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A man involved in a targeted shooting and petrol-bomb attack on a County Durham house has been jailed for 15 years.

A police call handler with a drug addiction kept his dealers “onside” by passing on confidential information about police inquiries into their activities.

A man accused of 44 sexual offences involving children has appeared in court in Newton Aycliffe.

A Bishop Auckland bakery has been shortlisted for The Northern Echo’s Best Bakery award.

A “domineering” former soldier, said to have PTSD from his service days, took out his anger and frustration on his partner and her family, a court heard.

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.

Durham Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer, marking a significant milestone in the Cathedral's Vision 2033 and its long-term commitment to pilgrimage, prayer and Christian faith exploration.

A North East metal detecting club has raised £2,000 for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, part of Newcastle’s Hospitals Charity, with a special charity rally.

Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

Two anti-migrant protests took place in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend.

Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

Seven people are arrested after a fight that an eyewitness says broke out near a KFC restaurant.

Former army colleagues attend PC Tom Clough's funeral alongside police and emergency workers.

Regis Le Bris admits it was a calculated gamble to throw Kevin Danso straight into Sunderland's starting line-up at Brentford

Newcastle United team news and injury latest ahead of the trip to face Leeds United

Matthias Jaissle is "in love" with what he's seen from Lewis Hall so far - and believes the England international will get even better for Newcastle United

SUNDERLAND have finally resolved Juan Riquelme Angulo’s visa and international registration situation, with the forward due to travel to England before the weekend.

KIM HELLBERG admits moulding Middlesbrough’s new-look squad in the early weeks of the season has been a major challenge – and is viewing the forthcoming lengthened international break as an opportunity for a ‘second pre-season’.