1+ hour, 48+ 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…...

1+ hour, 48+ 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…...

14+ hour, 56+ min ago   (453+ words) A man is in a critical condition after a drive-by shooting on a quiet County Durham estate, with two arrested for "attempted murder". Emergency services were called to Balmer Hill in Gainford at 8.10pm on Saturday (August 29) after a car had…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (258+ words) Two people have been arrested after what was claimed to be a "peaceful protest" in Hartlepool saw a man attacked. The incident took place on Friday, August 28. A 29-year-old man was attacked, racially abused, and had a bag stolen, he…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (448+ words) A North East industrial site is set to undergo a multi-million-pound transformation. The 12-acre development on Team Valley in Gateshead will be refurbished by UK Land Estates, who say the scheme will deliver "a model of energy efficient modern business…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (339+ words) The mate of a swan that was killed in Teesside last week has been released back into the water after refusing to leave its partner's side. The bird was brought to Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary by police last week, after her…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (312+ words) Glasgow has been transformed into Gotham City once again for filming of The Batman: Part II. The film set has taken over Glasgow’s Bothwell Street as final preparations are made for filming. A glazing of snow sits in the middle of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (164+ words) Glasgow is being transformed into Gotham City once again as final preparations are made for filming of The Batman: Part II. Filming will take place in a number of locations around the city this month, with road closures expected in the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (163+ words) Balancing her studies at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland with her training as part of the England Acrobatic Gymnastic Squad presented challenges, but Hannah’s dedication and determination won through. "Balancing training sessions and competitions…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (771+ words) Finding a café or pub serving a lighter lunch on a Sunday can be tricky. Most places are lining up the roast dinners, and many others are closed, giving staff and owners a much-needed breather from the stresses of the…...