10+ hour, 57+ min ago   (822+ words) A North East couple hope to help other families after the heartbreaking loss of their son. Aleem Ditta and his wife Alina Pervez, both 25, from Middlesbrough, were devastated at the loss of their first child, Noah Aleem Ditta, in April…...

10+ hour, 57+ min ago   (555+ words) ONE of the North East’s best-known business leaders has praised the “incredible” progress of a development to transform a farm into a training and employment hub for autistic people. Sir Peter Vardy has been a leading supporter of the vision…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (274+ words) A rainy dog walk in Northumberland led to a decision, and now that decision has earned national recognition. Nigel Green, a volunteer from Slaley, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Land Trust for his dedication to conservation…...

22+ hour, 57+ min ago   (135+ words) Crowds have flocked to Stanhope show this weekend, enjoying livestock competitions, rural crafts, and agricultural displays. The popular show brings together British farming, rural skills and a wide range of activities including dog agility tests, stunt drivers, llama walks and…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (723+ words) Eighty seven new homes will be built in Brotton, East Cleveland after councillors granted planning permission. Developer Gleeson Regeneration Limited submitted the plans for farmland south of Alford Road and west of Kilton Lane to Redcar and Cleveland Council last…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (485+ words) Hundreds of bereaved military relatives will travel free by train this Remembrance weekend under a scheme helping them honour loved ones who died serving in the Armed Forces. For the first time, one next of kin of each service person…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (622+ words) A former detective inspector who turned to yoga after stress forced her to retire early from policing is preparing to open a new studio in Darlington. Caroline Shields, 50, from Darlington, said the idea behind the studio was to create a…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (390+ words) A County Durham great-grandmother who once worked in munitions has celebrated her 103rd birthday with family and care home staff. Clara Harrison marked her birthday at Brancepeth Court, Willington Care Village, on September 3, including a trip to Lanchester Garden Centre. Clara…...

4+ day, 27+ min ago   (503+ words) Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay their respects to PC Tom Clough, who was killed in the line of duty on the A66. The officer died alongside his colleague, PC Matthew Blades when their marked police car was hit head-on by…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (294+ words) A seven-year-old is set to take on the Mini Great North Run to raise funds for the team that has supported her since she was a baby. Rose Durant, from Billingham, was inspired by her mum’s efforts in the main…...