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RAF warns of 'increased overnight activity' in parts of North Yorkshire this week Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
Nominations open for 2025 Stronger Communities Awards in Darlington Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
Home to some of Yorkshire's rarest species achieves 'prestigious' accreditation Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
Thousands enjoy show jumping in the sun on day one of the Great Yorkshire Show Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
Road closed after crash near Great Yorkshire Show sparking lengthy delays Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
Horse loggers tie the knot at Great Yorkshire Show with TV stars and 35,000 guests Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
Residents ‘walking around with smiles’ following A66 upgrade announcement Darlington and Stockton Times22:13 8-Jul-25
County Durham Indian restaurant named one of UK’s best at national curry awards The Northern Echo21:38 8-Jul-25
Former County Durham subpostmaster Betty Brown, 92, praises report into scandal The Northern Echo21:38 8-Jul-25
County Durham village pub sees asking price slashed by £26,000 The Northern Echo21:38 8-Jul-25
'Lucky to be alive': Mum and young child trapped after car crushed by 30ft tree The Northern Echo21:38 8-Jul-25
In the last 6 hours
Machete-wielding hostage taker was tackled by Durham officer who suffered knife wound The Northern Echo20:07 8-Jul-25
County Durham farmers to be loaned cameras to 'prevent rural crime' The Northern Echo20:07 8-Jul-25
'Mental torture' continues for County Durham man impacted by both Post Office and Infected… Chronicle Live19:31 8-Jul-25
Yesterday
Hartlepool's High Tunstall College of Science aims to develop new athletics, hockey and… Hartlepool Mail17:13 8-Jul-25
Why the candidates in Hartlepool Borough Council by-election think you should vote for them Hartlepool Mail16:59 8-Jul-25
Ex-bus driver and McDonald's worker from Sunderland caught with child abuse images keeps freedom Sunderland Echo16:57 8-Jul-25
Wearside drink driver hunted down by Northumbria Police refused to give breath test when caught Sunderland Echo16:31 8-Jul-25
Heartbroken family pays tribute to 'kind and caring' grandad who died in A690 County Durham… Chronicle Live16:18 8-Jul-25
Darlington beautician wins top award after two strokes and life-changing diagnosis The Northern Echo16:15 8-Jul-25
Newly trained police sniffer dogs are the latest canine recruits for Durham force The Northern Echo16:11 8-Jul-25
How airports like Heathrow and Gatwick could help aliens spot Earth The Royal Astronomical Society16:07 8-Jul-25
Sadhguru interview: world-famous yogi says there are 25 years to save Britain's soil and… Hartlepool Mail15:27 8-Jul-25
Family pay tribute to 'truly unique' grandad who died in crash with HGV on A690 The Northern Echo15:20 8-Jul-25
Properties evacuated and roads closed after suspicious package sent to an address in… Sunderland Echo15:09 8-Jul-25
13 end of term shows you put on at schools in Sunderland Sunderland Echo14:54 8-Jul-25
New report finds half of county's farms not profitable Darlington and Stockton Times14:10 8-Jul-25
How much will a pint cost at the Great Yorkshire Show 2025? Darlington and Stockton Times14:05 8-Jul-25
Charity seeking 'caring, patient' volunteers to help with accessible trips Darlington and Stockton Times14:05 8-Jul-25
Middlesbrough historian to receive special honour for commitment to town Darlington and Stockton Times14:05 8-Jul-25
Visitors urged to help protect forests from risk of summer wildfires Darlington and Stockton Times14:05 8-Jul-25
133 runners descend on North Yorkshire village for DalesRunner event Darlington and Stockton Times14:05 8-Jul-25
Hopepipe ban announced for North Yorkshire as warning it 'could last until winter' Darlington and Stockton Times14:05 8-Jul-25
Finding Bonomi's lost bridge: How County Durham river mystery was solved The Northern Echo13:48 8-Jul-25
In pictures: Whitworth Park Academy pupils dazzle at Beamish Hall prom The Northern Echo13:30 8-Jul-25
Plans to extend County Durham primary school's nursery approved The Northern Echo13:30 8-Jul-25
More bank closures as over ten County Durham towns now left without access The Northern Echo13:30 8-Jul-25
‘Something I’ve dreamed about’: Hartlepool singer Michael Gallagher relives his Glastonbury… Hartlepool Mail13:16 8-Jul-25
Buildings evacuated after 'suspicious package' delivered to job centre The Northern Echo12:54 8-Jul-25
National recognition for Banks Homes’ West Rainton community work Sunderland Echo12:49 8-Jul-25
Actors Gatiss and McKee honoured at university BBC12:46 8-Jul-25
Four car A1(M) crash causes major morning delays near Darlington The Northern Echo12:40 8-Jul-25
Booze-fuelled Darlington driver was reported by rowing partner after drinking session The Northern Echo12:07 8-Jul-25
Actor Mark Gatiss 'thrilled' to be awarded honorary degree by Durham University The Northern Echo12:07 8-Jul-25
News-The Story progresses to national finals Durham County Council (Press Release)11:59 8-Jul-25
New Sunderland primary school and Complex Needs Hub set to go ahead thanks to £14m funding Sunderland Echo11:22 8-Jul-25
13 Sunderland teachers pictured on their end-of-term retirement day Sunderland Echo11:01 8-Jul-25
Hartlepool man arrested on suspicion of 'multiple fraud offences' as part of £95,000 police… Hartlepool Mail10:47 8-Jul-25
We will never forget him or ever stop loving him say heartbroken parents following fatal A1M… Sunderland Echo10:24 8-Jul-25
Sunderland motorist refused to cooperate with drugs test after he was arrested in Boldon Sunderland Echo09:29 8-Jul-25
Battered copper bugle sounded at Battle of the Somme was reunited with Dli soldier The Northern Echo08:23 8-Jul-25
Durham named one of UK’s least stressful moving destinations The Northern Echo08:23 8-Jul-25
Three new County Durham banners to be blessed at traditional Miners' Gala service The Northern Echo08:23 8-Jul-25
North Yorkshire business to invest over £1.7m in expansion Darlington and Stockton Times07:58 8-Jul-25
Training company to deliver funded courses in North Yorkshire Darlington and Stockton Times07:58 8-Jul-25
Is Earth inside a huge void? 'Sound of Big Bang' hints so The Royal Astronomical Society07:29 8-Jul-25
The Rifles’ Sounding Retreat to Honour County Durham’s Military Heritage at The Story Durham Magazine07:04 8-Jul-25
Could Your Dog Be a Lifesaver? Pet Blood Bank Seeks Donors in Consett Consett Magazine07:01 8-Jul-25
Industry leaders join forces at Great Yorkshire Show as family farm fears continue Darlington and Stockton Times06:52 8-Jul-25
Burglar raided County Durham businesses stealing Harley Davison motorbike The Northern Echo06:11 8-Jul-25
'Majestic' neo-classical mansion in County Durham on market for £2.75m The Northern Echo06:11 8-Jul-25
Durham water company named top in the UK for the third time The Northern Echo05:22 8-Jul-25
Meet the young performers to star in pantomime at County Durham venue The Northern Echo05:22 8-Jul-25
County Durham's bright young stars light up UK's National Astronomy Meeting The Northern Echo05:22 8-Jul-25
Delight as £1.3bn Scotch Corner to Penrith A66 dualling scheme finally gets go ahead The Northern Echo03:56 8-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
Rangers to play friendly match against English opposition Glasgow Evening Times22:40 7-Jul-25
Catterick Golf Club hosts fun-filled Captain’s Weekend with disco finale Darlington and Stockton Times21:48 7-Jul-25
‘Not fit for purpose’ GP surgery in line to close as improvements promised Darlington and Stockton Times21:48 7-Jul-25
Met Office forecasts soaring temperatures for Great Yorkshire Show 2025 Darlington and Stockton Times21:48 7-Jul-25
Appeal over 265 homes plan set to be delayed over new flood map Darlington and Stockton Times21:48 7-Jul-25
'Car sales pod' at County Durham supermarket approved despite safety fears The Northern Echo21:14 7-Jul-25
Here's why the air ambulance was called to Shildon this afternoon The Northern Echo21:14 7-Jul-25
Pictures show damage to Darlington playground after blaze breaks out The Northern Echo20:11 7-Jul-25
County Durham shoplifter stole two bottles of lager and frightened Co-op worker The Northern Echo20:09 7-Jul-25
Plans to convert Durham home into a house in multiple occupation submitted The Northern Echo20:09 7-Jul-25
Dogs wanted for blood donation in Consett as charity appeals for lifesaving pets Chronicle Live19:18 7-Jul-25
County Durham drink driver sells car to avoid temptation after another conviction The Northern Echo18:17 7-Jul-25
Milton Keynes MP welcomes plans to recognise miscarriage as bereavement Milton Keynes Citizen17:41 7-Jul-25
Durham Miners' Gala to feature pride section in march for first time The Northern Echo16:25 7-Jul-25
12 memorable photos from Peterlee Dene Academy's 2025 prom night at Ramside Hall Hartlepool Mail16:16 7-Jul-25
Furious mother filmed herself beating up her ex-boyfriend after finding him having sex with her … MailOnline16:06 7-Jul-25
Join us to explore the relationship between alcohol and work Hartlepool Borough Council (Press Release)16:06 7-Jul-25
David and Ian Barnes Take Centre Stage in Roxy’s Revival Consett Magazine15:57 7-Jul-25
Drone ban to be in place for Durham Miners' Gala this weekend The Northern Echo15:55 7-Jul-25
New Hartlepool town centre convenience store seeks permission to serve alcohol until 1am Hartlepool Mail15:17 7-Jul-25
10 illegal electric bikes which terrorised neighbourhood seized in Sunderland clampdown on… Sunderland Echo14:59 7-Jul-25
Tribfest - the world's biggest tribute festival Hartlepool Mail14:59 7-Jul-25
Couples say ‘what’ more often than ‘I love you’, new research reveals Hartlepool Mail14:56 7-Jul-25
Two seriously hurt in seven car pile-up as Dacia 'goes into cars waiting at lights' The Northern Echo13:52 7-Jul-25
Weather forecast for Durham Miners' Gala 2025 - brolly or suncream? The Northern Echo13:52 7-Jul-25
Local Students from Sunderland Shine at Consilium Awards 2025 Sunderland Echo13:49 7-Jul-25
'Multiple vehicle' crash on main road in North Yorkshire Darlington and Stockton Times13:40 7-Jul-25
Rise in dog bite attacks as crimes involving irresponsible owners up 80% in 3 years Darlington and Stockton Times13:40 7-Jul-25
Award for North Yorkshire scuba instructor who saved 18 lives in Malta Darlington and Stockton Times13:40 7-Jul-25
'Deliberate' fire in woodland next to well-known monument as warning issued Darlington and Stockton Times13:40 7-Jul-25
Richmond Rotary Club celebrates 70 years with new president Darlington and Stockton Times13:40 7-Jul-25
North Yorkshire road closures to be aware of in the coming weeks Darlington and Stockton Times13:40 7-Jul-25
Sunderland man banned from roads for drink driving to McDonald's Sunderland Echo13:17 7-Jul-25
Dye & Durham investor Plantro calls for special meeting, urges sale of company, documents show Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:07 7-Jul-25
Named: Woman to appear in court charged with assault after video posted online The Northern Echo13:05 7-Jul-25
Inside the one-of-a-kind three-bedroom County Durham property on sale for £300,000 The Northern Echo13:05 7-Jul-25
NatWest trims rates, Darlington BS launches landlord loans Mortgage Finance Gazette12:53 7-Jul-25
Jeremy Corbyn and Palestinian ambassador among Durham Miners' Gala confirmed speakers The Northern Echo12:11 7-Jul-25
Darlington women who were caught up in London July 7 attacks look back 20 years on The Northern Echo12:03 7-Jul-25
Discover the top-rated garden centre and tea room just outside Darlington The Northern Echo12:03 7-Jul-25
20 pictures as Darlington dresses up for Hopetown Summer Comic Con The Northern Echo12:03 7-Jul-25
Proud day as new Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat is officially named after Archdeacon of… Hartlepool Mail11:43 7-Jul-25
Stronger Communities Awards 2025 Darlington Borough Council (Press Release)11:11 7-Jul-25
Hartlepool friends celebrate 10 years of walking for breast cancer care Hartlepool Mail10:41 7-Jul-25
Durham Women FC announce new kit deal with chance for 'bespoke' designs The Northern Echo10:08 7-Jul-25
Concerns grow for the welfare of missing teenage girl Sunderland Echo10:04 7-Jul-25
Darlington Building Society launches BTL 5-year fixed rates and increases LTV limit The Intermediary08:54 7-Jul-25
13 County Durham planning applications you need to know about The Northern Echo08:16 7-Jul-25
How you can put your favourite boozer forward for The Northern Echo's Best Pub 2025 The Northern Echo08:09 7-Jul-25
The day terror shook Britain: The 7/7 London attacks remembered, 20 years on The Northern Echo08:09 7-Jul-25

      
            
      
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