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Residents across County Durham the wider North East and North Yorkshire are being advised to expect increased aircraft activity from next week.

A County Durham man struggling with his mental health took a kitchen knife to a community centre in a desperate 'cry for help’ to get medical support.

Eight North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week (January 10 to January 16).

The Rose & Crown, situated on the village green in Romaldkirk, has been described by visitors and locals as 'cosy' and 'a must visit'.

Drugged-up Chester-le-Street thug who left a puppy with life-long injuries when he flipped out after being bitten has avoided prison ‘by the skin of his teeth’.

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.

The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

The decision to block Jake Fahri's transfer was made for "public protection", said the Ministry of Justice.

Jessica Brady died of advanced stage four cancer after initially being told by GPs she had long Covid.

The Conservative Party leader says telling voters their "country is finished" only "drags them down".

Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea on 2 January.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner launched into an extraordinary 10-minute rant after his side's defeat at Sunderland

Regis Le Bris' verdict on Sunderland's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light

How Sunderland's players rated in the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at the Stadium of Light

Brian Brobbey scored the winner as Sunderland came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace team news ahead of their Premier League game at the Stadium of Light