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Guy Carpenter and his beloved retired sheep dog Shep

'Prosecuting me for moving a deer off the A66 is concerning - who does this benefit?'

LIVE- 'Technical issue' sparks major chaos as flights cancelled at Newcastle airport

LIVE- 'Technical issue' sparks major chaos as flights cancelled at Newcastle airport

Newcastle Airport

LIVE- 'System error' sparks major chaos as flights cancelled at Newcastle airport

PC Matthew Blades

PC Matthew Blades

'Light and laughter' - Tribute to officer killed in A66 crash ahead of funeral today

Durham Council deputy leader Darren Grimes and Guy Carpenter

Durham Council deputy leader Darren Grimes and Guy Carpenter

Questions over why man was prosecuted for moving dead deer amid 'scarce' resources

Newcastle Airport

List of North East flight cancellations hit by UK air traffic control system failure

Gordon Nicholson.

Gordon Nicholson.

Drunk Newton Aycliffe thug kicked and choked partner before saying he'd 'stab her up'

Person spotted on CCTV who is believed to be involved with spate of burglaries

Person spotted on CCTV who is believed to be involved with spate of burglaries

Concerned Darlington residents form crime WhatsApp group after surge of break-ins

Number 8 Bakehouse in Post House Wynd, Darlington

Number 8 Bakehouse in Post House Wynd, Darlington

Much-loved Darlington bakery regularly closes early after selling out of fresh stock

Sean Forster from Peterlee and flowers left at the scene

Sean Forster from Peterlee and flowers left at the scene

County Durham dad died from chest injuries after coming off motorbike in crash

Plans, which would have seen another home built on The Pastures in Lanchester, have been withdrawn.

Plans, which would have seen another home built on The Pastures in Lanchester, have been withdrawn.

Planning and development

Plans for home on £1m estate withdrawn as neighbours say 'balcony would ruin peace'

Martin Nicholson

Martin Nicholson

Durham Constabulary

County Durham man set fire to flats intending to take own life, court hears

The annual Pyromusical returns this Halloween, promising thousands of fireworks choreographed to music and a few seasonal surprises

The annual Pyromusical returns this Halloween, promising thousands of fireworks choreographed to music and a few seasonal surprises

Thousands of fireworks to light up Bishop Auckland this Halloween

Newton Drive in Framwellgate Moor, where a HMO has been approved , but not pictured.

Newton Drive in Framwellgate Moor, where a HMO has been approved , but not pictured.

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

Durham HMO plans approved by council despite 'worries' from neighbours

107-year-old North East gran overwhelmed by 177 cards from around the world

Police on Passfield Way in Peterlee following an incident

Police on Passfield Way in Peterlee following an incident

Crook Coroners Court

Woman died after being found unresponsive on grass verge in County Durham town

Urban explorers go inside former country house that's set to become five-star hotel

Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East

19-year-old Lucas Littlefair, from Hesleden

19-year-old Lucas Littlefair, from Hesleden

Teen died from multiple fractures and catastrophic brain injury after crash

Man taken to court after picking up dead deer from A66 to take home to eat

News

We have rounded up all you need to know about the main car parking options available at Newcastle

We have rounded up all you need to know about the main car parking options available at Newcastle

British Airways

What can I do if my flight is cancelled amid UK air traffic system failure?

Full list of the North East Beefeater restaurants to close permanently tomorrow

A68 Woodland Road.

A68 Woodland Road.

All the roadworks in Darlington you should know about today - see where they are

Darlington College students recently took part in the Geography session, part of the Construction in the Curriculum programme led by Esh Group

Darlington College students recently took part in the Geography session, part of the Construction in the Curriculum programme led by Esh Group

New Darlington workshop brings classroom geography to life through construction

Durham Cricket Foundation has donated 50 copies of Incredible Cricket to pupils at White Mere Community Primary School as part of the National Year of Reading 2026, a Government-backed scheme

Durham Cricket Foundation has donated 50 copies of Incredible Cricket to pupils at White Mere Community Primary School as part of the National Year of Reading 2026, a Government-backed scheme

Cricket and reading combine in new literacy drive at school

Father Pat O’Neill (left) with parishioners Stephen Barber, Pat Ling and Jim Ling

Father Pat O’Neill (left) with parishioners Stephen Barber, Pat Ling and Jim Ling

Church used by North East community gets £37,000 for vital roof repairs

Oxbridge Lane Primary School has been fully refurbished in an £8.2 million redevelopment

Oxbridge Lane Primary School has been fully refurbished in an £8.2 million redevelopment

First look at Stockton primary school after £8.2m transformation

L-R: Pivotal Sec Plus Head Customer Service Julianne Crawford, Customer Care Manager Nigel Matthews, and Sarah Thorpe of UKSE

L-R: Pivotal Sec Plus Head Customer Service Julianne Crawford, Customer Care Manager Nigel Matthews, and Sarah Thorpe of UKSE

Hartlepool firm triples office space after acquisition sparks rapid growth

Business development manager Jill Cull, who works at North-East law firm Muckle LLP, will run the Great North Run dressed as a giant parmo

Business development manager Jill Cull, who works at North-East law firm Muckle LLP, will run the Great North Run dressed as a giant parmo

Giant parmo woman to take on Great North Run to support Middlesbrough FC Foundation

Newly renovated Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

Newly renovated Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

New pilgrimage and prayer centre unveiled at Durham Cathedral

Newcastle Central Railway Station

Newcastle Central Railway Station

Planning reforms could unlock new homes around Newcastle train stations

Newcastle-based GT3 Architects will now be known simply as GT3 after marking a decade in business

Newcastle-based GT3 Architects will now be known simply as GT3 after marking a decade in business

Newcastle architecture firm unveils new identity and brand after 10 years

The Castorone has arrived in the Southern North Sea to begin laying a pipeline between Teesside and the Endurance storage site

The Castorone has arrived in the Southern North Sea to begin laying a pipeline between Teesside and the Endurance storage site

Giant vessel arrives to lay 136km carbon capture pipeline from Teesside

The cost of a £100 food shop has already risen to £138.60. The FDF warns it could reach £147.50 by July next year.

The cost of a £100 food shop has already risen to £138.60. The FDF warns it could reach £147.50 by July next year.

£100 grocery shop could cost £147.50 next year as food prices rocket

Stanley man's DNA recovered from used condom, court heard

Stanley man's DNA recovered from used condom, court heard

County Durham man's DNA 'found on condom in woods teenage rape victim led police to'

Amanda, Clive and Kids altogether outside Anty John’s

Amanda, Clive and Kids altogether outside Anty John’s

Which of Amanda Owen's nine children still live and work at Ravenseat Farm?

Wensleydale Square in Bishop Auckland

Wensleydale Square in Bishop Auckland

Man taken to hospital after 'stab attack' in Bishop Auckland

Rowan Atkinson has been put forward as a potential host of BBC's Top gear revival

Rowan Atkinson has been put forward as a potential host of BBC's Top gear revival

County Durham-born actor put forward to host popular BBC TV show revival

Nurse missing for a month found dead after crash at A19 junction, inquest hears

North Yorkshire arsonist started fire in empty flat

North Yorkshire arsonist started fire in empty flat

Arsonist watched 'proud' as fire spread in man's flat after her threats to kill him

Darlington Station roadworks remain in place

Darlington Station roadworks remain in place

Darlington Borough Council

Darlington station entrance remains blocked and littered months after £160m revamp

House of Fraser is set to close its shop in Darlington

House of Fraser is set to close its shop in Darlington

House of Fraser

'Talks ongoing' over future of Darlington Binns six months after closure

An aunt and her niece died from the ‘effects of fire’ after members of the public made attempts to rescue them in a fatal house fire in Grangetown.

An aunt and her niece died from the ‘effects of fire’ after members of the public made attempts to rescue them in a fatal house fire in Grangetown.

Inquests opened into deaths of aunt and niece in fire as causes of death confirmed

Shannon Hauxwell

Shannon Hauxwell

Loved ones of ‘beautiful’ Bishop Auckland carer who died aged 32 continue her legacy

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How can a £160m station still be an eyesore months after its official opening?

Questions over why man was prosecuted for moving dead deer amid 'scarce' resources

What can I do if my flight is cancelled amid UK air traffic system failure?

Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'

Much-loved Darlington bakery regularly closes early after selling out of fresh stock

What Amario Cozier-Duberry did well at Palace - and what Kim Hellberg wants next

Full list of the North East Beefeater restaurants to close permanently tomorrow

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Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg

Middlesbrough FC

What Amario Cozier-Duberry did well at Palace - and what Kim Hellberg wants next

Sunderland's Chemsdine Talbi is congratulated after scoring the winner against Hull City

Sunderland's Chemsdine Talbi is congratulated after scoring the winner against Hull City

Le Bris intrigued by Chemsdine Talbi 'option' after Sunderland transfer confirmation

Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi

Sunderland director of football Florent Ghisolfi

Ghisolfi updates on Juan Angulo situation after 'difficult' Sunderland transfer chase

Matthias Jaissle salutes the travelling Newcastle United fans after his side's Carabao Cup success at Millwall

Matthias Jaissle salutes the travelling Newcastle United fans after his side's Carabao Cup success at Millwall

Newcastle United FC

The Newcastle player having 'his own pre-season' - and Jaissle's plans for what next

Newcastle United's players after their Carabao Cup victory over Millwall

Newcastle United's players after their Carabao Cup victory over Millwall

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle defender suffers injury setback in Carabao Cup victory at Millwall

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Business

Darlington College students recently took part in the Geography session, part of the Construction in the Curriculum programme led by Esh Group

Darlington College students recently took part in the Geography session, part of the Construction in the Curriculum programme led by Esh Group

New Darlington workshop brings classroom geography to life through construction

Oxbridge Lane Primary School has been fully refurbished in an £8.2 million redevelopment

Oxbridge Lane Primary School has been fully refurbished in an £8.2 million redevelopment

First look at Stockton primary school after £8.2m transformation

L-R: Pivotal Sec Plus Head Customer Service Julianne Crawford, Customer Care Manager Nigel Matthews, and Sarah Thorpe of UKSE

L-R: Pivotal Sec Plus Head Customer Service Julianne Crawford, Customer Care Manager Nigel Matthews, and Sarah Thorpe of UKSE

Hartlepool firm triples office space after acquisition sparks rapid growth

The Castorone has arrived in the Southern North Sea to begin laying a pipeline between Teesside and the Endurance storage site

The Castorone has arrived in the Southern North Sea to begin laying a pipeline between Teesside and the Endurance storage site

Giant vessel arrives to lay 136km carbon capture pipeline from Teesside

Newcastle Central Railway Station

Newcastle Central Railway Station

Planning reforms could unlock new homes around Newcastle train stations

Newcastle-based GT3 Architects will now be known simply as GT3 after marking a decade in business

Newcastle-based GT3 Architects will now be known simply as GT3 after marking a decade in business

Newcastle architecture firm unveils new identity and brand after 10 years

Siemens Energy's Newcastle facility will manufacture steam turbine parts for Rolls-Royce

Siemens Energy's Newcastle facility will manufacture steam turbine parts for Rolls-Royce

Historic Newcastle factory to produce parts for Rolls-Royce nuclear reactors

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Father Pat O’Neill (left) with parishioners Stephen Barber, Pat Ling and Jim Ling

Father Pat O’Neill (left) with parishioners Stephen Barber, Pat Ling and Jim Ling

Church used by North East community gets £37,000 for vital roof repairs

Newly renovated Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

Newly renovated Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

New pilgrimage and prayer centre unveiled at Durham Cathedral

The Princess of Wales on a County Durham visit to Manor Farm, Little Stainton

The Princess of Wales on a County Durham visit to Manor Farm, Little Stainton

Prince and Princess of Wales

Kate Middleton's incredible hidden family link to historic County Durham pit village

Lumley Castle Hotel is filled with history and mystery

Lumley Castle Hotel is filled with history and mystery

County Durham medieval castle hotel with 'Narnia' rooms that has haunting legend

An aerial view of Scotch Corner

An aerial view of Scotch Corner

What archaeologists found buried beside famous A1(M) junction near Darlington

County Durham village previously named among UK's poshest places to live

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Father Pat O’Neill (left) with parishioners Stephen Barber, Pat Ling and Jim Ling

Church used by North East community gets £37,000 for vital roof repairs

The ugly unfinished entrance to Darlington's £160m Bank Top station

How can a £160m station still be an eyesore months after its official opening?

Darlington College students recently took part in the Geography session, part of the Construction in the Curriculum programme led by Esh Group

New Darlington workshop brings classroom geography to life through construction

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Culture & Lifestyle

Full list of the North East Beefeater restaurants to close permanently tomorrow

Number 8 Bakehouse in Post House Wynd, Darlington

Number 8 Bakehouse in Post House Wynd, Darlington

Much-loved Darlington bakery regularly closes early after selling out of fresh stock

Urban explorers go inside former country house that's set to become five-star hotel

The annual Pyromusical returns this Halloween, promising thousands of fireworks choreographed to music and a few seasonal surprises

The annual Pyromusical returns this Halloween, promising thousands of fireworks choreographed to music and a few seasonal surprises

Thousands of fireworks to light up Bishop Auckland this Halloween

Durham Cricket Foundation has donated 50 copies of Incredible Cricket to pupils at White Mere Community Primary School as part of the National Year of Reading 2026, a Government-backed scheme

Durham Cricket Foundation has donated 50 copies of Incredible Cricket to pupils at White Mere Community Primary School as part of the National Year of Reading 2026, a Government-backed scheme

Cricket and reading combine in new literacy drive at school

Business development manager Jill Cull, who works at North-East law firm Muckle LLP, will run the Great North Run dressed as a giant parmo

Business development manager Jill Cull, who works at North-East law firm Muckle LLP, will run the Great North Run dressed as a giant parmo

Giant parmo woman to take on Great North Run to support Middlesbrough FC Foundation

Newly renovated Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

Newly renovated Chapel of the Holy Cross at the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

New pilgrimage and prayer centre unveiled at Durham Cathedral

National News

Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July (Alamy/PA)

Oil prices have risen above 100 dollars a barrel for the first time since July (Alamy/PA)

Oil prices surpass 100 dollars a barrel after US strikes on Iranian tankers

Flights were cancelled on Tuesday because of a UK air traffic control issue (Ellie Crabbe/PA)

Flights were cancelled on Tuesday because of a UK air traffic control issue (Ellie Crabbe/PA)

Second day of travel chaos as Nats boss to face Transport Secretary

Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed mansion which featured as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins (PA)

Mentmore Towers, a Grade I-listed mansion which featured as Wayne Manor in the film Batman Begins (PA)

Batman mansion in bat survey row hits back at council saying team ‘on the case’

The 22-year-old will appear before Medway magistrates (Alamy/PA)

The 22-year-old will appear before Medway magistrates (Alamy/PA)

Man charged with driving and drug offences after two cyclists killed in crash

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband making a statement on Israel-Palestine in the House of Commons (House of Commons/PA)

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband making a statement on Israel-Palestine in the House of Commons (House of Commons/PA)

Ed Miliband rejects notion that Israel sanctions put British Jews at risk

Pc Tom Clough (left) and Pc Matthew Blades, who died when a car going in the wrong direction hit a police car on the A66 near Middlesbrough (Cleveland Police/PA)

Pc Tom Clough (left) and Pc Matthew Blades, who died when a car going in the wrong direction hit a police car on the A66 near Middlesbrough (Cleveland Police/PA)

Tributes from around the world for officers killed in A66 crash – Police Fed

William and Kate met Norway’s King and Queen during a trip to the country in 2018 (PA Archive)

William and Kate met Norway’s King and Queen during a trip to the country in 2018 (PA Archive)

William to attend funeral of King Harald of Norway

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