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The Northern Echo are renewing calls for a public inquiry into the scandal-hit breast cancer services at an NHS Trust which could have impacted thousands of women.

The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have admitted that there's "little prospect" of trying to block the release of the youngster's mum, Dana Carr.

Two men have appeared in court in connection with a large cannabis grow at Easington Colliery.

Peterlee's Conn Abraham was caught in the act, as a police officer saw him carrying out an apparent transaction from his car in Peterlee, on February 17, 2024.

A Durham University-led study of bonobos and chimpanzees suggests physical touch evolved as a key way of reducing social tension millions of years ago.

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the stage production inspired by the hit film, Dirty Dancing, will once again come to life before audiences eyes as this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live show returns.

The 45-year-old has been reported missing from his home in Newton Aycliffe. Andrew was last seen at around 8pm yesterday evening (July 20).

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to announce that 5 Milkshake! presenter, Olivia Birchenough, will be returning to Sunderland Empire this Christmas in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook after a fabulous 2023 festive season starring in Beauty and the Beast. Olivia will be joining this magical tale as the enchanting Ethel Mermaid from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

Tomorrow night’s World Cup semi-final is, of course, bringing up memories of Mexico 86 and the ‘hand of God’... Peter Reid, who played in that match, and Sir Bobby Robson’s son, Mark, have been reflecting on it.

Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.

The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

It comes after Wes Streeting apologises over comments caught on camera ahead of Tuesday's cabinet.

It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September.

Sunderland have confirmed their 26-man squad that has travelled to the USA for their pre-season trip

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Tottenham striker Will Lankshear

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged with three breaches of FA rules in relation to the spygate scandal that rocked English football

Ahmed Abdullahi could be set for the Sunderland exit door with the Black Cats in transfer talks with Turkish top flight club Eyüpspor