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Linthorpe Road fire

Two in hospital after blaze tore through busy takeaway leaving building in ruins

Ashley Wardell, 32, jailed for five years for 'less than sophisticated' knife-carrying robbery attempt at a hotel near Darlington

Ashley Wardell, 32, jailed for five years for 'less than sophisticated' knife-carrying robbery attempt at a hotel near Darlington

Man armed with six-inch blade told chef at hotel near Darlington to hand over cash

Darlington Mass Dance Festival 2026

Darlington Mass Dance Festival 2026

29 pictures as more than 700 dancers turn out for 16th annual Darlington mass dance

Steve Russell, chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust

Steve Russell, chief executive of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust

BREAST CANCER SCANDAL

County Durham NHS boss 'sorry' after no show at meeting with breast service victims

County Durham bar's bid to stay open until 3am after England World Cup match fails

Darlington foster carers Ruth and Steve Banner.

Darlington foster carers Ruth and Steve Banner.

'No child will ever feel how I did' - Meet the Darlington foster couple of 14 years

LIVE updates as shop fire breaks out on Middlesbrough Linthorpe Road

LIVE updates as shop fire breaks out on Middlesbrough Linthorpe Road

LIVE - fire crews battling 'serious' shop blaze as plumes of smoke seen rising over town

A19 crash causes heavy delays after Mercedes hits central reservation

Two men have been arrested after police discovered a sophisticated cannabis grow containing more than 500 plants inside a disused building in Peterlee.

Two men have been arrested after police discovered a sophisticated cannabis grow containing more than 500 plants inside a disused building in Peterlee.

Two arrested as 500-plant cannabis grow found in 'abandoned' County Durham building

Top County Durham hotel and spa 'thrilled' after scooping award

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

Sisters smash Polish neighbour's car and throw drumsticks into their garden

Gary, has been reported missing after his van was found unattended near Aldi in the Newton Aycliffe area.

Gary, has been reported missing after his van was found unattended near Aldi in the Newton Aycliffe area.

Van found abandoned in Newton Aycliffe in search for man not seen for 'several weeks'

Director Tina Gharavi (right) opens up on her mission to bring the production of Virginia Woolf's Night and Day - starring Hayley Bennett (left) - to her 'home', the North East.

Director Tina Gharavi (right) opens up on her mission to bring the production of Virginia Woolf's Night and Day - starring Hayley Bennett (left) - to her 'home', the North East.

‘Beamish is unbelievable’ - Director Tina Gharavi wants more North East-made movies

Seven arrested as homes raided with suspected heroin and cocaine seized

Joanne Bainbridge (right) said the polytunnel and shepherd's hut were

Joanne Bainbridge (right) said the polytunnel and shepherd's hut were

Planning and development

Farm's plea to keep 'vital' polytunnel and shepherd's hut backed after council object

RECAP after A19 Mercedes crash forces two-lane closure

Travellers at Locke Park in Redcar

Travellers at Locke Park in Redcar

Local government

Council granted court order in bid to evict travellers from popular park

Police probing the attack in Middlesbrough and (inset) an identikit of a wanted man released at the time

Police probing the attack in Middlesbrough and (inset) an identikit of a wanted man released at the time

North East cold cases

Mum who died 14 years after skull was caved in by brick in horror alleyway attack

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

Under the hammer - a gun for saving the dead from the graverobbers

News

Sky will air a new political series.

Sky will air a new political series.

Michael Gove to play the Prime Minister in new Sky show alongside Nicola Sturgeon

Why this 'hidden' coastal spot is loved by walkers, photographers and fossil hunters

Shotton Road, Horden

Shotton Road, Horden

The now-closed road to nowhere that once took drivers up the County Durham coast

The Crown Inn, located on Vicars Lane in Manfield

The Crown Inn, located on Vicars Lane in Manfield

Why this pub near Darlington is gaining a loyal following from online reviews

Village minutes from Darlington and A1(M) that's 'packed full of history'

How to pronounce this 'tiny' Northumberland fishing village, Boulmer.

How to pronounce this 'tiny' Northumberland fishing village, Boulmer.

How to actually pronounce Boulmer, the 'tiny fishing village' in Northumberland

Hadestown comes to the North East on tour in 2027.

Hadestown comes to the North East on tour in 2027.

Hadestown tour coming to Newcastle Theatre Royal and Sunderland Empire in 2027

A haul of Rolex watches seized by the Economic Crime Team.

A haul of Rolex watches seized by the Economic Crime Team.

Watches, diamonds, gold and even a pension seized in £16m crackdown

The meticulous attention to detail of its owners has ensured that The Old Rectory is truly special

The meticulous attention to detail of its owners has ensured that The Old Rectory is truly special

'Elegant' former rectory near Northallerton with paddock on market at £1.5m

A major fire at Antalya Shawarma sent thick black smoke billowing over Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, destroyed the business and prompted a major emergency response and road closures.

A major fire at Antalya Shawarma sent thick black smoke billowing over Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, destroyed the business and prompted a major emergency response and road closures.

Everything we know so far as 'serious' fire destroys shop and shuts road

Great Park Morrisons store.

Great Park Morrisons store.

Morrisons reopens fresh fish and meat stands at North East store year after closing

How Durham Cathedral became Cambridge University for new movie directed by Tina Gharavi (right) and starring Haley Bennett (left).

How Durham Cathedral became Cambridge University for new movie directed by Tina Gharavi (right) and starring Haley Bennett (left).

Durham Cathedral

How Durham Cathedral became ‘Cambridge’ in Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day

Crook Hall Gardens.

Crook Hall Gardens.

Seven of the best al fresco restaurants and cafes in County Durham this summer

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

People's Postcode Lottery

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Heartbeat author Nicholas Rhea (AKA Peter N Walker) far left, pours champagne for the happy couple, his daughter Sarah and new husband Marc, in 1994. Sarah and her family will be reunited with Rhea’s beloved Mark 2 Jaguar at the Heartbeat Vehicle Rally

Heartbeat author Nicholas Rhea (AKA Peter N Walker) far left, pours champagne for the happy couple, his daughter Sarah and new husband Marc, in 1994. Sarah and her family will be reunited with Rhea’s beloved Mark 2 Jaguar at the Heartbeat Vehicle Rally

Heartbeat author’s beloved Jaguar returns to Goathland for emotional reunion

The Grange is a stunning contemporary chic home in an idyllic country setting

The Grange is a stunning contemporary chic home in an idyllic country setting

Country house near Darlington with cottage, fishing rights and 15 acres at £1.895m

A Short Stirling bomber in the air

A Short Stirling bomber in the air

Discovering the truth of the bomber crash at Shildon that killed seven 80 years ago

Gargrave canalside

Gargrave canalside

Scenic canal circular with forest trails, stunning valley views and peaceful towpaths

Members of Darlington Round Table presented Darlington Air Cadets with £1,500 to help their own flight simulator

Members of Darlington Round Table presented Darlington Air Cadets with £1,500 to help their own flight simulator

Santa’s Sleigh donation helps Darlington air cadets’ dreams take flight

The farm shop has a deli, butchers, and bakery to explore.

The farm shop has a deli, butchers, and bakery to explore.

'Amazing' farm shop with 'good quality' food named best in Yorkshire

An artist's impression of a street scene at Burtree Garden Village

An artist's impression of a street scene at Burtree Garden Village

Planning and development

Darlington’s Burtree Garden Village moves a step closer as 261 homes lined up

Pat McCormack, 30, of Birtley, Gateshead, has been ordered to pay £1,185 after breaching a community order imposed for drink driving and driving while disqualified.

Pat McCormack, 30, of Birtley, Gateshead, has been ordered to pay £1,185 after breaching a community order imposed for drink driving and driving while disqualified.

County Durham man banned after being caught drug-driving

From left, Tony Collins, chief executive of Herriot Hospice, and Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton.

From left, Tony Collins, chief executive of Herriot Hospice, and Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton.

North Yorkshire Council

MP backs North Yorkshire charity’s call for fairer funding for hospices

Pictured at Stockton depot are Stagecoach stalwart Carole Grace and Operations Manager Malcolm Bell

Pictured at Stockton depot are Stagecoach stalwart Carole Grace and Operations Manager Malcolm Bell

Long-serving North East bus driver celebrates 40-year milestone

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

Under the hammer - a gun for saving the dead from the graverobbers

The Beeswing, East Cowton, near Northallerton

Bank holiday blues at The Beeswing as a great local has a rare off-night

Top County Durham hotel and spa 'thrilled' after scooping award

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Is there more to Burnham than an attractive bubble of popularity?

Hooded man 'tries to grab' schoolgirl at bus stop as police launch probe

Everything we know so far as 'serious' fire destroys shop and shuts road

Farm's plea to keep 'vital' polytunnel and shepherd's hut backed after council object

Man, 30, arrested after girl, 14, approached while waiting for her school bus

Sunderland youngster leaves on permanent basis to join League One side

Two in hospital after blaze tore through busy takeaway leaving building in ruins

Sport

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali

Newcastle United FC

Sandro Tonali transfer state of play after Newcastle reject Tottenham's opening offer

Ex-Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron was sent off for Paraguay

Ex-Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron was sent off for Paraguay

Newcastle United FC

Ex-Newcastle United star falls foul of new rule in World Cup first

Sunderland's interim chief executive Tom Burwell

Sunderland's interim chief executive Tom Burwell

Why Sunderland sold their women's team explained as 'best in world' claim made

Brothers Benjamin Duncan, centre, and Lucas Duncan, left, with dad Steve, right, have organised a charity day in memory of their mum Suzanne Duncan

Brothers Benjamin Duncan, centre, and Lucas Duncan, left, with dad Steve, right, have organised a charity day in memory of their mum Suzanne Duncan

Brothers set to go head-to-head on the football pitch in memory of their mum

Hares Bredth and Sean Kirrane bring up the Redcar treble for Tim Easterby

Hares Bredth and Sean Kirrane bring up the Redcar treble for Tim Easterby

Six of the best as North Yorkshire trainer Easterby enjoys a day to remember

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Business

Top County Durham hotel and spa 'thrilled' after scooping award

Oli Shelley, Director of Water Efficiency Services at Wave

Oli Shelley, Director of Water Efficiency Services at Wave

County Durham water-saving scheme helps schools cut bills and reduce waste

BUSINESSiQ event at Durham University ORBIT building, NETPark

BUSINESSiQ event at Durham University ORBIT building, NETPark

Live Echo event hears supply chain experts' optimism about jobs hope

The Bake House on Ashfield in Shotley Bridge has opened to queues out the door

The Bake House on Ashfield in Shotley Bridge has opened to queues out the door

Queues out the door to support new bakery as it opens in County Durham town

Paul Pringle and father Mike

Paul Pringle and father Mike

How a bedroom start‑up became global maritime exporter from the North East

Female entrepreneurs from across Teesside have joined forces with business leaders, educators and health experts at a landmark event focused on unlocking the region’s untapped economic potential

Female entrepreneurs from across Teesside have joined forces with business leaders, educators and health experts at a landmark event focused on unlocking the region’s untapped economic potential

North East female entrepreneurs unite to unlock £310bn opportunity

The Liebherr 550 LPS electric hydraulic crane being unloaded on to Tees Bulks Quay

The Liebherr 550 LPS electric hydraulic crane being unloaded on to Tees Bulks Quay

PD Ports unveils £5.4m crane investment to boost Teesport capacity

Echo Memories

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

Under the hammer - a gun for saving the dead from the graverobbers

A Short Stirling bomber in the air

A Short Stirling bomber in the air

Discovering the truth of the bomber crash at Shildon that killed seven 80 years ago

Darlington Mass Dance 2025 takes place in the town’s market square.

Darlington Mass Dance 2025 takes place in the town’s market square.

27 pictures over the years as Darlington Mass Dance returns for 2026

Main image: The front door of the building. Inset: Musical instruments

Main image: The front door of the building. Inset: Musical instruments

Council allays fears old grammar school had turned into musical instrument graveyard

Melsonby Primary pupils engage with the new Melsonby Hoard exhibit at the Yorkshire Museum

Melsonby Primary pupils engage with the new Melsonby Hoard exhibit at the Yorkshire Museum

Cultural attractions

North Yorkshire schoolchildren recreate prehistoric treasures at museum event

A new exhibition at Richmond’s Green Howards Museum honours Harold Shepherdson, the Middlesbrough-born assistant to Sir Alf Ramsey who helped England win the 1966 World Cup

A new exhibition at Richmond’s Green Howards Museum honours Harold Shepherdson, the Middlesbrough-born assistant to Sir Alf Ramsey who helped England win the 1966 World Cup

World Cup hero’s military and sporting legacy unveiled at North Yorkshire museum

Culture & Lifestyle

Sky will air a new political series.

Sky will air a new political series.

Michael Gove to play the Prime Minister in new Sky show alongside Nicola Sturgeon

Why this 'hidden' coastal spot is loved by walkers, photographers and fossil hunters

The Crown Inn, located on Vicars Lane in Manfield

The Crown Inn, located on Vicars Lane in Manfield

Why this pub near Darlington is gaining a loyal following from online reviews

Village minutes from Darlington and A1(M) that's 'packed full of history'

How to pronounce this 'tiny' Northumberland fishing village, Boulmer.

How to pronounce this 'tiny' Northumberland fishing village, Boulmer.

How to actually pronounce Boulmer, the 'tiny fishing village' in Northumberland

Hadestown comes to the North East on tour in 2027.

Hadestown comes to the North East on tour in 2027.

Hadestown tour coming to Newcastle Theatre Royal and Sunderland Empire in 2027

Darlington Mass Dance Festival 2026

Darlington Mass Dance Festival 2026

29 pictures as more than 700 dancers turn out for 16th annual Darlington mass dance

National News

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

Former armed forces minister Al Carns (James Manning/PA)

PM urged to take ‘courageous’ decisions on defence as he fights for his future

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

The King will publish his tax bills (PA)

King to make history and publish his personal tax bill

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans enjoy street entertainment in Boston (Nick Potts/PA)

England fans arrive in Boston as city bids farewell to Tartan Army

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Staples such as potatoes could be particularly exposed in terms of the pressure on family budgets, Save Soil said (Nick Ansell/PA)

Household food bills ‘risk pressure from degraded soil and climate volatility’

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander messaged Lord Mandelson (Henry Nicholls/PA)

SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigations into the fatal crash continue. Network Rail staff and British Transport Police officers were at the scene on Saturday (Chris Radburn/PA)

Investigation into fatal train crash continues as nine in critical condition

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Noah Donohoe was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast (Family/PA)

Friends cannot explain Noah Donohoe’s behaviour before his death, inquest told

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