
Durham News
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County Durham NHS breast cancer care review extended after hundreds of women harmed
A major review into breast cancer care at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is to be extended after hundreds of patients were found to have suffered harm.
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Driver admits causing Bishop Auckland pensioner's death in A1(M) Christmas Day crash
Joshua Jones admits causing Judith Dunn’s death and seriously injuring her husband in a dangerous driving crash on the A1 on December 25, 2024.
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Calls to strip County Durham NHS boss at helm during breast surgery scandal of OBE
The Northern Echo is calling for the NHS chief who led the trust during the breast cancer scandal, Sue Jacques, to be stripped of her OBE.
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NHS officials to decide scope of review into County Durham breast cancer scandal
County Durham breast cancer scandal - NHS board to decide whether to review patients back to 2015 after 315 harmed, including 20 unnecessary mastectomies.
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County Durham man threw vape at pursuing police officer while fleeing arrest
A man threw a vape at a police officer who tried to arrest him after a domestic incident.
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New Shotley Bridge Thriller: Shotley Bridge Revenge released this weekNorth-East crime writer Bobby Cussens has released Shotley Bridge Revenge, a gripping new crime thriller set entirely in the historic village of Shotley Bridge, County Durham.
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Redhills to look ahead to next chapter following successful reopening and extensive restorationThe iconic Redhills Durham Miners Hall is now looking ahead to the future following extensive and meticulous restoration of the magnificent building to its former glory.
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Tanfield Railway Strikes Gold at Prestigious Northumbria in Bloom AwardsTanfield Railway is celebrating a remarkable achievement after winning a prestigious Gold award and being named Best in Class (Bus, Metro, and Railway Stations) at the annual Northumbria in Bloom awards ceremony, held on Wednesday at The Fed in Gateshead.
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CheChester-le-EATS takes place next weekend - here's everything you need to know.One of the North East’s biggest free food, drink and music festivals returns to Durham Cricket this September - and this year Chester-le-EATS is celebrating its fifth birthday.
National News
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Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejectedAn RAF commander said the pilots were in hospital being cared for and were with their families.
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NHS trust to review 4,500 more breast cancer cases after failingsThe BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care.
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Anti-migrant activist arrested over video of dinghy slashingPolice had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.
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Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in schoolNew GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduced.
North East Sport
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Sunderland player 'sad' at Regis Le Bris decision after hoping for a better outcome
Melker Ellborg admits he was “sad” to be left out of Sunderland’s Europa League squad by head coach Regis Le Bris
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The Bukayo Saka link powering Amario Cozier-Duberry - and why he chose to join Boro
IF you’re going to be compared to anyone, it might as well be to the best. When Amario Cozier-Duberry was an untried teenager at Arsenal, the club’s then youth coach, Jack Wilshere, was asked who the winger reminded him of. His replay was, “Bukayo Saka”, before adding that Cozier-Duberry
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Sunderland star vows to prove manager wrong after 'disappointing' selection decision
Sunderland's Thomas Meunier and Belgium's boss react after the defender's shock omission from the national team
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What is happening with Middlesbrough's defence that could be key to rest of season
Ashley Phillips claims the strength of the centre-half competition at Middlesbrough will help drive everyone to higher standards
