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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.

18/12/2023

An undercover reporter got a job at the care home in Crawcrook. The investigation is on television tonight. Find out more here 👇

An undercover investigation at a North-East care home televised tonight.

15/04/2023

The road is expected to remain closed for several hours

Good evening, welcome to this Northern Echo live breaking news blog. Police have closed a section of road in County Durham following a crash between…

23/11/2022

Staff have voted to strike at the Consett site

A chemical company which cancelled workers’ Christmas holidays after they voted for strike action has been branded a ‘Grinch’ by trade…

16/11/2022

Noooo way 😔😥

A major food and drink venue which was set to open in time for Christmas has been officially scrapped by the owners of STACK.

14/11/2022

We're in Newcastle where police have launched an investigation after a man was found dead earlier this morning.

13/11/2022

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them"

04/11/2022

People in Maya's hometown will be wearing pink today in memory of her. Rest in peace little one.
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23100871.maya-chappell-funeral-county-durham-dads-touching-tribute-toddler/

The grieving father of a toddler who died after a suspected assault has made an emotional post as he prepares to lay his little girl to rest.

02/11/2022

31/10/2022

The fares have gone up across the bus network

A bus company said it has been forced to increase its fares across the entire network amid the cost of living crisis.

29/10/2022

He's released a brief statement on his new appointment

Another Tory MP from the North East has been given a new job as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues the shakeup of his new Government.

24/10/2022

The mothers of two boys who were murdered by knife crime have spoken out and are calling for more to be done

https://bit.ly/3sj31PI

20/10/2022

Breaking news this afternoon

Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister

20/10/2022

Be careful if you're out and about today

The North East has been told to brace for severe weather as the Met Office has issued a warning for this week.

17/10/2022

ITV is looking for the ideal housemates to enter the famous Big Brother house

With the return of Big Brother after a more than five-year break, fans in the UK have said they will be applying.

10/10/2022

Further details of Barlow's crimes have been revealed

A disgraced travel agent has been pictured arriving at court moments before admitting a scam involving hundreds of customers who thought they had…

07/10/2022

People have been paying their respects 😢
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23032646.maya-chappell-consett-comes-together-honour-toddler/

With warmth in their broken hearts, a community has come together on a cold, crisp evening to honour one of their own.

07/10/2022

A man will appear in court this morning charged with the murder of Maya Louise Chappell in Shotton Colliery.

The man, named as Michael Draymond, will appear before magistrates. Full details here https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23029300.maya-chappell-michael-daymond-charged-murder/

06/10/2022

BREAKING
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/23029300.maya-chappell-man-charged-murder/

A man has been charged with murder following the death of two-year-old Maya Louise Chappell in County Durham last week.

05/10/2022

We're live from the scene where flowers and tributes have been left to Tomasz Oleszak who was allegedly stabbed in Gateshead 😔

30/09/2022

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 ❤️😔

29/09/2022

Newcastle murder investigation: Live at the scene after man, 24, found dead

29/09/2022

In the next few minutes

Good morning, welcome to this Northern Echo live blog. Prime Minister Liz Truss will be taking questions on BBC Radio Tees this morning as part of a…

27/09/2022

We’re live at Estábulo restaurant in Durham which officially opens tomorrow

22/09/2022

The coroner was given the update at an inquest hearing

A teenager has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following the tragic death of an 18-year-old girl.

21/09/2022

Why on earth would anyone want to do this!

Rail drivers "covered in blood" and babies "hit with glass" are just some of the horrendous attacks that happened on railway…

19/09/2022

It could be a huge help

Around six million people will receive a one-off £150 disability cost-of-living payment from Tuesday, September 20.