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An aerial view of this year's York Maze which is celebrating David Attenborough 100 Years on Planet Earth.

Cultural attractions

York Maze unveils David Attenborough-themed design ahead of grand reopening

Peterlee magistrates were told woman facing sentence for careless driving and drug driving, committed in County Durham and A1(M) in North Yorkshire, in August and December last year

Peterlee magistrates were told woman facing sentence for careless driving and drug driving, committed in County Durham and A1(M) in North Yorkshire, in August and December last year

Peterlee Magistrates Court

Bishop Auckland woman admitted New Year's Eve drug and careless driving on A1(M)

Ex-serviceman Marc Henly received a four-year prison sentence for

Ex-serviceman Marc Henly received a four-year prison sentence for

Teesside Crown Court

Knife-wielding robber grabbed 'screaming' shop worker by neck at petrol station

LNER trains were among those delayed for several hours due to an intruder on the track on the East Coast Main Line in Nottinghamshire

LNER trains were among those delayed for several hours due to an intruder on the track on the East Coast Main Line in Nottinghamshire

East Coast Main Line

LNER passengers face overnight delays after police incident on East Coast line

Both May bank holidays will see works carried out between Northallerton and York.

Both May bank holidays will see works carried out between Northallerton and York.

Rail upgrades expected to cause disruption between Northallerton and York this May

Sally and James Bethell with Paralympian Lyndon Longhorne, who will be guest speaker at the fundraising dinner

Sally and James Bethell with Paralympian Lyndon Longhorne, who will be guest speaker at the fundraising dinner

Couple who lost daughter to meningitis plan final 'inspirational' fundraising dinner

Race Across the World adventure is coming to York

Race Across the World adventure is coming to York

Race Across the World experience to bring adventure challenge to city streets

Suit of armour and helmet in iron, silk, wool, leather, gold and lacquer.

Suit of armour and helmet in iron, silk, wool, leather, gold and lacquer.

New exhibition on samurai opens at British Museum with input from North academic

This pub is 'at the heart' of one of Yorkshire's 'prettiest' villages

This pub is 'at the heart' of one of Yorkshire's 'prettiest' villages

North Yorkshire pub with rooms that's an 'absolute gem' named among England's best

York City FC manager Stuart Maynard with artist Lucy Pittaway

York City FC manager Stuart Maynard with artist Lucy Pittaway

York City FC and Lucy Pittaway 'first-of-its-kind' collaboration launched

Newcastle Christmas Market 2025

Newcastle Christmas Market 2025

When are the quietest times to visit the region's Christmas markets?

Connor Walker, 29, of Park Road, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham.

Connor Walker, 29, of Park Road, South Moor, Stanley, County Durham.

Violent thug left man with fractured skull in unprovoked railway station punch attack

Connor Garnett has another 12 months of his sentence to serve behind bars, but will be subject of restraining order until November 2033

Connor Garnett has another 12 months of his sentence to serve behind bars, but will be subject of restraining order until November 2033

Durham Crown Court

Hammer-wielding Spennymoor thug attacked ex's eyes after tearing door off hinges

Fancy Hanks in York

Fancy Hanks in York

Skip the Christmas market bustle and visit this 'hidden gem' in York this winter

Minister Chris McDonald at the launch event

Minister Chris McDonald at the launch event

Thousands of jobs as new cluster shapes region's bio-industrial future

After taking it home and researching the name on the box, Molly was soon inundated with information about his history.

After taking it home and researching the name on the box, Molly was soon inundated with information about his history.

How a £2.50 charity shop find sparked a search for a Bishop Auckland family's history

Person dies and rail lines closed after being hit by train south of Darlington

Missing Alex Weatherley

Missing Alex Weatherley

Search for missing Alex Weatherley who was last seen boarding train enters fourth day

Stephen Woodward jailed for 37 months for running illegal streaming website

Stephen Woodward jailed for 37 months for running illegal streaming website

York Crown Court

North Yorkshire man made more than £1m from running illegal streaming websites

Free tea and coffee will be served for passengers on Lumo rail services tomorrow (Monday February 17)

Free tea and coffee will be served for passengers on Lumo rail services tomorrow (Monday February 17)

Lumo rai services

Free tea and coffee offer for Lumo train passengers on Monday

Man who violently abused heavily pregnant woman with 'no remorse' is jailed

Man who violently abused heavily pregnant woman with 'no remorse' is jailed

Man who violently abused heavily pregnant woman with 'no remorse' is jailed

North East postcodes to scoop prizes in postcode lottery

North East postcodes to scoop prizes in postcode lottery

People's Postcode Lottery

Stockton postcode celebrating after scooping £30k on postcode lotto

The plaque at the end of Ouse Bridge in York commemorates the life of Margaret Clitherow, who suffered a brutal death

The plaque at the end of Ouse Bridge in York commemorates the life of Margaret Clitherow, who suffered a brutal death

The woman crushed to death for her religion - and the plaque that honours her

CGI image showing how platform 1 will look with new stairs and footbridge at Darlington Railway Station as the £140m upgrade continues

CGI image showing how platform 1 will look with new stairs and footbridge at Darlington Railway Station as the £140m upgrade continues

New footbridge installation in Darlington station upgrade will affect train services

The fuselage of the Avro Shackleton arrives at the Yorkshire Air Museum, where it will be painstakingly rebuilt over the next two years

The fuselage of the Avro Shackleton arrives at the Yorkshire Air Museum, where it will be painstakingly rebuilt over the next two years

Cultural attractions

Giant RAF aircraft finally arrives at air museum after epic road trip

The incident happened on November 21

The incident happened on November 21

Large Nutcracker figure stolen from a popular attraction as probe launched

Distillery stock image.

Distillery stock image.

North East gin distillery reportedly hit by 'well organised' gang of thieves

Serial rapist John Cannan, left, who has died in prison, is the prime suspect for the murder of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh

Serial rapist John Cannan, left, who has died in prison, is the prime suspect for the murder of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh

Killer, serial rapist and Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect died in North East prison

Santa Airlines is preparing to touch down at the Yorkshire Air Museum

Santa Airlines is preparing to touch down at the Yorkshire Air Museum

Is this the country's most unusual setting for Santa's Grotto?

Northumbria Police 'progressing' disciplinary proceedings for officer convicted of stalking

Northumbria Police 'progressing' disciplinary proceedings for officer convicted of stalking

Northumbria Police

North East police officer behaved 'irrationally' when relationship with partner ended

The Elms, Gate Helmsley - Savills

The Elms, Gate Helmsley - Savills

Family home with revenue-making annexe near city centre on the market for £1.15m

Concerns grow for missing young man after he walks out of hospital

NHS criticised after pensioner choked to death on toast whilst in hospital

NHS criticised after pensioner choked to death on toast whilst in hospital

Prevention of Future Deaths

NHS criticised after pensioner choked to death on toast whilst in hospital

Clive Holmes from Durham beside his model of York Minster. His wife has asked him to give away his model of York Minster, as it was taking up too much room in the house.

Clive Holmes from Durham beside his model of York Minster. His wife has asked him to give away his model of York Minster, as it was taking up too much room in the house.

Durham grandad builds York Minister model with 80k matches - but may have to torch it

Winds and rain brought by Storm Gerrit hit the region on Wednesday (December 27), leaving public

Winds and rain brought by Storm Gerrit hit the region on Wednesday (December 27), leaving public

North East trains delayed and cancelled after war time bomb is found near rails

Ted Baker will shut their stand in Binns, in Darlington.

Ted Baker will shut their stand in Binns, in Darlington.

Ted Baker section in Darlington Binns store to close immediately

Greg Marshall, 35, from York, has been named as the victim of a fatal attack in York

Greg Marshall, 35, from York, has been named as the victim of a fatal attack in York

‘Our hearts are broken’ - fatal attack victim named and man charged with murder

Postcode Lottery wins in Durham, Darlington, Stockton

Postcode Lottery wins in Durham, Darlington, Stockton

People's Postcode Lottery

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Paul Shepherd, chair of The Worshipful Company of Constructors on a recent visit to the stoneyard with current apprentice stonemason Freya de Lisle.

Paul Shepherd, chair of The Worshipful Company of Constructors on a recent visit to the stoneyard with current apprentice stonemason Freya de Lisle.

Rare opportunity for stonemason apprentice at North East cathedral

Drunk cyclist who seriously injured pedestrian jailed under obscure Victorian law

D-Day landing hero returning to Normandy for the 80th anniversary

Missed opportunities before dark web abuse ring paedophile killed in prison

Ben Stamp, a virology PhD candidate and loving son, died in 2020 aged 25.

Ben Stamp, a virology PhD candidate and loving son, died in 2020 aged 25.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

Family accuse mental health trust of failures after scientist son died during crisis

Ken Cooke and his train

Ken Cooke and his train

North East 98-year-old veteran receives model train named after him

Train ticket fraudster jailed for repeated refund con on LNER rail services

Train ticket fraudster jailed for repeated refund con on LNER rail services

Train ticket conman jailed for LNER rail refund fraud on East Coast mainline

Viking re-enactor Peter Taylor says sales of his alcoholic honey mead have soared since his appearance on Dragons Den

Viking re-enactor Peter Taylor says sales of his alcoholic honey mead have soared since his appearance on Dragons Den

Viking founder of honey mead company battles the Dragons - and comes out fighting

LNER has confirmed that trains may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes

LNER has confirmed that trains may still be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes

Train disruption after person is hit by a train between Darlington and York

Trains have been delayed between Newcastle and Durham

Trains have been delayed between Newcastle and Durham

Trains delayed and potential cancellations between Newcastle and Durham

Lacie and Chelsea

Lacie and Chelsea

Police concerned for missing York girls, ages 12 and 13

Police and firefighters on the scene in Teal Drive and Wenham Road

Police and firefighters on the scene in Teal Drive and Wenham Road

Police negotiators called in and cordon in place at armed siege in town

York man missing from railway station as police 'concerned for his welfare'

Ted Baker have moved to push its British operations into administration

Ted Baker have moved to push its British operations into administration

The Ted Baker stores at risk in the region as they appoint administrators

Claudia Lawrence Credit: NYP

Claudia Lawrence Credit: NYP

Claudia Lawrence

Police issue statement 15 years after Claudia Lawrence's disappearance

Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

County Durham driver had 'momentary' concentration lapse leading to fatal accident