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We take a look at how a horrendous motorbike accident lead to a man stabbing his father and uncle at a Newton Aycliffe wake in a little over a year.

A Bishop Auckland pervert who preyed on a vulnerable teenager has been locked up after he took to her to secluded areas to have sex with her.

Tanfield Railway in County Durham has confirmed the return of its fish and chip steam train rides in 2026 following strong demand last year.

A man banned from the road was spotted at the wheel of a car at the same fast food drive-through restaurant on successive days, a court heard.

A Darlington man reacted aggressively when police officers attempted to calm him as he was shouting outside his partner’s home.

The North East’s culinary scene is enjoying international recognition as part of Irish celebrity chef Neven Magire’s new TV series - and Durham’s Faru restaurant is part of the line up.

Producers Jamie Wilson Productions (The Devil Wears Prada, Mrs Doubtfire) are thrilled to announce that Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical, in association with Curve, will head out on a major UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 June 2027.

Preparations are under way for the traditional Burns Night celebrations at Thorpe Farm Centre on Saturday 24th January.  The annual event brings all the Scottish traditions of the night to a candle-lit Courtyard Restaurant.

John Cleese talks to Richard Barber about the runaway success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, having had two sold out West End seasons and a 10 month UK tour which began in September.

Durham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground.

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle United are currently reassessing their January transfer options in light of their ongoing defensive injury issues

Middlesbrough remain in talks with Brighton as they look to further strengthen their forward line with the permanent signing of Jeremy Sarmiento

How Newcastle's players rated in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City

Newcastle lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at St James' Park

The main talking points to come from Newcastle's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg defeat to Manchester City