Local News

• Council warns of 'severe cuts' amid funding fears September 19, 2024
  The authority needs to find about £22m in extra funding or cuts to balance its budget.
• Region's last House of Fraser store to close September 19, 2024
  The Darlington branch of the department store will close at the end of the year, it is announced.
• Five arrested as man, 26, dies in stabbing September 19, 2024
  Five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in Stockton.
• Surrey close in on title with win over Durham September 19, 2024
  Surrey close in on a third successive County Championship title after beating Durham by 10 wickets.
• Deputy mayor pushes for £73m HS2 funding September 19, 2024
  County Durham is the only area in the North East set to receive a share from the redirected pot.
• Boro not the real derby for Sunderland - Le Bris September 19, 2024
  Ahead of his first Wear-Tees derby, Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris says that Newcastle are the Black Cats' true rivals.
• Fall in council tax discount claims after crackdown September 19, 2024
  The local authority has targeted those who are wrongly claiming a 25% discount on their council tax.
• Officer banned from police work after unlawful checks September 19, 2024
  Tracy Smurthwaite was found guilty of breaching the Data Protection Act at Newcastle Crown Court in July.
• Repairs leave one air ambulance for northern patch September 19, 2024
  Guardian of the North II is being repaired in Leeds after a fault was found with its gearbox.
• Three Lions pioneer sells shirt but retains pride September 19, 2024
  The jersey worn when Viv Anderson became England's first black player is valued at up to £50,000.