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Escomb Saxon church, by Northern Perspectives

Escomb’s 1,300-year-old Saxon church emerges in stunning drone image

High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn, with the manse on the left

High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn, with the manse on the left

Inside the £1.5m restoration of historic Weardale chapel as it nears its final stage

Bishop William Hogarth's photograph, taken before 1866, is remarkably intact in his memorial in Darlington's West Cemetery

Bishop William Hogarth's photograph, taken before 1866, is remarkably intact in his memorial in Darlington's West Cemetery

The forgotten Darlington bishop whose face has survived nearly 160 years intact

Newcastle Cathedral in the North East has been awarded £305,463 by Historic England for urgent roof and floor repairs, lift replacement and accessibility improvements

Newcastle Cathedral in the North East has been awarded £305,463 by Historic England for urgent roof and floor repairs, lift replacement and accessibility improvements

North East cathedral awarded £305k for urgent repairs and accessibility improvements

Ushaw Historic House contains 14 chapels and a variety of historical relics.

Ushaw Historic House contains 14 chapels and a variety of historical relics.

Durham University

Historic County Durham estate dubbed one of the North's 'best hidden gems'

Richmond, in North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting

Richmond, in North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting

North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion scene

Skinningrove Methodist Chapel could become a café bar under new plans.

Skinningrove Methodist Chapel could become a café bar under new plans.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

North Yorkshire chapel empty for over two years could become café bar under new plans

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral 90s silent disco plans branded ‘sacrilegious’ by residents

Trimdon Village in the mid 1960s

Trimdon Village in the mid 1960s

King Cnut, a lost wooden cross and the story of a County Durham village

A priest has hit out at plans to turn Durham Cathedral into a 90s nightclub, saying there are “many places for dancing”.

A priest has hit out at plans to turn Durham Cathedral into a 90s nightclub, saying there are “many places for dancing”.

Durham Cathedral

'Not simply a medieval building' - Priest hits out at Durham Cathedral 90s disco plan

Multi-agency walkabout around Bishop Auckland pictured at St Peter's Church.

Multi-agency walkabout around Bishop Auckland pictured at St Peter's Church.

Inside derelict Bishop Auckland church in 'incredibly upsetting' state after fire

Members of Ripon Cathedral Choir, which is preparing to welcome former choristers back for a special alumni reunion service

Members of Ripon Cathedral Choir, which is preparing to welcome former choristers back for a special alumni reunion service

Former Ripon Cathedral choristers invited back for special anniversary reunion

Pope Leo was gifted a Sunderland shirt just hours before the Black Cats claimed their first European victory of the season.

Pope Leo was gifted a Sunderland shirt just hours before the Black Cats claimed their first European victory of the season.

Pope Leo gifted Sunderland shirt just hours before historic Europa League win

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

St John's in Kirk Merrington has a dramatic Medieval past.

St John's in Kirk Merrington has a dramatic Medieval past.

Historic County Durham church near Spennymoor with a dramatic Norman past

St Cuthbert’s Church in Darlington is inviting residents to share their personal memories through The Voices of St Cuthbert’s oral history project, helping preserve and archive the stories connected to one of the town’s most recognisable historic

St Cuthbert’s Church in Darlington is inviting residents to share their personal memories through The Voices of St Cuthbert’s oral history project, helping preserve and archive the stories connected to one of the town’s most recognisable historic

Darlington residents invited to share memories of St Cuthbert’s for history project

St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington

St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington

Rare chance to explore restoration work at Darlington church on heritage open day

The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Rick Simpson, retiring Reverend Mark East and his wife Elaine

The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Rick Simpson, retiring Reverend Mark East and his wife Elaine

Darlington church leader ends 37 years of ministry leaving 'lasting legacy'

Light and Fire 500 Years of Tyndales New Testament

Light and Fire 500 Years of Tyndales New Testament

Cultural attractions

Rare first edition of 1536 Bible to go on display in Bishop Auckland museum

A historic church near Darlington stretches back to the Anglo-Saxons.

A historic church near Darlington stretches back to the Anglo-Saxons.

Inside the 13th-century church near Darlington built in an ancient Iron Age fortress

St Mary’s Church was formally rededicated during a service led by the Bishop of Durham, The Rt Revd Rick Simpson

St Mary’s Church was formally rededicated during a service led by the Bishop of Durham, The Rt Revd Rick Simpson

Church in village near Darlington reopens its doors after two year refurbishment

Pilgrimage to Durham Cathedral

Pilgrimage to Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral launches first six‑day walking pilgrimage and retreat

Ripon is set to host a full day of free family entertainment on August 1 as the annual St Wilfrid’s Procession becomes part of an expanded city-wide celebration alongside Yorkshire Day

Ripon is set to host a full day of free family entertainment on August 1 as the annual St Wilfrid’s Procession becomes part of an expanded city-wide celebration alongside Yorkshire Day

North Yorkshire city gears up for full day of festivities as popular parade expands

Squire Henry Andrew William Cocks of Low Middleton Hall

Squire Henry Andrew William Cocks of Low Middleton Hall

Four churches on banks of the Tees open their doors to their fascinating histories

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

The cemetery gun which is in Tennants sale on June 24

Under the hammer - a gun for saving the dead from the graverobbers

St Cuthbert’s Church in Billingham will host a summer art exhibition celebrating young artists, local heritage, and the church’s 1,000-year history

St Cuthbert’s Church in Billingham will host a summer art exhibition celebrating young artists, local heritage, and the church’s 1,000-year history

Historic North East church hosts youth art show to secure its future

Incidents in the Life of An Anglican Slave, written and performed by Desirée Baptiste, will be staged at Ripon Cathedral, exploring the Anglican Church’s role in the slave trade.

Incidents in the Life of An Anglican Slave, written and performed by Desirée Baptiste, will be staged at Ripon Cathedral, exploring the Anglican Church’s role in the slave trade.

Play on Anglican church and slavery to be staged at North Yorks cathedral

The Right Reverend Rick Simpson is installed as the new Bishop of Durham during a packed service held at Durham Cathedral.

The Right Reverend Rick Simpson is installed as the new Bishop of Durham during a packed service held at Durham Cathedral.

Durham Cathedral

Bishop Rick Simpson installed at 'packed' Durham Cathedral ceremony

St Cuthbert's Church in Heaton is up for sale.

St Cuthbert's Church in Heaton is up for sale.

Historic Newcastle church built in 1895 to be auctioned with £299k guide price

The Bishop of Durham, the Rt Rev Rick Simpson, receives the sword from Darlington mayor Cllr Helen Crumbie

The Bishop of Durham, the Rt Rev Rick Simpson, receives the sword from Darlington mayor Cllr Helen Crumbie

New Bishop of Durham presented with dragon slaying sword in modern ceremony

Walkers and runners with Revd David Lucas at the start of the 2025 tours of The Five Churches Round

Walkers and runners with Revd David Lucas at the start of the 2025 tours of The Five Churches Round

Walkers and runners invited to take part in Five Churches Round route

Tom Holland and Dean of Durham in front of the Venerable Bede

Tom Holland and Dean of Durham in front of the Venerable Bede

Durham Cathedral

Historian Tom Holland takes on new honorary role at Durham Cathedral

Volunteers Gill Walmsley, left, and Ann Stoney look through one of the church’s many wedding registers and share memories of their own

Volunteers Gill Walmsley, left, and Ann Stoney look through one of the church’s many wedding registers and share memories of their own

North Yorkshire village church marks 175 years with memory wall and events

St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees

St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees

Quiet village church a stone's throw from Darlington has link to Alice in Wonderland

The Forget-Me-Not Train, a dementia-friendly service running between Whitby and Middlesbrough, will be featured on BBC One’s Songs of Praise

The Forget-Me-Not Train, a dementia-friendly service running between Whitby and Middlesbrough, will be featured on BBC One’s Songs of Praise

Passengers on dementia-friendly North East train to feature on Songs of Praise

The Venerable Rick Simpson (front left) with Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell (front right) at York Minster)

The Venerable Rick Simpson (front left) with Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell (front right) at York Minster)

New Bishop of Durham ordained in York ahead of June cathedral installation

Ken Wilson, chair of the Friends, and John Ker, president of Billingham Rugby Club outside St Cuthbert's Church in Billingham

Ken Wilson, chair of the Friends, and John Ker, president of Billingham Rugby Club outside St Cuthbert's Church in Billingham

Historic North East church to celebrate town's proud sporting history

Durham Cathedral is a world heritage site.

Durham Cathedral is a world heritage site.

Durham Cathedral

Durham named Europe’s most captivating cathedral – beating Paris’ Notre Dame

St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle will be closed for more than a month.

St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle will be closed for more than a month.

North East cathedral to close to the public for more than a month for refurbishment

St Cuthbert's church restoration, Darlington. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

St Cuthbert's church restoration, Darlington. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

Lost Saxon church uncovered beneath foundations of Darlington’s 800‑year‑old church

Durham Cathedral will mark Holy Week with a series of services and events from Palm Sunday on March 29 through to Easter Sunday

Durham Cathedral will mark Holy Week with a series of services and events from Palm Sunday on March 29 through to Easter Sunday

Durham Cathedral unveils Holy Week services and Easter celebrations

Businesses in Darlington are being encouraged to support the final phase of the Opening Doors restoration project at St Cuthbert’s Church.

Businesses in Darlington are being encouraged to support the final phase of the Opening Doors restoration project at St Cuthbert’s Church.

Darlington businesses urged to support historic church restoration project

Members of the College of Canons at Durham Cathedral

Members of the College of Canons at Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral

Rick Simpson formally elected as next Bishop of Durham at cathedral ceremony

Newly appointed Bishop of Durham
The Venerable Rick Simpson meets clergy and parishioners at St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington

Newly appointed Bishop of Durham
The Venerable Rick Simpson meets clergy and parishioners at St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington

Next Bishop of Durham pledges to speak up for those without a voice

Bishop of Durham designate Rick Simpson

Bishop of Durham designate Rick Simpson

Rick Simpson named new Bishop of Durham after two decades of serving County Durham

St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy in Sunderland received the top rating

St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy in Sunderland received the top rating

North East school praised as ‘outstanding’ following inspection

Durham Cathedral has announced an inspiring programme of Lent Talks as part of its annual Lent series

Durham Cathedral has announced an inspiring programme of Lent Talks as part of its annual Lent series

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral announces 'inspiring' programme of Lent talks

Rev James Shelton inside the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

Rev James Shelton inside the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer

Durham Cathedral

New pilgrimage and prayer centre planned at Durham Cathedral

Bob Spence, whose life of service was celebrated this week

Bob Spence, whose life of service was celebrated this week

A special send-off for football-loving priest who enriched 'innumerable' lives

John Cogan portrait of renowned sculptor Fenwick Lawson, who died aged 93 last weekend

John Cogan portrait of renowned sculptor Fenwick Lawson, who died aged 93 last weekend

City of Durham Parish

Tributes follow the death of highly acclaimed Durham sculptor Dr Fenwick Lawson

Stockton MP Chris McDonald

Stockton MP Chris McDonald

North East MP backs bid to save one of the region's oldest churches from closure

Bishop Sarah Clark has been named the new Bishop of Ely.

Bishop Sarah Clark has been named the new Bishop of Ely.

Search for Bishop of Durham continues after interim leader gets new post

The Chemist’s Window at Newcastle Cathedral has been shortlisted in a national competition to find the UK’s favourite Church of England cathedral window

The Chemist’s Window at Newcastle Cathedral has been shortlisted in a national competition to find the UK’s favourite Church of England cathedral window

Stained glass window in North East cathedral up for national award