
Durham News
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Teenager accused of murder tells court of ‘behead’ threat during family feud
Teenager Logan Anderson tells court of threats during a family feud at Daniel Ambler murder trial, as five defendants face charges over the Seaham attack.
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Killer admits stabbing ex-police officer turned bailiff to death in Shildon
A killer has admitted stabbing a bailiff and ex-police officer to death in Shildon
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Wannabe 'vigilante' kicked man to ground after luring him to County Durham meet
A man who saw himself as a vigilante arranged online to meet someone he suspected of committing a crime.
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Man ordered to pay £400 after stealing suitcase at North East railway station
Robert Stephenson admitted stealing a £400 suitcase from Sunderland Central railway station and was ordered to pay £400.
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Barnard Castle School deputy head to take over when headmaster moves to Canada
Niall O’Connor, Barnard Castle School’s deputy head, will become headmaster in County Durham, replacing David Cresswell, who is moving to Canada in 2027.
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WIN Tickets to Sunderland vs Newcastle Womens derby this weekend!On Sunday 15 November, Sunderland Women face off against visitors Newcastle United in one of the biggest games in English women's football and YOU could be there!
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Hartlepool clothing brand launches competition with £500 top prize.A Japanese-inspired clothing brand founded in Hartlepool is calling on North East creatives to enter its first design competition, which is free and open to anyone aged 16 and over.
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A New Literary Festival Comes to Barnard Castle"Write Hear! Write Now!" is coming to Barnard Castle, promising a celebration of creativity, storytelling and the written word. Organised by the Barnard Castle Writing Group, Write Hear! Write Now! will bring together writers, readers and aspiring authors for a day of workshops, live readings, lively discussion and the launch of a new book.
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Bright Futures Ferryhill Expands Community Pantry with New Location at Ferryhill Sport and Education CentreBright Futures Ferryhill CIC, a local community interest company dedicated to uplifting and supporting residents, has announced that its popular Community Pantry is moving to a new, larger space within the Ferryhill Sport and Education Centre.
National News
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UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two yearsThe UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.
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Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to sayThe proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.
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Can Burnham avoid another Labour welfare rebellion?Any revolt among MPs is likely to be smaller than the one that badly damaged Keir Starmer's government.
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Some childhood offenders may no longer have to reveal convictions to employersThe proposals would change how crimes committed by children are disclosed to bosses in England and Wales.
North East Sport
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Crystal Palace head coach developments after links with Middlesbrough's Kim Hellberg
Crystal Palace are reportedly in advanced talks to appoint Thomas Frank as their new boss after previously being loosely linked with Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg
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Harry Kane's 'perfect' Will Lankshear Middlesbrough praise - and a word of caution
Harry Kane says Will Lankshear is in the "perfect" place at Middlesbrough and the world's best player has been enormously impressed by his fellow striker's start to life on Teesside
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Sunderland's 'transfer surprise' - and how it has changed thinking within the squad
Why Jules Ahoka has made such a positive impact since joining Sunderland from Royal Antwerp
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Hellberg's view on Malanda, Phillips and whether Boro are best with a flat back four
Kim Hellberg feels Adilson Malanda and Ashley Phillips boast the ‘ideal physical attributes’ to play alongside each other at centre-half for Boro
