Newton Aycliffe20 Jan 2026Northern Lights illuminate North East skyGreen and pinks dazzle the sky above the north-east of England.20 Jan 202618 Jan 2026Plans to excavate 'world's oldest train platform'The platform looks like it is original to the building which dates to 1827, a charity says.18 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mumsMore children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Woman's murder trial delayed for medical testsPatricia Hewitt is remanded in custody while medical tests are carried out ahead of a trial in July.12 Jan 202611 Jan 2026Teen detectorist unearths medieval sword pommelLucas, 14, finds a medieval sword pommel during a search of a field in North Yorkshire.11 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Teesside stories you might have missedA pipe band's remarkable revival and blue paint in a waterway make headlines on Teesside.4 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Pipe band down to three members bounces backMembership is on the rise and includes one recruit who played the bagpipes for Queen Elizabeth II.1 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Council grant cuts will 'hit poorest settlements'Durham County Council is proposing to slash the money it gives out to some town and parish councils.17 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trustThe TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.11 Dec 2025...