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The family of Maya Chappell say they will continue fighting for a change in the law and won't allow it to become "diluted".

A Middlesbrough teenager has been locked up for his role in an armed gang attack on a young man who was left with significant injuries.

To celebrate National Fish & Chip Day, which takes place on June 5, The Northern Echo has launched the 'Best Chippy 2026' competition.

The newborn boy’s skeleton was discovered by workmen under floorboards at a property in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in 2024. An inquest will hear from radiocarbon dating expert to establish the age

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (Tuesday, May 19).

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launching the first-ever vote to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. From Friday 15 May - Sunday 7 June, people across the country are being asked to choose the butterfly they love most, whether that be a familiar garden visitor like the Red Admiral, Orange-tip or Holly Blue, or an elusive rarity like the aristocratic Duke of Burgundy or the mighty Purple Emperor.

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 March 2027.

This week, Durham Markets, one of the city’s oldest and most loved institutions, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a big three-day community event in the city centre.

Durham University’s Oriental Museum will once again celebrate Buddha’s Birthday with a range of free, family-friendly activities on Sunday 24 May, 2026.

Tens of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.

Live updates as the EFL's Independent Disciplinary Commission meets to deliver a verdict on the Spygate scandal involving Middlesbrough and Southampton

We went live on our podcast You Are My Boro after Southampton were kicked out of the play-offs and Middlesbrough were reinstated and will now face Hull City in the final

Southampton have appealed after being removed from the Championship play-offs and given a four-point deduction for next season.

Scott Wilson reacts to tonight's news that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs and Middlesbrough will face Hull City in the final

Middlesbrough have been reinstated into the Championship play-offs and will compete in the final against Hull City after Southampton were kicked out following today's Independent Disciplinary Commission