
Durham News
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Work starts on burst County Durham water main as road to remain closed this weekend
A689 at Howden-le-Wear, County Durham, remains closed after a burst water main. Northumbrian Water says repairs may continue over the weekend, with diversions in place.
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REVEALED - Best secondary schools in County Durham revealed in new GCSE rankings
County Durham secondary school ranked by its latest GCSE Attainment 8 score. See which schools came top in the new Department for Education figures.
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Burst pipe sends water gushing across road near County Durham school
A County Durham road was left covered in water after a burst pipe sent water gushing through the carriageway.
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County Durham artist unveils Remembrance Day murals and launches community art hunt
A County Durham artist who transforms vandalised walls into colourful community artwork is turning his attention to Remembrance Day with new murals and a free art hunt for residents.
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Rogue trader took £70,202 for work he never carried out while concocting excuses
A North East tradesman who took more than £70,000 from customers for work he never carried out has been put behind bars for two years.
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Hartlepoo 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.
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Music, Remembrance, Poetry and festive performances at Redhills this NovemberFrom a concert honouring mining communities to live poetry, film, jazz and a fresh take on a Christmas classic, Redhills Durham Miners Hall has an eclectic programme of events coming up this November, offering new reasons to discover one of the North East’s most important historic buildings.
National News
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Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about BrandSir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
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Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalistIan Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.
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'Misleading' student loans information left out examples of higher-salary repaymentsThe Treasury Committee chair says she is "shocked" after one university compared repayments to the price of coffee.
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Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-upThe union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.
North East Sport
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Darlington appoint Craig Elliott as new boss at Blackwell Meadows on deal until 2029
Darlington have confirmed the appointment of Craig Elliott as their new manager, with the 48-year-old having stepped down from his previous position at NPL East side Bradford Park Avenue in order to take over at Blackwell Meadows.
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Bullish Regis Le Bris clear on Sunderland position after Kyril Louis-Dreyfus meeting
Regis Le Bris is convinced he retains the full backing of Sunderland's bosses after a training ground meeting with Kyril Louis-Dreyfus on Friday morning
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Sunderland handed major boost ahead of Chelsea with team news confirmed
Nordi Mukiele is set to return to Sunderland's starting line-up for Sunday's crunch game against Chelsea
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Newcastle United boss tries to clear up 'long-ball confusion' ahead of Fulham game
Matthias Jaissle has sought to clarify what he regards as confusion over his ‘vertical football’ approach at Newcastle United
