Acclaimed chef Tommy Banks will kick off this year’s Sunderland Restaurant Week with a headline event at the Stadium of Light.

ROB Edwards has lifted the lid on his Rockliffe discussions with Micah Hamilton and told of his desire to help the former Manchester City youngster realise his potential at Middlesbrough.

A County Durham man has donated his bone marrow to a young boy in Australia, giving him a second chance at life. Kanwaljit 'Kam' Saundh, 48, from Consett, made the life-saving donation through DKMS, a ...

A County Durham pensioner is to stand trial on a child rape charge, but not for almost two years.

The breakthrough was hailed as ‘wonderful’ and a ‘perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s’ by scientists who worked on it.

Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album called The Life Of A Showgirl. No release date has been revealed for the album, which was announced on the US singer’s website after a countdown timer ...

A Darlington shop has been handed a zero food hygiene rating. Magazin Romanesc was told urgent improvement was necessary after food safety officers visited on July 1.  The North Road store, which ...

An inspirational grandad has set a new British athletics record – at the age of 90. Ian Barnes, of Darlington, has achieved a new UK 800 metres record of 4 minutes 34.4 seconds in the 90 to ...

Darlington-born chef Ruth Hansom, head chef at Hansom Restaurant in Bedale, has reached the final of the National Chef of the Year competition, ...

The family of a girl left severely disabled at birth are tackling a medical compensation battle, after being forced to fly to the other side of ...

Pet Blood Bank UK is urging North East dog owners to register their pets as blood donors, with Copeland Vets in Stockton.

Dogs Trust Darlington warns UK dog owners that a 'smiling' dog may be showing early signs of heatstroke. Learn symptoms, risks, and urgent care tips.