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- Girl, 14, dies after accident on railway tracks May 4, 2026The girl died in hospital after an accident on the tracks in Shildon, County Durham, Police say.
- Middlesex graft to earn draw against Durham May 4, 2026A half-century by Max Holden prevents Durham's third consecutive County Championship Division Two victory as Middlesex battle for a draw at Lord's.
- Children's safety concerns as 800 new homes built May 4, 2026Councillors want a pavement extended so children can safely access a road footbridge.
- Council housing plans aims to tackle homelessness May 4, 2026Darlington Council says the new homes would help families and older people stay in the town.
- How do you vote in the North East elections? May 4, 2026Millions of voters are heading to polling stations on 7 May, including many in the North East.
- Calls for planters to be removed over cracks May 3, 2026About £77,000 has been allocated to the project but payment has been withheld to the contractor.
- Who is the mystery man in this portrait? May 3, 2026The portrait is part of an exhibition in Bishop Auckland of pitman painter Tom McGuinness's work.
- Your sunshine snaps as temperatures rise May 3, 2026BBC Weather Watchers capture animals, flowers and follies in the sun as we enter May.
- Test your knowledge with our weekly quiz May 3, 2026Serving stars and flirty feathered friends. Test your knowledge in the North East and Cumbria quiz.
- The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup May 2, 2026The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.