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02/02/2024

Proud to see our anti-knife crime campaign commended in the House of Commons yesterday by the Attorney General.
Getting a phone into prison is bad enough but the fact a teenager convicted of the sickening murder of another boy would use it to record a rap video and then post it online only to be discovered by his victim's family genuinely beggars belief. 😞

A grieving mother has been ‘sickened’ by a gangster rap video she claims was recorded by her son’s teenage killer from his prison cell.

12/01/2024

Hardworking men like Tom who serve their communities for years - despite the risks - are the real people who deserve honours. Instead he was hounded for years and his life was ruined by the Post Office scandal. The way he was treated is contemptible.

Tom Brown, from Stanley, who won a bravery award for fending off gunmen during a string of terrifying raids at Post Offices during his 30-year…

01/01/2024

Teenage killer Calum Maddison was jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years for the murder of 18-year-old Jack Woodley.

Zoey McGill believes Calum Maddison – who was 15 when he knifed Jack Woodley in the back - is the rapper in a short film uploaded to Tik Tok.

16/02/2023

The exchange gained a lot of comments and interest from people on the social media platform 💻

A North East MP has been involved in a bizarre Twitter 'spat' where he bizarrely hit back at a Twitter user for posting an image of a person…

16/02/2023

The Met Office has issued guidance for members of the public about 'extreme weather' ⚠❄

The Met Office has issued an updated prediction for a "major weather event" taking place later this month.

06/02/2023

The resident failed to pay any fixed penalty fines or attend an e-learning course, so the council took them to court 😷

A Darlington resident has been fined close to £300 after they were found urinating in public in Durham city.

06/02/2023

Council wardens took the couple to court after trying to work with the pair to tidy the garden 😷

Two Darlington residents who dumped piles of food, household rubbish and furniture in the garden of their rented property have been ordered to pay…

02/02/2023

A tragic update to bring you - our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time 😥💔

Durham Police have confirmed that they have found a body in the search for a missing County Durham woman.

02/02/2023

Around 700 houses could be impacted 💡⚠️

These are the postcode areas in the North East and North Yorkshire where power could be switched off today.

01/02/2023

A tragic update to bring you this evening 💔😥

Police are investigating after a HGV driver died following a serious collision off the A19 near Northallerton on Wednesday (February 1).

31/01/2023

She told Mr Hancock about her husband Derek's health journey as she grilled him on TV this morning 😥🖥

Kate Garraway was visibly upset as she grilled Matt Hancock MP live on TV on Tuesday (January 31) over flaunting lockdown guidelines during the…

29/01/2023

Money Saving Experts have weighed up the options 💷

Air fryers have been a popular purchase in the last few months, but do they save money compared to an oven?

29/01/2023

Tributes have been left for the 15-year-old who was stabbed to death on Friday - our thoughts remain with her family at this tragic time 💔😥

Tributes have flooded in for a teenage girl who was stabbed to death in Northumberland, as floral tributes have been laid at the scene of the fatal…

29/01/2023

A vet group has sent out a warning after mapping out every case in the region ⚠️

A vet group has warned of a disease within dogs that has been found across the UK that could prove to be fatal to our beloved pooches.

29/01/2023

An encouraging update from the broadcaster ❤️

The BBC Radio 5 Live broadcaster issued the update on the month anniversary of her 'serious stroke'.

29/01/2023

The police officer in charge of the case has thanked the community for attempting to save the 15-year-old girl 💔

MEMBERS of the Hexham community have been thanked for their efforts in trying to help a fatal stabbing victim.

29/01/2023

Some schools will be closed or partly closed due to the industrial action ❌📚

Welcome to The Northern Echo's blog on teacher strikes, which will take place on Wednesday, February 1. Most schools across the North East will be…

29/01/2023

You may have noticed the logo has changed on the Google site today 🖥

Today, you might have seen that Google has changed its logo to include a bubble tea graphic.

29/01/2023

An investigation has been launched after the dead animal was found in the river😥

An investigation has been launched after a dead dog was found in a County Durham river last week.

29/01/2023

It has attracted big names - but it has committed to bringing more brands to the site soon 😍

The company behind the newest County Durham retail park has revealed that the site is now complete after welcoming big-name brands like Home…

29/01/2023

We did a workout at the fitness centre - and was so tired afterwards 🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️

I tried a one-to-one strength and conditioning workout at Darlington's Snap Fitness, a 24-hour gym on Yarm Road, and it nearly killed me.

29/01/2023

Police closed off the road after the car flipped on its roof 🚓

Police were forced to block off a major road after a car ended up on its roof following a road traffic collision on Saturday (January 29) evening.

29/01/2023

Absolutely awful news 😥

Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed she has been diagnosed with lung cancer but remains "optimistic".

29/01/2023

Police have now officially named the teenage stab victim and have charged a 16-year-old boy with murder 💔 An incident that has rocked the community - rest in peace Holly 😥

A 15-year-old girl who died following a 'stabbing has now been named by police – as a teenage boy is charged with murder.

29/01/2023

Firefighters could be seen trying to save the vehicle 🚒😥

A fire at a food vendor in Stockton broke out last night, leading to Cleveland Fire Brigade rushing to the scene.

29/01/2023

Our thoughts remain with her family and friends at this tragic time 🙏💔

PRAYERS and messages of support continue to pour in for the tragic stabbing victim named locally as Holly Newton.

29/01/2023

A great project 😍

Plans for a £1million project to restore wetland habitat, open up 55km of river for fish and improve community access at a popular Teesside country…

29/01/2023

Te vet has warned dog owners after several dogs have become severely unwell ⚠

A Darlington vet has put out a public warning to dog owners after treating several pets that have shown signs of ingesting illicit and recreational…

29/01/2023

The council have been forced to pay £2000 after losing the planning appeal💷

The council has been forced to pay out after it rejected extension plans for a home despite never visiting.

28/01/2023

The Met Office has issued an updated forecast ❄️

The Met Office has responded to claims that a February Arctic blast will cause up to seven inches of snow to hit the UK.

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Durham Roads Policing

A truly lovely moment 😍 Police officers from Durham roads and armed units went to visit future PC Harry, who got a toy police bike for Christmas 🚓 Here are officers leading officers around his street dressed in full uniform - this is too cute!❤️

Record number of seals

Nearly 4,000 baby seals have been spotted on a five-mile stretch of coast in Norfolk, making a record for the region 🥰

Football fans clap for Elliot Ayre

Fans applauded in an emotional tribute at the Sunderland v Swansea game to remember Elliot Ayre from Bishop Auckland who sadly died making his way home from the game on Boxing Day.

Industrial action

The UK has been hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, ambulance workers and primary school teachers strike over pay and conditions.

Industry strikes today

Thousands of ambulance staff in England and Wales and a number of secondary school teachers in Scotland have walked out in disputes over pay and conditions

Meteor UK

Stargazers were stunned by an apparent meteor over the UK on Monday evening 😍☄️

King Charles

A smiling King seemed in good spirits as he was seen for the first time since revelations from the Duke of Sussex’s memoir emerged 📚

UK strike action

The UK is being hit by a barrage of industrial action, with nurses, rail workers and Border Force staff among a host of sectors to strike this winter 🚉✈️👩‍⚕️ Here are some useful dates for when various unions will be striking at the start of 2023⏰

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We’re live in Barnard Castle where the town has turned pink for Cancer Research UK

We’re live in Shotton Colliery as police are the scene. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to a young girl’s serious injuries. Our thoughts remain with the girl and the family at this time ❤️😔