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A banned Newton Aycliffe driver had a horror show when he was spotted behind the wheel of a car by a sharp-eyed off-duty police officer.

The Forresters Bar & Restaurant with Rooms, on the Market Place in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham is a venue with an unexpected French twist.

Based on feedback from Tripadvisor and other review platforms, here are the best fish and chip spots in and around Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

The Fox & Hounds, in the Teesdale village of Cotherstone, County Durham, is continuing to earn glowing praise from diners who describe it as “a real gem”.

A Bishop Auckland man desperate for cash to pay for birthday presents for his child resorted to burglary to try to fund the gifts.

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.

It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.

He insists his party will not become "the Conservative Party 2.0" after Robert Jenrick's defection.

The culture secretary says Trump's plan to place tariffs on the UK and other allies over the issue is "deeply unhelpful".

Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

Eddie Howe has admitted that trying to bring in a defender is likely to be the extent of Newcastle United’s transfer ambitions this month

Player Ratings: Wolves 0 Newcastle United 0 - Magpies' key players badly out of form

Newcastle United were held to a drab goallless draw against Wolves at Molineux

Kim Hellberg watched on as an extremely strong and experienced Middlesbrough Under-21s side beat Ipswich 6-1

Kieran Trippier returns to Newcastle United's starting line-up for this afternoon's Premier League game at Wolves.