41+ min ago   (504+ words) Protests in Glasgow have "threatened the safety" of some people, according to Scotland’s First Minister. John Swinney made the comments following a series of demonstrations and counter-protests in the city, including anti-migrant rallies and unrest in the Priesthill area, which…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (154+ words) The Northern Echo Mum-of-four's County Durham house smells of sewage County Durham mum's house left smelling of sewage every time neighbours flush loo Jessica Partington, who has issues with her house in Middlestone Moor (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)> A County Durham…...

41+ min ago   (358+ words) A royal visit, a rugby homecoming, the opening of a public library and the promise of a pioneering airship all drew crowds in Barrow during the early 20th century. Edward, Raymond and Eric Sankey, a father and sons trio from Barrow,…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago   (299+ words) The search is on to find Darlington and County Durham's favourite bakery, as The Northern Echo reveals the top ten shortlist for its Best Bakery 2026 competition. Readers have been nominating their favourite bakers across the region From long-established family bakers…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (200+ words) A ‘wonky’ street sign is due to be fixed following a complaint by a Blackburn resident. The sign on Furthergate, opposite Blackburn Enterprise Centre, had been hanging at an angle for several months. Drivers can spot it as they head…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago   (539+ words) Renfrew were beaten 5-1 by Clydebank at New Western Park, with three late goals putting the game beyond the home side. Renfrew goalkeeper Danny McLeay kept his side level during a first half in which Clydebank created a number of chances,…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago   (204+ words) LAUREN HENRY made history by becoming the first British woman to win gold in the Single Scull at the World Championships in Amsterdam. This story is from the August 31, 2026 edition of Scottish Daily Express. EMILIANO MARTINEZ insisted he has joined…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago   (112+ words) Bennett after adding another silver medal,"I'm still hungry" CBC Bennett after adding another silver medal,'I'm still hungry' Parksville, B.C.'s Nicholas Bennett swam to a S14 200-metre individual medley silver medal Sunday at the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships. - Canada's Danielle…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (498+ words) A CUMBRIAN animal sanctuary owner has said she believes there needs to be more education around people keeping exotic pets, after a rise in snakes being dumped around west Cumbria. Siobhan Harkness, who owns Pet Encounter based in Workington, is…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago   (603+ words) Michael Marra will cite his successful career outside of politics in a message to party members this week as the race to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader enters its final weeks. Writing directly to party members, Mr Marra…...