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Holywell Village First School to build its first kitchen after 90 years
After operating without an onsite kitchen since 1938, Holywell Village First School has secured funding to build its own catering facilitie…
County Durham mother gives birth to son at Sedgefield petrol station
Sarah Frost was on her way to the University Hospital of North Tees when she realised her baby was arriving sooner than expected. Her partn…
Kevin Bablee returns home to London after successful heart transplant in Newcastle
After spending over a year at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital, 59-year-old Kevin Bablee is finally returning home following a successful heart…
County Durham entrepreneur secures Ocado deal after Dragons' Den rejection
After failing to secure investment on Dragons' Den in 2022, Mark Wong has grown his alcohol-free beer brand, Impossibrew, to a point where …
County Durham tourism grows to £1.48b as visitor numbers reach 22 million
County Durham welcomed 22 million visitors in 2025, marking a third consecutive year of growth for the local tourism sector. With the indus…
Blyth Spartans AFC to host community takeover at Blyth Links parkrun
Blyth Spartans AFC is bringing its senior management, first team players, and junior squads to the Blyth Links parkrun this June for a club…
Northumberland County Council to open new residential home for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has approved a £2.1 million plan to convert a property in Ulgham into a residential home for four children. B…
North East tourism sector reaches £7.1bn value as visitor numbers hit 70 million
The North East welcomed over 70 million visitors in 2025, with the region's tourism industry growing to a total value of £7.13 billion. Thi…
Hebburn shipyard sold as part of major maritime acquisition
The A&P shipyard in Hebburn has been acquired by the maritime group Balaena as part of a deal uniting several major UK dockyards. The new o…
Dudley great-grandmother Hilda Hindmarsh celebrates her 100th birthday
Hilda Hindmarsh marked her 100th birthday in North Tyneside with a surprise visit from local schoolchildren who arrived to sing and deliver…
North East NHS clinic offers new clinical trials for treatment-resistant depression
The CAPE clinic at the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust is offering patients access to experimental treatments, including t…
Whitley Bay Metro footbridge reopens after three-year restoration
The listed footbridge at Whitley Bay Metro Station has reopened to passengers following extensive repairs to damage caused by Storm Otto. T…