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Ex-Darlington officer offered to send pictures of his penis to 'teenage girls'

Aleks Stasiukiewicz

Aleks Stasiukiewicz

Mum's horror as she watched son's eye 'leak down his face' after firework exploded

The River Swale

The River Swale

Yorkshire Water

Yorkshire Water handed lowest environment rating as watchdog notes pollution failures

The vehicle being chased by police near Bishop Auckland

The vehicle being chased by police near Bishop Auckland

Dramatic moment 'stolen' Jeep stung in Bishop Auckland police chase as two arrested

Police and CSI are at the scene of a house on Balmer Hill, Gainford

Police and CSI are at the scene of a house on Balmer Hill, Gainford

Probe ongoing two months after drive-by shooting 'murder bid' in County Durham

A Bishop Auckland house is up for auction for just £1,000- but buyers will need to put in plenty of work to make it a home.

A Bishop Auckland house is up for auction for just £1,000- but buyers will need to put in plenty of work to make it a home.

See inside this Bishop Auckland home with garden which could be yours for just £1,000

Durham Constabulary

Man charged with burglary after £300 of goods allegedly taken from B&M in Darlington

A driver jailed for smashing into a seven-year-old boy on an e-bike and leaving him with a catastrophic brain injury has warned from prison about e-bikes.

A driver jailed for smashing into a seven-year-old boy on an e-bike and leaving him with a catastrophic brain injury has warned from prison about e-bikes.

Jailed Surron rider who left boy with brain injury in smash brands e-bikes ‘a weapon’

The butler leading the ghost tours at Kiplin Hall, between Northallerton and Scorton

The butler leading the ghost tours at Kiplin Hall, between Northallerton and Scorton

Ghostly children, moving chairs and a phantom butler await historic Kiplin Hall tours

The Warburtons lorry damaged the central reservation barriers

The Warburtons lorry damaged the central reservation barriers

Drivers face 50mph limit on A1(M) after Warburtons lorry crashed sparking repairs

Alison, aged 60, entered Coral Bookmakers on York Road, where she suffered a medical emergency and later died.

Alison, aged 60, entered Coral Bookmakers on York Road, where she suffered a medical emergency and later died.

Cleveland Police

Plea for bus row witnesses to come forward after woman died as police issue update

Honky Tonk's, on Albert Road in Middlesbrough

Honky Tonk's, on Albert Road in Middlesbrough

Building home to North East country night spot and sports bar on sale for £799,950

Darlington motorist Darren Wheelhouse was banned for 16 months and fined £120 after admitting two drug-driving offences involving cocaine in Darlington

Darlington motorist Darren Wheelhouse was banned for 16 months and fined £120 after admitting two drug-driving offences involving cocaine in Darlington

Darlington motorist banned for 16 months after drug-driving offences on North Road

Online sex offender Daniel Price jailed for flouting registration requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Online sex offender Daniel Price jailed for flouting registration requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

County Durham paedophile set up Telegram and Reddit accounts under fake names

A police officer

A police officer

Northumbria Police

Former PC allegedly used racist and misogynistic language when on dating app

Woman died days after being released from County Durham prison with no home to go to

Christopher Yates, jailed for four years, for shaking crying baby in his care, causing permanent brain damage

Christopher Yates, jailed for four years, for shaking crying baby in his care, causing permanent brain damage

Drunken dad who shook baby ‘with force of car crash’ has jail term increased

Durham County Council

Woman hit with £789 bill after rubbish dumped on County Durham farm track

The B&M store on Northgate in Darlington was closed after a burglary in which police say around £300 worth of items were stolen before a suspect was arrested.

The B&M store on Northgate in Darlington was closed after a burglary in which police say around £300 worth of items were stolen before a suspect was arrested.

Durham Constabulary

Man arrested after items worth £300 stolen from B&M Darlington and shop smashed up

News

Photos of youths previously posted by local councillors in Brotton, East Cleveland of young motorbikers covering their faces. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Photos of youths previously posted by local councillors in Brotton, East Cleveland of young motorbikers covering their faces. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Anti-social behaviour

Police say balaclava-clad youths are a 'blight' as councils consider crackdown

Amanda, Clive and their children

Amanda, Clive and their children

Is Our Farm Next Door ending? Amanda Owen's TV future after series four

Amanda and Clive Owen

Amanda and Clive Owen

Amanda and Clive Owen's lives now as Our Farm Next Door future remains unclear

Cleveland Police

Drug dealer who moved £97,533 through two bank accounts narrowly avoids jail

Sentence on sex offender Neil Kitchen for breaching court orders was adjourned until December at Teesside Crown Court

Sentence on sex offender Neil Kitchen for breaching court orders was adjourned until December at Teesside Crown Court

Teesside Crown Court

County Durham paedophile must wait to learn fate after breaching court order

Durham Police's call handlers have been praised for their often unseen efforts in keeping the force moving around the clock

Durham Police's call handlers have been praised for their often unseen efforts in keeping the force moving around the clock

Durham Constabulary

Inside Durham Police control room where staff have handled 217,000 calls this year

The breast cancer fundraiser at Space Pilates, Darlington

The breast cancer fundraiser at Space Pilates, Darlington

Darlington Pilates studio raises £1,200 for breast cancer during owner's treatment

Mark Stephenson, Karl Pemberton and Nik Tunley

Mark Stephenson, Karl Pemberton and Nik Tunley

The verdict: What John Healey's first Budget means for North East businesses

Peterlee magistrates were told defendant pushed a woman whose phone dropped to ground and smashed during a night out in Bishop Auckland

Peterlee magistrates were told defendant pushed a woman whose phone dropped to ground and smashed during a night out in Bishop Auckland

Peterlee Magistrates Court

Man assaulted woman and damaged phone after she tried to stop row in Bishop Auckland

A stock photo of a car steering wheel.

A stock photo of a car steering wheel.

Disqualified County Durham driver led police on chase on A167 through built-up area

The Turner Prize exhibition has attracted around 13,000 visitors in its first month

The Turner Prize exhibition has attracted around 13,000 visitors in its first month

Thousands flock to North East town as Turner Prize gives region culture boost

Ailsa Rutter, Director of Fresh and Balance

Ailsa Rutter, Director of Fresh and Balance

North East health campaigners welcome tough new laws to stop children accessing vapes

UK vaping crackdown: Tobacco and Vapes Act bans nicotine-free vapes and nicotine pouches for under-18s, plus giveaways, discounts and vending machines

UK vaping crackdown: Tobacco and Vapes Act bans nicotine-free vapes and nicotine pouches for under-18s, plus giveaways, discounts and vending machines

Tougher vape protections for children come into force across North East from today

Sir Geoffrey Boycott with Mark Christon (left) and Chris West with signed shirts.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott with Mark Christon (left) and Chris West with signed shirts.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott goes extra mile for grassroots cricket in North East

County Durham man Liam Armstrong, of Cockfield fined for threatening two men in Staindrop under the Public Order Act

County Durham man Liam Armstrong, of Cockfield fined for threatening two men in Staindrop under the Public Order Act

County Durham man ordered to pay £1,154 after threatening two men

Sean Bell is backing Durham County Council’s ‘he thrives’ campaign after taking up rowing following his Parkinson’s diagnosis

Sean Bell is backing Durham County Council’s ‘he thrives’ campaign after taking up rowing following his Parkinson’s diagnosis

County Durham man with Parkinson’s backs wellbeing campaign after taking up rowing

Kristie Graham and Natalie Wiley at the Fitfam gym, South Shields

Kristie Graham and Natalie Wiley at the Fitfam gym, South Shields

How two North East friends turned heartbreaking loss into a force for good

Controversial concrete planters in Redcar to be removed.

Controversial concrete planters in Redcar to be removed.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Controversial North East high street planters finally removed amid safety concerns

Sir Phil Redmond, creator of Brookside and Hollyoaks, is set to visit Stockton as the borough's Town of Culture 2029 bid reaches a key stage.

Sir Phil Redmond, creator of Brookside and Hollyoaks, is set to visit Stockton as the borough's Town of Culture 2029 bid reaches a key stage.

UK Town of Culture 2028

Hollyoaks and Grange Hill creator coming to Teesside ahead Town of Culture decision

A viral creator has given Darlington's newest trendy food spot his seal of approval.

A viral creator has given Darlington's newest trendy food spot his seal of approval.

Cornmill Shopping Centre

'Darlo doing bits': Manchester social media star highlights town's 'Nando's viral'

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after woman 'attacked by stranger'

A fire burns inside a Durham County Council bin wagon in Shildon after batteries or vapes were discarded incorrectly.

A fire burns inside a Durham County Council bin wagon in Shildon after batteries or vapes were discarded incorrectly.

County Durham residents issued Halloween warning over batteries and vapes

Baby hedgehog found in industrial estate dropped off at rescue centre in Greggs box

Plans to turn ex JLR car showroom into petrol station at Teesside retail hotspot

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Ghostly children, moving chairs and a phantom butler await historic Kiplin Hall tours

'Stolen' Jeep stung in Bishop Auckland police chase after farm targeted

Former PC allegedly used racist and misogynistic language when on dating app

Biker flung 12ft in air on County Durham road after head-on crash with car on bend

Patrick Gouldsbrough

Yorkshire Water handed lowest environment rating as watchdog notes pollution failures

What stand-in Darlington boss Terry Mitchell is hoping for after weekend success

Amelia Anderson

Take a look inside North Yorkshire's newest attraction as it opens to the public

Sport

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle

Newcastle United FC

Will Osula update & Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle verdict on 'shocking' Everton defeat

Newcastle's players before the Carabao Cup tie at Everton

Newcastle's players before the Carabao Cup tie at Everton

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle player who was ineffective & teammate who hasn't built on promising summer

Everton's Thierno Barry lashes in the third goal against Newcastle

Everton's Thierno Barry lashes in the third goal against Newcastle

Newcastle United FC

The Newcastle United flaws that were ruthlessly exposed by Everton on miserable night

Everton's Jack Grealish

Everton's Jack Grealish

Newcastle United FC

Everton release Jack Grealish statement ahead of Newcastle Carabao Cup tie

Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear

Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear

Middlesbrough FC

Will Lankshear: 'I love Middlesbrough - joining was the best decision of my life'

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Business

Mark Stephenson, Karl Pemberton and Nik Tunley

Mark Stephenson, Karl Pemberton and Nik Tunley

The verdict: What John Healey's first Budget means for North East businesses

Kristie Graham and Natalie Wiley at the Fitfam gym, South Shields

Kristie Graham and Natalie Wiley at the Fitfam gym, South Shields

How two North East friends turned heartbreaking loss into a force for good

The Bellway North East charity ball raised more than £100,000 for Cancer Research UK and Variety.

The Bellway North East charity ball raised more than £100,000 for Cancer Research UK and Variety.

North East housebuilder's charity ball raises more than £100,000 for good causes

Inside Newcastle's former police station as Hotel Gotham prepares to open restored courtrooms and luxury spaces

Inside Newcastle's former police station as Hotel Gotham prepares to open restored courtrooms and luxury spaces

Ex North East courtroom and police station transformed into unique five-star hotel

County Durham firm ARM Pipetek seeks to move 12 goods vehicles and a trailer to Peterlee under an amended operator’s licence. Objections close November 17.

County Durham firm ARM Pipetek seeks to move 12 goods vehicles and a trailer to Peterlee under an amended operator’s licence. Objections close November 17.

County Durham firm plans to move lorry operations to Peterlee - public notice

From left: Lisa Wall, business engagement and account manager at Business Durham; Claire Pottle-Hall, employment and development adviser at Employability Durham; Debbie Watson, employability officer at Employability Durham; Cllr Karen Allison, Durham

From left: Lisa Wall, business engagement and account manager at Business Durham; Claire Pottle-Hall, employment and development adviser at Employability Durham; Debbie Watson, employability officer at Employability Durham; Cllr Karen Allison, Durham

Help still available for County Durham factory workers after shock closure

Sunderland Business Week brought hundreds of people together for five days of events across the city

Sunderland Business Week brought hundreds of people together for five days of events across the city

Hundreds attend Sunderland Business Week as event hailed a success

Echo Memories

The butler leading the ghost tours at Kiplin Hall, between Northallerton and Scorton

The butler leading the ghost tours at Kiplin Hall, between Northallerton and Scorton

Ghostly children, moving chairs and a phantom butler await historic Kiplin Hall tours

The Great Ayton community pays tribute to Captain James Cook at his statue on High Green

The Great Ayton community pays tribute to Captain James Cook at his statue on High Green

Great Ayton remembers Captain Cook with annual service and wreath-laying ceremony

The Vulcan bomber at the North East Sea, Land & Air Museum, Sunderland, by Northern Perspectives

The Vulcan bomber at the North East Sea, Land & Air Museum, Sunderland, by Northern Perspectives

NORTHERN PERSPECTIVES

Drone's eye view of Cold War nuclear bomber that made its final flight to Sunderland

hildon Railway Institute has secured almost £770,000 for urgent repairs to its historic home

hildon Railway Institute has secured almost £770,000 for urgent repairs to its historic home

Historic County Durham railway institute secures £769,771 boost for urgent repairs

The memorial in St Oswald’s churchyard recalls Jane and Captain Forster Hempseed, who lost their lives in the 1859 shipwreck

The memorial in St Oswald’s churchyard recalls Jane and Captain Forster Hempseed, who lost their lives in the 1859 shipwreck

MIDWEEK MEMORIES

Object of the Week

Durham churchyard stone tells heartbreaking story of a shipwreck half a world away

Fallen North Yorkshire Police Officers honoured with Dedicated Memorial Plaque at Eden Camp

Fallen North Yorkshire Police Officers honoured with Dedicated Memorial Plaque at Eden Camp

North Yorkshire Police

Plaque unveiled at Eden Camp to honour fallen North Yorkshire police officers

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The butler leading the ghost tours at Kiplin Hall, between Northallerton and Scorton

Ghostly children, moving chairs and a phantom butler await historic Kiplin Hall tours

Storm damage. A writer argues Britain should put greater emphasis on tackling the climate crisis and improving resilience to extreme weather

Letters to the editor

Britain must put climate resilience before sabre-rattling and military spending

Mark Stephenson, Karl Pemberton and Nik Tunley

The verdict: What John Healey's first Budget means for North East businesses

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Amanda, Clive and their children

Amanda, Clive and their children

Is Our Farm Next Door ending? Amanda Owen's TV future after series four

Amanda and Clive Owen

Amanda and Clive Owen

Amanda and Clive Owen's lives now as Our Farm Next Door future remains unclear

The Turner Prize exhibition has attracted around 13,000 visitors in its first month

The Turner Prize exhibition has attracted around 13,000 visitors in its first month

Thousands flock to North East town as Turner Prize gives region culture boost

Most recently, the family-run restaurant added Gateshead-raised historian David Olusoga to its list of celebrity clientele.

Most recently, the family-run restaurant added Gateshead-raised historian David Olusoga to its list of celebrity clientele.

121-year-old North East chippy loved by Celebrity Traitors finalist and Royal Family

Honky Tonk's, on Albert Road in Middlesbrough

Honky Tonk's, on Albert Road in Middlesbrough

Building home to North East country night spot and sports bar on sale for £799,950

Sir Phil Redmond, creator of Brookside and Hollyoaks, is set to visit Stockton as the borough's Town of Culture 2029 bid reaches a key stage.

Sir Phil Redmond, creator of Brookside and Hollyoaks, is set to visit Stockton as the borough's Town of Culture 2029 bid reaches a key stage.

UK Town of Culture 2028

Hollyoaks and Grange Hill creator coming to Teesside ahead Town of Culture decision

A viral creator has given Darlington's newest trendy food spot his seal of approval.

A viral creator has given Darlington's newest trendy food spot his seal of approval.

Cornmill Shopping Centre

'Darlo doing bits': Manchester social media star highlights town's 'Nando's viral'

National News

Sir Patrick Stewart (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir Patrick Stewart (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to ‘respected and beloved’ Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir Patrick Stewart (Mike Egerton/PA)

Dame Harriet Walter: World is going to be very poor without Sir Patrick Stewart

The manosphere has contributed to violence against women and girls, a report said (Tim Goode/PA)

The manosphere has contributed to violence against women and girls, a report said (Tim Goode/PA)

Manosphere must be treated as public health problem similar to smoking – experts

Sir Patrick Stewart (Ian West/PA)

Sir Patrick Stewart (Ian West/PA)

Patrick Stewart: Before accepting Star Trek fame, his first love was Shakespeare

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Government working flat out to reduce welfare bill, PM says after cost warnings

Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Poundland to appoint administrators with thousands of jobs at risk

Tánaiste Simon Harris said he is confident in the security arrangements being made for two major EU events in Dublin next month (Brian Lawless/PA)

Tánaiste Simon Harris said he is confident in the security arrangements being made for two major EU events in Dublin next month (Brian Lawless/PA)

Ireland is capable and prepared to protect EU leaders at Dublin summits – Harris

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