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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Hilltop Honey in Newtown, Powys, Wales. Picture date: Friday May 20, 2022. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Has the greased piglet slipped through his opponents' hands once again?
THE “greased piglet”, as David Cameron once memorably described Boris Johnson, has once again slipped through the grip of his opponents.

MAYOR: Jamie Driscoll

OPINION: JAMIE DRISCOLL Listen to the people of the region, not to the City traders

The Headline Challenge

The Headline Challenge 2022

OPINION: We have the tools to invest in communities that can house our future

Keith Wilson, who is taking a positive approach to being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Picture: Peter Barron

Making life miles better – the grandad who has Parkinson's Disease on the run

Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor (centre right) shaking hands with Saren Jacobsen, Dimeta CEO and Circular Fuels Limited Director (centre left) at the Teesworks site with Matt Johnson, Teesworks Development Director (far right) and other guests

THE ECHO SAYS... Have we just saved the planet and nobody noticed?

Former prime minister Sir John Major during his keynote speech at the Institute for Government, central London, on the issue of trust and standards in a democracy. Picture date: Thursday February 10, 2022

OPINION: ARUN ARORA Helping us all seek the comfort of community

Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, right, and the Moderate Party's leader Ulf Kristersson show a rare united front as they announce their country's intention to apply for Nato membership

THE ECHO SAYS... Nato's expansion is all down to Putin's aggression

There are no plans to reopen an investigation into the deaths of hundreds of crustaceans along the North East coast despite continued concern over how they died.

Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

opinion It's time for someone to take responsibility for the North Sea marine life crisis

Jack Lambert shone for Darlington this season, his highlight being a hat-trick against Farsley Celtic. Picture: TOM POOLE

SEASON REVIEW: Mid-table is not good enough for Darlington

Cllr Heather Scott

opinion Heather Scott's service deserves recognition - but now Darlington Tories have a huge decision

The dollies at ground level. Picture: Chris Barron

Being a grandad's hard on the knees

Skerningham Woods development protest in Darlington Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

THE ECHO SAYS... How will "street votes" help local views be heard in planning disputes?

One of the sign language experts in action at Signpost Productions

The sound of breaking down barriers

The Prince of Wales reads the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords, London. Picture date: Tuesday May 10, 2022. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Arthur Edwards/The Sun/PA Wire

THE ECHO SAYS... Queen's Speech leaves us sleepwalking towards economic Armageddon

This new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has been released by The Royal Windsor Horse Show to mark the occasion of her 96th birthday. Queen Elizabeth II holds her Fell ponies, Bybeck Nightingale (right) and Bybeck Katie. Picture:

OPINION: ARUN ARORA As she has asked us, pray for the Queen today

Teesside Airport has needed a London route to fly high - is that about to change?

OPINION Teesside Airport has needed a London route to fly high - is that about to change?

Sir Keir Starmer faces an investigation by Durham Police into whether he broke lockdown laws

Starmer would have to resign if he’s fined for breaking lockdown laws – and so should the Prime Minister

The Thomas Lord Suite gives a great view of the action

Onto a winner with a fine dining treat at the races

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on a visit to Hartlepool last May

ELECTIONS ANALYSIS The red wall paints over the purple of Johnson's bruises

Peter Gibson, the MP for Darlington

OPINION: PETER GIBSON OPINION: Hardly a resounding victory for Sir Keir

The North East - and the country - remains split over Johnson and Starmer

Pictures: PA

The North East - and the country - remain split over Johnson and Starmer

England's Ronnie O'Sullivan in action against England's Judd Trump during day sixteen of the Betfred World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield. Picture date: Sunday May 1, 2022.

Opinion: Are we Rocket Ronnie or Interesting Davis ?

Welcome aboard...Stu Ellerton, in the cockpIt of the Boeing 737-800. Picture: Peter Barron

Meet the Darlington drummer who is 'flying' customers all over the world

I Love Durham, Jacques Rival, Lumiere 2019, produced by Artichoke

Sponsored No ordinary county – no ordinary winner!

The Durham 2025 artwork, by Steve Messam, at Durham Cathedral Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

OPINION: MARY KELLY FOY Bidding for a cultural future

THE ECHO SAYS... Labour scores own goal over Durham partygate row

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

Let’s build on our glorious inheritance – together

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks in the chamber of the House of Commons, Westminster, as MPs gather to pay tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who died on Friday after he was stabbed several times during a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea,

THE ECHO SAYS... MPs' disgraceful behaviour

30 years ago...

A baby girl at 30!

The Level Up campaign live events add volume to the voices of our businesses

Why don’t businesses in the North East want to shout about their success?

Paul and Leanne Colman toast their latest awards. Picture: Chris Barron

Fighting spirit leads to award for best gin distillery in the country

Relaxing on a Thank Holiday - and supporting the hospitality industry

THE ECHO SAYS... Looking forward to the first Thank Holiday

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel, left, shakes hands with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta, right, after signing what the two countries called an

OPINION: ARUN ARORA The Government policy that tears at the nation's soul

Angela Rayner at the Despatch Box

THE ECHO SAYS... Proof that we are governed by a bunch of backwoodsmen

File photo dated 30/4/2017 of Kate and Gerry McCann, the parents of Madeleine McCann

THE ECHO SAYS... How we hope Kate and Gerry can get answers this time

Prime Minister Boris Johnson having a turban placed on his head at Gujarat Bio Technology University, as part of his two day trip to India.

THE ECHO SAYS... As Johnson is dragged into another investigation, the country starts to suffer

Find the space to turn away from work and remember how important other things are

Opinion: Invest in yourself by ditching the desk instead of banking the break

Beth Major, chief executive of The Junction Foundation, on Redcar seafront. Picture: Peter Barron

In the eye of the storm - demand grows for charity supporting young people

Screengrab from Parliament TV of Prime
Minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons making a statement to MPs following the announcement that he is among the 50-plus people fined so far by the Metropolitan Police

ECHO COMMENT When will Boris lose his licence to sail the ship of state?

Beautiful Saltburn. Picture: Peter Barron

Surf far, surf good

Durham results suggest mood has swung against Johnson

THE ECHO SAYS... Durham results suggest mood has swung against Johnson

Home Secretary Priti Patel and Rwandan minister for foreign affairs and international co-operation, Vincent Biruta, signed a

ECHO COMMENT Rwanda plan is diversionary tactic that seems to have worked

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.

THE ECHO SAYS... Fined duo now caught in a deadly embrace

Rishi Sunak at Darlington College

If we can’t have THE Rishi, we need A Rishi to keep the Teesside connection

Left to right: Mike Holtham, Colin Laycock, Martin Langford, Bob Marshall and Paul Black. Picture: Peter Barron

The perfect partnership

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley has featured 41 times this season and kept 13 Championship clean sheets.

MATTY JONES COLUMN ANALYSIS: Boro are walking accountability tightrope with plenty still to play for

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, alongside Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak

THE ECHO SAYS... The morally undermined PM is going to do what he does best: brazen it out

Boris Johnson - the first serving Prime Minister to be convicted of breaking the law.

Why the law-breaking Prime Minister should resign – along with the Chancellor

George Eustice, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

OPINION: GEORGE EUSTICE Homes, wildlife and industry all benefit as we control flooding on Teesside

Chancellor Rishi Sunak measuring up office space at Bishopsgate House in Darlington where the Treasury workers are temporarily based

ECHO COMMENT Rishi's long road to rehabilitation begins in Darlington

Akshata and Rishi Sunak attending a Friends of Friarage Hospital even in Northallerton

THE ECHO SAYS... A bad look for the the once squeaky clean Chancellor

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak answering questions about the Spring Statement at the Treasury Committee in the House of Commons

ECHO COMMENT What is the tax rollercoaster really going to achieve?

Prince Charles at the Farmers Auction Mart, Auckland Castle and Kromek

Thanks to Charles for reminding us what business gems we have in North East