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Child murderers and would-be killers are among the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court through out January to March.

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has raised more than £300,000 in just over a month of fundraising.

Gary Finley, managing director of SCH Site Services in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, is encouraging contractors to adopt off-site fire protection for steel structures to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency amid evolving regulations.

A Consett man has been awarded an OBE for services to Humanitarian Land Mine Clearance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Overseas.

A motorist has been assaulted and had his vehicle damaged during an incident near Woodham golf course in Newton Aycliffe.

While Kylie Minogue recently secured the official UK Christmas Number One with her hit ‘XMAS’, the North East has been busy casting its own tactical votes. Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, has concluded its annual poll to find the region’s definitive festive favorite. After weeks of voting from listeners across the region from Wolsingham to Pelaw, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and Gateshead, the results are ready to be unveiled.

Singer Chris Rea, known for the festive hit 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died at the age of 74. His family said he died peacefully in hospital after a short illness. Christopher Anton Rea, the Middlesbrough-born blues-rock legend known for his soulful slide guitar and unmistakable husky baritone, has passed away at 74. From his start in music at age 22 to selling over 40 million albums, Rea’s journey was defined by a grit that mirrored the industrial landscape of his northern roots.

Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions are delighted to announce further casting for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, visiting Sunderland Empire from Monday 6 – Saturday 11 April 2026. Joining the previously announced Emily Lane as Cady Heron, Vivian Panka as Regina George, Sophie Pourret as Karen Smith, Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian, Max Gill as Damian Hubbard, Karim Zeroual as Kevin Ganatra and Joshua Elmore as Mr Duvall, are Faye Tozer as Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George and Kiara Dario as Gretchen Wieners.

A life-sized, official LEGO® sculpture of everyone’s favourite bookworm, Matilda, is arriving at Fenwick Newcastle this December! Built in partnership with Sunderland Empire, the spectacular statue celebrates the North East arrival of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning West End production Matilda The Musical this February.

HC-One’s St Margaret’s Care Home in Crossgate, County Durham, recently hosted its much-anticipated annual Christmas Fayre, bringing together residents, families, and the local community for a festive celebration.

Some Eurostar services will resume with severe delays and possible cancellations after services were suspended due to a power supply problem.

Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.

Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.

It is set to turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year with warnings issued for cold weather, snow and ice.

Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

Nick Pope returns to Newcastle United's starting line-up for this evening's Premier League game against Burnley.

Middlesbrough have paid tribute to club great Gordon Jones after his passing at the age of 82

Middlesbrough and Hull City have held initial talks over a January move for Seny Dieng, who is available to leave the Riverside

Kim Hellberg admits none of his Middlesbrough attackers have made the left attacking role their own in the absence of the injured Riley McGree

Former Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton has been reinstated as manager of Matlock Town FC - just two days after he was sacked by the non-league club