Bishop Auckland's outdoor spectacular show Kynren has scooped two accolades at the Destination North East England Tourism Awards.

School children from County Durham are stranded in Dubai after the chaos at Heathrow Airport.

Durham Constabulary has now confirmed that officers found a body in a very remote area of Teesdale.

The corner of Bedford Street and Victoria Road in Darlington has been cordoned off reportedly since this morning.

Residents of a Darlington street were woken by shouting after an incident left a flat front door blood-spattered and shattered.

The corner of Bedford Street and Victoria Road in Darlington has been cordoned off reportedly since this morning.

One person has been taken to hospital after a car and cyclist were involved in a crash in Darlington.

Emergency services are in attendance at a crash on the A19, with reports that an air ambulance has landed at the scene.

Simon Vickers, 50, of Geneva Road, Darlington, is charged with the murder of his daughter, Scarlett

The distraught father of a Darlington teenager charged with her murder was caught on police camera telling officers ‘it was an accident; I want to…

The Northern Echo will be bringing live updates from the murder trial of Simon Vickers at Teesside Crown Court.

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The Northern Echo will be bringing live updates from the sentencing of Martin and Shaun Breeze at Teesside Crown Court.

An air ambulance landed at the Beamish Park Golf Club in County Durham after 999 crews were alerted to an incident.

A mum-of-two rescues treasured belongings after learning Willington home - next door to scene of an explosion six months ago - was to be flattened…

Face masks have been reintroduced at in some clinical areas at hospitals across County Durham and Teesside amid a surge in winter flu numbers.

The disturbing behaviour of a Teesside man who targeted young girls for his own sexual gratification escalated to the point wherehe repeatedly…

Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the crash on Junction Road in Stockton - the road has been closed by police and multiple…

Two police officers who jumped into the North Sea along Redcar seafront to save a woman in distress have been applauded.

A woman was threatened at knifepoint by a hooded man during a robbery on the Faverdale Black Path in Darlington.

Darlington is set to feel like -7°C overnight as the winter freeze continues across the North East.

Three people have been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon following an alleged assault.

Darlington police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to following a suspected assault in Darlington.

The UK is braced for an “unsettled” start to 2025 with heavy snow, rain and wind expected to cause disruption over New Year’s Eve.

We are hearing several reports of a crash on Burn Lane in Newton Aycliffe.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across the North East on New Year's Day.

A 'queer and radical' Darlington bookshop has announced it will be closing its physical store - leaving bookworms 'gutted'.

The road between Seaham and Dalton Park has been closed after a car crashes into a lampost.

Popular Darlington micropub, Crafty Merlin's, will be closing on New Year's Eve

Good morning, we have received reports of a police incident in Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, this morning. We will bring you more information when we…

The A167 Gateshead flyover has been closed following an inspection which found a potential risk to safety

A Royal Mail van has come off the A1M and driven straight into a farmer's field near Darlington

The A66 was closed this morning near Darlington after a crash involving two HGVs

A coastal brunch café has announced “with a heavy heart” that it will close at the end of the year, and blamed controversial parking charges…

Good morning, we are receiving reports of a crash on the A66 near the brick train. We will bring you updates as we get them.

A Syrian man who made his life in Darlington, after 14 years, is set to reunite with his family after the fall of Assad’s regime.

The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on Thursday, December 12.

Much-loved Durham hospice St Cuthbert's is in crisis - and dozens of jobs are now at risk amid spiralling costs.

The B6279 at Walworth, near Darlington, is partially blocked at the crossroads after a crash earlier today.

A stepfather has found guilty of murdering a Darlington toddler when he suffered fatal injuries after being vigorously shaken.

The North East has been promised “immediate benefits” from closer ties with Saudi Arabia, as Kim McGuinness joins Kier Starmer on a trip to the…

The north of England will directly benefit from closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia, Sir Keir Starmer has said as he visits the country.

A new town centre car park built as part of a regeneration scheme is offering free parking to all visitors.

Sheena Clayton, 37, who works as a carer almost missed out on The National Lottery EuroMillions draw on Friday, November 22.