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Auckland Park Hospital, a specialist mental health facility, in Bishop Auckland

Crook Coroners Court

Man, 80, died after fight with a patient at Bishop Auckland mental health hospital

Drug addict Kris Bewick failed to respond to the chance offered by being made subject of a suspended prison sentence and has now been jailed for breaches of the order

Drug addict Kris Bewick failed to respond to the chance offered by being made subject of a suspended prison sentence and has now been jailed for breaches of the order

Teesside Crown Court

Drug addict who robbed mother of her last £10 jailed after appearing back in court

Disgraced student police officer Ryan Adams would have been sacked for public sex act

Disgraced student police officer Ryan Adams would have been sacked for public sex act

Police misconduct

Disgraced student police officer filmed performing sex act in County Durham car park

Strictly Step By Step winners 2026 James Spanswick and Debbie Harbin

Strictly Step By Step winners 2026 James Spanswick and Debbie Harbin

Darlington 'Strictly' dance event raises £6k for men’s mental health charities

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London. A petition calling for the personal tax-free allowance to rise to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, with its November 14 deadline approaching

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London. A petition calling for the personal tax-free allowance to rise to £20,000 has passed 30,000 signatures, with its November 14 deadline approaching

Thousands join calls for £20,000 HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance with days left

Andrea Hayes, 46, has been jailed for six weeks by Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court after breaching a community order linked to three Seaham thefts

Andrea Hayes, 46, has been jailed for six weeks by Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court after breaching a community order linked to three Seaham thefts

'Flagrant disregard’ - County Durham woman jailed for breaching order after thefts

County Durham woman Catherine Parkin breached a restraining order twice while stealing £90.50 of chocolates from a Co-op store and was fined £80 by magistrates

County Durham woman Catherine Parkin breached a restraining order twice while stealing £90.50 of chocolates from a Co-op store and was fined £80 by magistrates

County Durham woman breached restraining order twice to steal chocolates

New café opens inside historic North Yorkshire food store as 'next chapter' begins

Model T pub in Darlington

Model T pub in Darlington

Popular Darlington pub to close for three weeks for major refurbishment

Dan Burn in action for England against Croatia

Dan Burn in action for England against Croatia

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle captain's 'consistency' message - and why there has been a rapid U-turn

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey

Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey

Xavi explains Brian Brobbey Netherlands withdrawal as Sunderland face fitness wait

Middlesbrough's Kim Hellberg and Will Lankshear have won the Championship's Manager and Player of the Month awards for October

Middlesbrough's Kim Hellberg and Will Lankshear have won the Championship's Manager and Player of the Month awards for October

Middlesbrough FC

Kim Hellberg & Will Lankshear stress same important point after Boro award double

Sunderland's Timur Tutierov

Sunderland's Timur Tutierov

Breakthrough Sunderland star had lightbulb moment during challenging spell away

Teesdale in the snow

Teesdale in the snow

The quiet corner of County Durham described as a 'hidden gem' away from the crowds

Craig Todd launched sudden, unprovoked attack on 'friend' he was drinking with at Peterlee bar/restaurant in August

Craig Todd launched sudden, unprovoked attack on 'friend' he was drinking with at Peterlee bar/restaurant in August

Teesside Crown Court

County Durham thug smashed chair over friend's head knocking him out

Darlington Association on Disability is enhancing its accessible transport provision

Darlington Association on Disability is enhancing its accessible transport provision

Darlington Association on Disability stages event to mark 40th anniversary

Darlington businessman's 'very surreal' moment on Drew Barrymore's US talk show

James Mcleod with his dad Jimmy

James Mcleod with his dad Jimmy

North East man runs 52 miles every week in memory of father who died at 52

Michael Biggins and Filip Firmanty at The Vines in Bishop Auckland.

Michael Biggins and Filip Firmanty at The Vines in Bishop Auckland.

School pals turned entrepreneurs, 21, take over loved Bishop Auckland café and bar

From family favourites to hidden nature spots and world-class museums, these County Durham destinations have earned thousands of glowing reviews from people who have experienced them first-hand.

From family favourites to hidden nature spots and world-class museums, these County Durham destinations have earned thousands of glowing reviews from people who have experienced them first-hand.

County Durham's top 10 attractions revealed with surprise winner taking first place

TikToker Lola Oluremi has gained thousands of followers by documenting her culture shocks after moving from America to Newcastle and building a life in the North East.

TikToker Lola Oluremi has gained thousands of followers by documenting her culture shocks after moving from America to Newcastle and building a life in the North East.

Featured on TikTok

'I swapped US capital for UK after falling in love with North East - I'm obsessed'

More than 400 children at Busy Bees Darlington are turning story time into a Read and Rave for BBC Children in Need

More than 400 children at Busy Bees Darlington are turning story time into a Read and Rave for BBC Children in Need

400 Darlington nursery children take part in BBC Children in Need reading challenge

Newton Aycliffe motorist banned for 17 months for drink-driving

Spennymoor woman Lynsey Malone banned from driving for 26 months after being caught more than three times over the drink-drive limit on the A691 at Lanchester.

Spennymoor woman Lynsey Malone banned from driving for 26 months after being caught more than three times over the drink-drive limit on the A691 at Lanchester.

Spennymoor woman handed 26-month ban for drink-driving

Santa Claus was raising awareness for disability access at the York Christmas Market

Santa Claus was raising awareness for disability access at the York Christmas Market

How much is food and drink at York Christmas Market? Here's a full guide to 2026

What happened to Matt Baker's parents Mike and Janice after Our Farm in the Dales?

Darlington Arena

Foo Fighters rumours intensify as mystery teaser appears at Darlington sports ground

Hickory’s Smokehouse Newcastle will officially open today (Friday 13 November), following the complete refurbishment of The Newton Park pub on Benton Road.

Hickory’s Smokehouse Newcastle will officially open today (Friday 13 November), following the complete refurbishment of The Newton Park pub on Benton Road.

Hickory's Smokehouse

US smokehouse with 16-hour brisket opens in ex North East pub after major refurb

A police officer

A police officer

Sunderland teacher arrested over 'sexual communication with a child'

St Andrew's Way on Aycliffe Industrial Estate

St Andrew's Way on Aycliffe Industrial Estate

Body of man found in County Durham treeline as police probe 'unexplained' death

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is bringing her Christmas Kitchen Disco to York Barbican in 2027

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is bringing her Christmas Kitchen Disco to York Barbican in 2027

Sophie Ellis-Bextor bringing Christmas Kitchen Disco to North Yorkshire

Darlington libraries will continue to stock David Walliams books, despite sexual misconduct allegations.

Darlington libraries will continue to stock David Walliams books, despite sexual misconduct allegations.

Darlington libraries keep David Walliams books on shelves following allegations

Raby Castle at Christmas pictured Lady Barnard Picture

Raby Castle at Christmas pictured Lady Barnard Picture

Raby Castle unveils sparkling Edwardian Christmas experience with 11 decorated rooms

Look inside as Christmas pop-up bar opens with self-serve Guinness bar and cocktails

Traffic queues on the A1(M) in County Durham following a crash near Bradbury that led to the motorway being closed in both directions.

Traffic queues on the A1(M) in County Durham following a crash near Bradbury that led to the motorway being closed in both directions.

Traffic incident

Person in hospital after A1(M) crash in County Durham causes major delays

Durham Lifting supports offshore wind projects from fabrication through to installation and maintenance

Durham Lifting supports offshore wind projects from fabrication through to installation and maintenance

Advertising Feature

How lifting expertise delivers confidence to offshore wind projects

Brazen burglars took an OAP's trike in Shildon

Brazen burglars took an OAP's trike in Shildon

WATCH - Moment callous burglars posing as police talk way into Shildon OAP's home

Could the Foo Fighters be coming to Darlington?

Could the Foo Fighters be coming to Darlington?

Excitement builds among Darlington Foo Fighters fans after cryptic clock tower teaser

Dave's Hot Chicken

Viral hot chicken chain loved by Drake opens in Metrocentre with live DJ today

The North East's biggest Pride event is is expected to bring visitors, residents, community groups and performers together after the date for Newcastle Pride was announced

The North East's biggest Pride event is is expected to bring visitors, residents, community groups and performers together after the date for Newcastle Pride was announced

Date confirmed for Newcastle's LGBTQ+ Pride festival returning summer 2027

Microsoft global outage: Affect on services such as police and councils in North East

Gritters will be deployed across County Durham on Friday evening (November 13), with temperatures expected to plummet overnight.

Gritters will be deployed across County Durham on Friday evening (November 13), with temperatures expected to plummet overnight.

County Durham gritters to spread tonight as temperatures plunge below freezing

Weather warnings

Temperatures plummet below zero in North East tonight as bitter cold weekend ahead

William Patton and Jonathon Banks

William Patton and Jonathon Banks

Brazen burglars posed as undercover officers with walkie talkies to steal from OAP

Garage sites could become new social rented homes

Garage sites could become new social rented homes

Newcastle City Council

Forgotten garage sites could make way for 109 new homes under council plans

Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough

Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough

Teachers walk out over trust financial woes and 'erosion of confidence' in leadership

Why is Friday 13 unlucky? The surprising history behind the superstitious day

The fire took place on St Cuthbert's Road in Stockton

The fire took place on St Cuthbert's Road in Stockton

Man charged with arson after car torched and residents evacuated from homes

Could the Foo Fighters be on their way to Darlington?

Could the Foo Fighters be on their way to Darlington?

Could global band be heading to Darlington? Fans go wild as logo shone on clock tower

NEAS have agreed to partner at Durham City Safety Hub, pictured front Parish Cllr Philip Layton, Cllr David Freeman and Duty Officer Paramedic Graeme Scott pictured with other partners

NEAS have agreed to partner at Durham City Safety Hub, pictured front Parish Cllr Philip Layton, Cllr David Freeman and Duty Officer Paramedic Graeme Scott pictured with other partners

North East Ambulance Service

Extra ambulance crews deployed for Durham festive nights

Strictly Come Dancing presenters Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.

Strictly Come Dancing presenters Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.

Strictly star braced to quit show as host admits 'it's getting a bit much'

Fun muddy puddles at Low Barns Nature Reserve

Fun muddy puddles at Low Barns Nature Reserve

County Durham's colourful nature reserve is perfect for an autumn countryside walk

Amanda Owen reveals social services warning after son Reuben suffered injury

Megan Hall and Nicholas Perks

Megan Hall and Nicholas Perks

Young couple who opened café in trailer 16 months ago wins national awards