County Durham

For sale - Avant Homes has released the fully furnished four-bedroom Monkbrook showhome for sale at Allenson View, West Rainton

Avant Homes releases fully furnished four-bedroom showhome for sale at £18.6m 65...

GoFibre has begun work on bringing its ultra-fast, reliable broadband network to Ovington

Ovington's broadband transformation begins with Project Gigabit roll-out

The Met Office currently has two warnings for snow and wind across the UK.

Wind warning issued for North East as Met Office predicts 50 mph gusts

Plans for a development of new affordable homes in a County Durham village by Adderstone Living have been approved

Plans for new affordable homes in County Durham approved

Member of GNASS receive a substantial cheque from Miller Homes Teesside.

Teesside housebuilder raises thousands for Great North Air Ambulance Service

The restored Bradley surface mine site near Leadgate in County Durham

New woodland set to grow at former County Durham surface mine site

(from left) Banks Group community relations managers Jamilah Hassan and Kate Culverhouse, executive assistant Lucy Hinds and Sarah McIntyre, fund manager at Point North

Banks Group grant giving hits £375,000 for latest financial year

Elliot Badger with his huge collection of railway tickets.

Watch: Man collecting classic train ticket from every UK station

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness

North East bus fares to be capped at £2.50 as mayor confirms new limit

Launched - Avant Homes has opened the three-bedroom Leyburn showhome at its Westward Green development in Willington

Avant Homes opens new three-bedroom showhome at £43.6m Willington development

Members of the Great Stainton Parish Meeting putting their Christmas tree in place

County Durham village coming together for Christmas with OnPath Energy wind farm...

Thorn Lighting, based in Spennymoor, won the Sustainable Manufacturing category at The Manufacturer MX Awards 2024.

County Durham manufacturer scoops top accolade at acclaimed industry awards

Shoppers in Tyne and Wear will now be able to buy several items loose

Aldi stores in Tyne and Wear trial new loose produce items

Consett Salvation Army band

First Salvation Army band celebrates 145th birthday this Christmas

Some of Integrating's young service users during their visit to Butlin's

Charity's seaside special for children and young people with special educational...

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) accreditation has been awarded to Care UK’s Kings Court

County Durham care home receives Gold Standards Framework accolade

Gail and Phil Braithwaite of Middleton St George Allotments Association, Lynsey Stephenson of OnPath Energy and Allotments Association secretary Les Foggett

Wind farm funding helping Middleton St George gardeners keep their fingers green

Left to right Sean McIntyre, Managing Director of SCJ Renewables and John Adamson, Director of Ramside Estates at Ramside Hall in Durham

North East solar energy specialist completes £177k transformation of Ramside Hal...

(from left) St Mary’s parochial church council treasurer Kath Whitehouse and secretary Annabel Burns with Kate Culverhouse of the Banks Group

Banks Community Fund chimes in to support West Rainton Church Clock restoration ...

Members of the Jubilee Fields Community Centre groups with (back, centre) Lucy Hinds of the Banks Group and Lesley Bowes of the Jubilee Fields Community Association

New funding to help Shildon Community Centre grow groups’ weekly get-togethers

(from left) St Margaret's Centre volunteer Bella and deputy manager Lisa Harrison with Kate Culverhouse of the Banks Group

Durham Mental Health Arts Project Meeting Growing Demand With Banks Community Fu...

Cllr Martin Gannon

Region demands 'certainty' amid rumours transport budget cut rumours

The Christmas Market at Newcastle’s city centre is returning this year.

Newcastle Christmas market 2024: Every North East event with dates

Members of the Stanley Events team with (far right) Lucy Hinds of the Banks Group

Beamish Football Centre scores £10,000 Banks Community Fund grant

Lovell representative at the golf day, which raised over £12,000 for charity

Homebuilder Lovell raises £12,000 for north-east homelessness charity with succe...

Resident Patricia (Pat) Parker celebrating her 90th birthday at St Clare's Court Care Home

Newton Aycliffe care home resident shares secret to a long life as she celebrate...

Members of the Banks Group team, with (centre) chairman and chief executive Harry Banks

Banks Group Gets The Investors In People Gold

Guests at the Friendly Faces lunch club in West Rainton

West Rainton’s Friendly Faces Keep Smiling Thanks To Grant Support For Free Mont...

SCJ Renewables Managing Directors Sean McIntyre and Christopher Lyall

SCJ Renewables Wins Prestigious National Energy Award for Multi-Million Greencro...

Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK over the start of this week, but how will it impact Newcastle?

Rain warnings: Will wet weather impact Newcastle this week?

North East plans £70m injection in investment for growing businesses

Dan Burlison directing rehearsals, Snakes and Ladders.

North East teenager to stage play in aid of charity

Analysis reveals construction is supporting jobs and delivering millions of pounds of economic output.

North East construction generates jobs and millions of pounds worth of economic ...

Lambton Park

Learn How To Buy At Lambton

A young person tries axe throwing at one of Durham Area Youth's summer activity sessions

Durham Charity’s Summer Programme Brings New Opportunities For Young People In W...

A bedroom in The Wilkin home at Fellside Gardens

Delve Into House-Buying Options

Carl Marshall of Stanley Events is joined by Nathan Carlyon for the official opening

NUFC midfielder officially opens £1.6million community football hub

Young people from Building Self Belief alongside Newcastle Building Society's Consett branch staff

Building Society backing for Youth Employability Programme opens doors for Count...

West Rainton Primary School's steel band in action

Young Musicians Set To Bang The Drum At West Rainton Residential Development Lau...

National Racehorse Week 2024

Durham training yard open free to the public to celebrate National Racehorse Wee...

Chester-le-Street charity receives grant from Tesco shoppers

Chester-le-Street charity receives grant from Tesco shoppers

Richard Ashcroft, Becky Hill and Sophie Ellis Bextor are all on the lineup for Hardwick Festival 2024.

Hardwick Festival: Set times released as acts hit County Durham

One of the North East’s biggest festivals is back this weekend with a stacked lineup.

R.F Kuang, author of the bestseller, Yellowface

Durham Book Festival Announce 2024 Line-Up

Great North Run 2024: Metro unveils new day rover ticket for the half marathon

Great North Run Metro ticket: Nexus reveals tickets for race weekend

(l-r) Ian Geldard of Spennymoor Town Football Club, Steven Copeland and Nina Copeland of UKEM.

At-risk community hub scores major funding boost

From left: Cathy Massarella, Managing Director at Nexus, Ben Maxfield, NEBus Chair and Business Director at Go North East, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, David Parker, Commercial Director at Stagecoach North East and Stephen Humphrey, Site Manager for Ashington and Blyth Depots, Arriva.

Mayor announces free public transport for kids during the holidays

Burnopfield site manager retains National Accolade

A view of Byker taken in 1974. The photograph is looking towards Newcastle city centre. Buildings are in the process of being demolished on both sides of the road. The towers of St. Nicholas Cathedral All Saints Church and St. Ann's Church can be seen among the buildings in the background.

13 nostalgic photos to take you back to Newcastle in 1974

Lothian House Care Home resident, George Robson

Spennymoor resident reflects on his war time efforts this Armed Forces Day

How did Bamburgh, Hexham, Berwick and more get their names?

How Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland towns got their names

Willington property on fire after house explosion.

Watch: Moment house explodes before fire rages through property

Photo by Charlotte Graham

The most scenic train routes across the North East

AR Power project manager Adam Black met with Bishop Auckland college students

Bishop Auckland College completes solar panel installation

"Harwarden" Legends of Industry Event Guest Loco

Industrial Delight

Aaron Drummond crashed into a car and bollard whilst driving dangerously in a white transit van when being chased by police.

Watch: Speeding van driver balances on two wheels during police chase

Newcastle Eagles stars surprise Burnopfield Primary School pupils

Eagles Land at County Durham Primary School

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