Nostalgia

Plans for the new self-contained community on Sunderland Road, Gateshead, include an apartment building with communal facilities and bungalows. Picture: ESH.

Plan for 53 North East properties submitted on site of old library and recreation ground
PROPOSALS for 53 houses have been submitted to Gateshead Council’s planning department for a new Almshouse development on the site of a closed library and recreation ground.

Brynn Hauxwell preparing to tackle the 84 miles of the Hadrian's Wall Trail in his wheelchair Picture: HAUXWELL FAMILY

Inspirational teenager aims to complete 84-mile Hadrian's Wall trial by wheelchair

A Wellington bomber, like the one that crashed 80 years ago

PREMIUM The five airmen who were killed when they crashed into County Durham farmland

The Darlington Triplets with their pram from Thornleys

PREMIUM The Darlington triplets born 100 years ago today that survived against the odds

Through overnight closures, engineers will conduct a full inspection of the rusted and icon bridge to investigate what state it is in. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

Tyne Bridge will be closed next month for several weeks - here's why and all the details

The Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum

Funding boost to improve science activities at popular Darlington museum

Fire at Eaglescliffe shops.

When new evidence emerged for Melsonby postmaster

Enlisting in September 1914 with the 3rd Hull Battalion, later known as the 12th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, John was deployed overseas and served in Egypt before being sent to the Western Front in March 1916. Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL.

The fascinating story of the first Romany Gypsy to be given the Victoria Cross

Preston Park Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Show takes place on June 25 and 26.

Popular fire engine show set to return after three year break

Armed police at the scene in Burnopfield. Picture: NORTH NEWS

When a dramatic stand-off led to petrol bombs being thrown at police

Where in Darlington was this picture taken?

PREMIUM Can you identify this mystery picture of old Darlington (or so we think)?

The top 10 places for antique shopping have been revealed - see the list. Picture: Canva

UK's top 10 places for antique shopping revealed - Get your 'bobby dazzlers'

Echo memories - Aeolian House, just outside Darlington, near the Morrison Supermarket at Morton Park on the road to Middleton St George

PREMIUM How did this lonely murder house in Darlington get its notorious name?

A lovely study of the Bay Horse and the east end of Hurworth in the mid 1960s

PREMIUM 10 pictures from this historic Darlington village from 100 years ago

Looking across the river in May 1971 towards West Cliff which Hudson began developing in 1845 as soon as he'd taken control of the railway

PREMIUM The dogs, the cat and the scandal at the heart of a seaside town's railway

The interesting tale behind this councillor who moved from Syria to the UK and campaign across the country

The Tory councillor who made a name for himself after moving from Syria

Durham City Freemen Butchers Guild celebrated 500years Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

Durham Freemen Butcher's Company celebrate this huge milestone

Marine archaeologist Gary Bankhead pictured in the River Wear, near Elvet Bridge, in Durham Picture: GARY BANKHEAD

Diver searches the depths of the River Wear in Durham - and you could soon see what he found on TV

High Row on a sunny day that has caused all of the shops to pull down their blinds so their window goods were not bleached or damaged. On the right, the cabs are parked outside the market hall, and there is shelter in the street for the cabmen

PREMIUM 11 previously unseen pictures of Darlington from more than 100 years ago

East Street, Darlington

PREMIUM The story of Darlington's lost ten pin bowling alley which is about to be demolished

PREMIUM On this day 80 years ago the Russians attack Kharkiv - this is what happened

The Stanley United outside netty, by Zak Waters

PREMIUM The new book telling the story of a County Durham mining village and its football team

The Ballroom, Love Property

PREMIUM Look inside one of the North East's most curious homes that is up for sale for £500,000

Tall Trees, Yarm, Klute, Durham, Tuxedo Princess, Newcastle and Mardi Gras, Darlington
PICTURES: NORTHERN ECHO ARCHIVE

13 of the best North East nightclubs of the past - do you remember any of these?

On the left Andrew Bulford the match winner with two goals for Dunston UTS with on the right West Auckland striker and skipper Mattie Moffat

SPORT NOSTALGIA The footballer who made all the difference in all-North East final at Wembley

The view from the terrace over the ha-ha towards the romantically ruined Ellerton Priory church

EATING OUT REVIEW The latest tearoom in the dales - with the greatest view?

What the new rail heritage attraction could look like Picture: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

New funding to help create “Disneyland” style attraction in Darlington

Nurses in training at Darlington hospital

Pictures: Nurses in training at Darlington hospital in the '50s and '60s

Police at an incident at a house in Holmwood Grove, Darlington

Looking Back: mystery of dead man found in Darlington

Lumley Castle is bringing in tourists from America, Canada and Europe with its Dungeons and Dragons-themed activities. Picture: EVENTUROUS

Tourists descend on County Durham castle for real-life Dungeons and Dragons

Durham's Mayor, Arnie Simpson, and town crier Colin Clark announce the 500th anniversary of the City Freemen Butcher's Company, on Saturday Picture: GEOFF KITSON

Durham Freemen Butcher's Company carves piece of history on Saturday

Residents at Boroughbridge Manor care home in Boroughbridge celebrate VE Day

Tea, cakes and bubbly help care home residents celebrate VE Day in style

Old midwifery equipment and textbooks

Woman discovers auntie's treasure trove (and it's like they could be from Beamish)

Taylor’s butchers, founded in Darlington, has become almost synonymous with Darlington

TAYLOR'S 100TH BIRTHDAY Timeline: Historic Darlington butchers celebrates 100th birthday

Kettle displayed in the Silent Footsteps exhibition would have been used to heat water on a wood or coal fired stove or open range.

Exploring the secrets of the past of Kiplin Hall's servants

Police confirmed a drive-by shooting was linked to a Traveller feud

When Darlington was hit with drive-by shooting drama

21-year-old charged and due to appear in court after video shows man urinating on statue

Man due to appear in court after TikTok video shows fan urinating on statue

Durham police officer who helped trace surviving relatives of WW2 airmen honoured

Durham police officer tracks down surviving relatives of WW2 men found in lake

Vivien Leigh and co-star Clark Gable in their famous clinch in the 1939 blockbuster GONE WITH THE WIND. Gone With the Wind is the film seen by more cinema-goers than any other in UK movie history the British Film Institue said, Monday November 28, 2004.

PREMIUM Did Clark Gable ever visit Darlington?

A host of entertainment took place as part of Richmond's MayFest Pictures: Steven Curtis

Town's rich history celebrated in Richmond MayFest

Ben Gray with his 101-year-old OK Junior which has no clutch or gears. Behind is his father's suede green 1955 Jaguar XK140

PREMIUM A motorbike with no clutch, no gears, no kick start and no pedals - what sort of madness is this?

A Primrose coach tackling the snows of Stainmore

PREMIUM When buses tackled the snows of Stainmore

Onlookers watch as firefighters tackle the blaze at the Magpie, Whitby

The time a famous fish and chip restaurant caught fire leaving onlookers shocked

Wreaths around the commemorative paving stone to John Scott Youll in Thornley

The brilliant story behind this paving stone set in a County Durham village

The 1973 fire from Kingsway

PREMIUM A fire in Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland was so hot it melted an engine

Darlington mayor Cyndi Hughes unveils the blue plaque with the club's oldest member, 96-year-old Ray Scollay. Picture: Steven Curtis

How 10 spittoons and a barrel of whisky played a part in the story of the world's oldest quoits club

The Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Councillor Kevin Faulks, with exhibition contributors Brenda (left) and Jean (right)

New exhibition takes visitors on a trip down memory lane

A Darlington yacker, cattle dealer David Cook, drawn about 1900 by renowned artist George Algernon Fothergill, although he didn't call him a yacker

PREMIUM The mystery behind a bizarre phrase used in the region is explained

Leeming Bar station

PREMIUM This grand looking railway station is reopening this weekend after having big renovation

Commondale by Joan and John Roberts

PREMIUM Would you take a walk in an uncommon dale looking for... bricks?

A newly built house on the Blackwell Road Estate in the mid-1930s. This is opposite Elm Ridge Methodist Church

PREMIUM How much do you think Darlington's most desirable west end homes cost when they were built?

County Durham is bidding to be the UK City of Culture for 2025

Let’s build on our glorious inheritance – together

A Hawker Hurricane from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) will fly over Newby Hall Tractor Fest on Friday June 3 followed by the iconic Spitfire on Sunday June 5

When you can see WW2 planes including Spitfire and Hurricane do a flypast

An artist’s impression of a laundry maid by local artist Sarah Jarman

Exploring the secrets of past domestic service at Kiplin Hall