the King of Rock 'n' Roll

Analysis of Middlesbrough's 2026/27 Championship fixture list