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Three people have been ordered to pay more than £7,500 between them after being found guilty of breaching council enforcement notices in County Durham.

Explore Middleton-in-Teesdale, a historic County Durham town with independent shops, waterfalls and the dramatic landscapes of Upper Teesdale.

A County Durham parkrun community has raised thousands of pounds for lifesaving equipment and local charities after a medical emergency at an event last month.

Ten North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.

Police have issued an update after two men were arrested and explosives were found last month, prompting a major emergency response.

Vibe Dance Fitness, launched in Billingham in 2023, now brings inclusive, low-pressure weekly classes to Billingham, Middlesbrough and Yarm, led by founder Matt Campbell alongside his mum, Chris.

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd will begin a major tour of the UK in August 2027 touring through to 2028. Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke will make his debut in a National Theatre production playing Great Uncle Matthew and Fidolia.

TC Group welcomed 19 teams of clients, local businesses and partners to Consett Golf Club on Friday 4 September for its annual Charity Golf Day, raising £4,095 in support of Newcastle-based charity, Families In Care.

Following the success of last year's event, the North East Indie Book Fest returns on Saturday 3rd October, bringing together an incredible collection of independent authors for a day dedicated to books, reading, and celebrating the wealth of writing talent in the North East.

As thousands prepare to take part in this year's Great North Run, colleagues from North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) will be among those lining up at the start line, raising money for charities and causes that have made a difference to their lives.

Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.

The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.

Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the evening.

Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain.

Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.

Kim Hellberg still sees Adilson Malanda primarily as a central defender but has been blown away by the performances of the Frenchman in midfield

Regis Le Bris will be urging his Sunderland players not to take a backward step as they look to spring a surprise against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light

Darlington manager Steve Watson is demanding an immediate improvement from his players for their away game at Marine today.

TICKETS to see the Bayeux Tapestry in London are sold out until December and such has been the buzz of excitement about the opening of the exhibition this week, the next batch are expected to sell out very quickly when they are released on October 21.

The 45th edition of the Great North Run will take place on September 13.