Shopping

Christine Hanlon has worked at the grocer for three decades.

'You cannot call it a market anymore' - Blairs' fears for Darlington Market’s future

The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08

The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08

Royal Mint King Charles £1 coin sells for more than £120 - how to spot

Sanders Cove has been told a complaint was made about its new purple shopfront.

Sanders Cove has been told a complaint was made about its new purple shopfront.

Local government

County Durham business owners fight to keep striking purple shopfront after complaint

Inside the new Office store at Teesside Park

Inside the new Office store at Teesside Park

First look inside shoe retailer's new store at shopping park that's 'already a hit'

The former Marks and Spencer store in Middlesbrough

The former Marks and Spencer store in Middlesbrough

Future of town's former M&S unclear after new department store fails to open

Bal Singh from Almscliffe Dhesi (left) and Brendan O’Grady, Tier One Capital (right)

Bal Singh from Almscliffe Dhesi (left) and Brendan O’Grady, Tier One Capital (right)

Empty former police station site transformed into bustling retail park

All Aldi stores in the UK will close for 24 hours later this year, giving staff a

All Aldi stores in the UK will close for 24 hours later this year, giving staff a

Aldi confirms all stores will close for 24 hours to give staff 'chance to rest'

Staff and volunteers from Darlington Oxfam are getting ready for Second Hand September

Staff and volunteers from Darlington Oxfam are getting ready for Second Hand September

Unworn clothes wanted as Darlington Oxfam backs September campaign

Pokévend has opened in Stockton town centre, offering collectors a chance to swap cards and build their collections,

Pokévend has opened in Stockton town centre, offering collectors a chance to swap cards and build their collections,

Pokémon fans get ultimate gaming playground in Teesside with collectables shop

JD Sports signs at the Hillstreet Centre in Middlesbrough

JD Sports signs at the Hillstreet Centre in Middlesbrough

Signs go up for new JD Sports store in town as 'bigger and better' shop teased

Robin Blair served the community for decades.

Robin Blair served the community for decades.

Darlington greengrocer to close after 150 years, months after beloved owner’s death

Asda is pushing ahead with a major turnaround plan.

Asda is pushing ahead with a major turnaround plan.

Asda teases major turnaround plan at UK stores including 66 in North East

Leading Labels fell into liquidation back in May.

Leading Labels fell into liquidation back in May.

UK fashion retailer launches closing down sale at all 15 stores amid liquidation

TG Jones is hosting a closing-down sale as part of its major restructuring plan

TG Jones is hosting a closing-down sale as part of its major restructuring plan

High street chain hosts closing down sale with £1 items in major restructuring plan

Mark, Diane, Steven, Noreen and Rachael

Mark, Diane, Steven, Noreen and Rachael

Four decades of flowers in Darlington as much-loved business celebrates anniversary

Little Bird Made Artisan Market returns to the North York Moors this weekend

Little Bird Made Artisan Market returns to the North York Moors this weekend

Popular artisan market returns to North York Moors for bank holiday weekend

Aldi is investing £300 million in store upgrades.

Aldi is investing £300 million in store upgrades.

Two North East Aldi stores among 25 set for major upgrades in £300m investment

French Connection opening new store in North East shopping outlet in weeks

Viral wine La Vieille Farme has been reduced at Asda over the Bank Holiday

Viral wine La Vieille Farme has been reduced at Asda over the Bank Holiday

All 66 North East supermarkets selling viral 'chicken wine' for £5 this Bank Holiday

Shoppers in Darlington are being urged to check supermarket opening times before the August Bank Holiday as Tesco, Aldi, Asda and other major chains prepare to alter trading hours.

Shoppers in Darlington are being urged to check supermarket opening times before the August Bank Holiday as Tesco, Aldi, Asda and other major chains prepare to alter trading hours.

Tesco, Aldi and Asda confirm Darlington Bank Holiday opening hours this weekend

A general Timpson unit.

A general Timpson unit.

Timpson to replace town cobblers open 30 years with 'larger shop' as owners retire

Home Bargains will close 33 North East stores for three days - including a major date in the retail calendar.

Home Bargains will close 33 North East stores for three days - including a major date in the retail calendar.

Home Bargains to close 33 North East stores on major date in retail calendar

Tesco is recalling one of its sadal products due to the risk it may be contaminated with E.coli

Tesco is recalling one of its sadal products due to the risk it may be contaminated with E.coli

Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall

Summit Foods has recalled some of its filled wraps due to possible contamination

Summit Foods has recalled some of its filled wraps due to possible contamination

Food Standards Agency

Shoppers warned 'do not eat' as popular wraps recalled due to potential contamination

Farmfoods is building a store in Consett.

Farmfoods is building a store in Consett.

Planning and development

New County Durham Farmfoods store next to McDonald's could open before end of year

Poundland's North Road store will close next month, the retailer confirmed.

Poundland's North Road store will close next month, the retailer confirmed.

Darlington Poundland store shutting in weeks forcing shoppers to travel extra 10 mins

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens popular Harvest Food and Gift Market.

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens popular Harvest Food and Gift Market.

Ultimate Bank Holiday weekend event heading to breathtaking North East castle

Aldi is reducing the price of British strawberries in store for a few days due to a significant yield of the fruit

Aldi is reducing the price of British strawberries in store for a few days due to a significant yield of the fruit

Aldi to cut price of item in North East after heatwave but you'll need to be quick

New chapter as ex-nurse opens Sunderland bookshop and tearoom with Taylor Swift nod

The Cherry Tones kicked off the weekly performances

The Cherry Tones kicked off the weekly performances

Free live music helps bring thousands more shoppers into North Yorkshire town

The car park at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

The car park at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

North East shopping centre car park shut until further notice after maintenance issue

'Bigger and better' Sunderland B&M to welcome back shoppers this weekend after revamp

M&Ms, Maltesers and Milky Way Magic Stars will be part of the new Co-op promotion.

M&Ms, Maltesers and Milky Way Magic Stars will be part of the new Co-op promotion.

Co-op offering M&Ms, Maltesers and Galaxy chocolates for 1p - how to claim

There are a few product and food and drink recalls to be aware of this week

There are a few product and food and drink recalls to be aware of this week

'Do not use' warnings all UK shoppers should be aware of this week

LK Bennett has closed scores across the UK.

LK Bennett has closed scores across the UK.

All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration

Taken at the Hartlepool opening earlier this year.

Taken at the Hartlepool opening earlier this year.

Award-winning pet superstore reveals new County Durham shop opening date

Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead.

Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead.

County Durham Aldi stores confirm August bank holiday hours

A beloved Seaham family business 'Elves Stores' is set to close its doors after more than 100 years serving the town.

A beloved Seaham family business 'Elves Stores' is set to close its doors after more than 100 years serving the town.

Upset as County Durham store that has served the town for 100 years announces closure

The marketplace will allow people to buy second-hand IKEA items.

The marketplace will allow people to buy second-hand IKEA items.

Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK

Jobs and careers

UK high street giant collapsed in administration with 1,800 jobs lost

Harvey Nichols will keep its UK stores open while it transitions to new ownership

Harvey Nichols will keep its UK stores open while it transitions to new ownership

Customers can't get usual refunds from UK store despite successful takeover

A OneBeyond storefront

A OneBeyond storefront

Mixed reaction as new discount store takes over former River Island in Hartlepool

Iceland shoppers can still get two pints of milk and a box of cereal for £1

Iceland shoppers can still get two pints of milk and a box of cereal for £1

Iceland drops price of Kellogg's cereal and 2L of Cravendale milk to £1 in new sale

Bishop Auckland.

Bishop Auckland.

Residents say this viral TikToker overlooked the best parts of a County Durham town

From left to right Tara, Rebecca, Thalia and Lisa

From left to right Tara, Rebecca, Thalia and Lisa

Nine-year-old’s dream inspires new family-run North East fidget and sensory toy shop

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Full list of retailers where disposable barbecues are banned from sale

John Gray and Sean Robinson

John Gray and Sean Robinson

Quirky North East sweet shop with vintage twist to appear on BBC Dragons’ Den

Des and Jean, Hallmark the Jewellers, Redcar

Des and Jean, Hallmark the Jewellers, Redcar

Owners of long running North East jewellers announce retirement after 26 years

Los Poke Hermanos

Los Poke Hermanos

New County Durham vintage shop specialising in rare Pokémon cards opens this weekend

Karen Millen closed all stores and concessions in 2019 after falling into administration

Karen Millen closed all stores and concessions in 2019 after falling into administration

Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 7 years after closing all stores

Inside the new look Yarm Aldi

Inside the new look Yarm Aldi

First look as Aldi supermarket reopens after almost ten-week revamp

Milestone for North East shopping centre rewarded for commitment to shoppers

The Ideal Home Store is set to open its doors for the first time in just over two weeks time.

The Ideal Home Store is set to open its doors for the first time in just over two weeks time.

'At last' wait almost over as department store replaces Teesside M&S, dividing locals

Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of each back-to-school shop.

Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of each back-to-school shop.

Back-to-school warning as parents miss out on £450 worth of savings