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Consett: County Durham town known for famous faces, including Rowan Atkinson, Zoe Birkett, Lee Ridley, Denise Welch, Keith Strachan, and Sheila Mackie.

A County Durham man who threatened his long-term partner with a knife, a frying pan and a rope dog toy has walked free from court.

A County Durham man grabbed an officer’s pepper spray while wrestling with two police officers on the ground as they attempted to arrest him.

The latest Department for Education statistics have revealed the best secondary schools in County Durham.

A County Durham man who was caught with the key for a stolen car has been advised to not put too much trust in his friends.

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.

The full Newton Aycliffe Santa Tours schedule has been announced. See when you can catch the big man around the town!

Firefighters helped to put smiles on the faces of children in hospital this Christmas when they paid a surprise visit.

Walliams is one of the UK's most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million books.

We've been told we're facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it?

Napier Barracks, a former military site, will be handed over to a property developer for housing.

Recent wet weather gives way to calmer conditions as we head towards Christmas but spray and fog may lead to possible travel delays.

The Prince of Wales says he is looking forward to working with the SAS Regimental Association.

Eddie Howe's verdict on Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at St James' Park

HERE'S how Newcastle players rated against Chelsea:

Newcastle United had to settle for a point against Chelsea after squandering a two-goal half-time lead

REGIS LE BRIS has been forced to make major changes to his Sunderland team for this afternoon's game at Brighton.

It took more than three minutes for the VAR check to be completed after Nick Woltemade's second Newcastle goal against Chelsea