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Supporting Local Lives: Caddick Construction’s Generous Gift to St Cuthbert’s Hospice
A Durham charity that provides free care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses has received a funding boost from regional contractor, Caddick Construction Group. The £3,600 donation has been made to St Cuthbert’s Hospice and will go towards the provision of specialist end-of-life car...
Two men arrested after 'disturbance' at Durham city pub
Police were called to The Water House pub in the city centre at around 6pm on April 25 following reports of a 'disturbance'
Banks Homes is building 150 new homes at Station Road in West Rainton
Work is underway on the creation of a new County Durham housing development.
Amazing winners and all the celebrations from Ramside Hall event
The Northern Echo celebrated the very best of North East business last night.
A1(M) Bowburn crash LIVE: Lane reopens in County Durham
Reports are coming in of an incident on the A1(M) in County Durham. We'll bring you updates.
Gateshead man fined for £18,000 illegal tobacco haul
A Gateshead man has been fined after he was caught with £18,000 of illegal tobacco products in his car by police last year.
How the Oakenshaw Wildlife Reserve in Willington was created
After operating the Hundred Acre surface mine near Willington in the 1990s, Banks Mining created the Oakenshaw Wildlife Reserve.
Weardale Lithium puts in plans for site at Eastgate in County Durham
Weardale Lithium based in County Durham, UK, has announced a planning application to Durham County Council for the phased construction of a lithium extraction plant at Eastgate in Weardale, County Durham.
North East mayoral election: What it means for County Durham
People in County Durham will join thousands of others in the North East later this week to vote for a new mayor.
Durham care home resident's advice to younger generation
As part of a humorous and heartfelt video series, The DurhamGate Care Home has shared staff at the facility asking questions to 86-year-old resident Muriel.
Plenty of networking at Ramside Hall for BUSINESSiQ Awards
networking images from BUSINESSiQ Awards night
Klute in Durham City closed after more than 40 years
A Durham nightclub has closed its doors after more than 40 years of trading after people, including Dominic Cummings, said 'farewell'.
Man dies following medical incident in Blackhall Colliery
A man has died following a ‘medical incident’ outside the Co-op on Middle Street in Blackhall Colliery
Football charity foundations join North East Knife Crime Taskforce
Charity wings of two of the region’s biggest football clubs are putting traditional rivalries aside to team up with the Northern Echo’s pioneering taskforce to tackle knife crime.
14 Durham and Darlington drivers fined in court this month
Here are the 14 Darlington and Durham drivers fined in court this month.
County Durham man had arsenal of weapons stashed in his home
A County Durham man found with an arsenal of weapons and ammunition stashed in his home has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Five 'underrated' venues for fish and chips in County Durham
Five underrated fish and chip shops you need to visit in County Durham
Fans of Durham nightclub Klute branded 'worst in Europe' react to closure news
'Happy memories' and 'indescribable grief' - reaction to the loss of Klute which has been part of Durham city centre nightlife for decades
Triumphant Trek: Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Raises Over £7,800 for St Cuthbert’s Hospice
On Saturday 13th April, 26 fundraisers took part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks raising £7,856 for local charity, St Cuthbert’s Hospice. The team conquered Pen Y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, with 13 people managing to complete the whole challenge, in under 12 hours! Trekkers included colleagu...
Five 'underrated' venues for a Sunday roast in County Durham
If you've already exhausted a lot of the very best places, you might be looking for something a little different.