Two Emus escape from Gripps Farm in Brotton, Cleveland
The owner of two emus that have escaped from Gripps Farm in Brotton has warned the public to not approach the birds.
Victim of catfish abuser describes anger her photo used to lure others
A woman who was abused as a teenager by one of the world’s most prolific catfish abusers has described her anger that he used her photograph to lure other victims. Alexander McCartney, from Newry in ...
Strictly’s Chris McCausland: We have low expectations of those with disabilities
Chris McCausland has said that there are “low expectations of people with disabilities” following him being praised for a black-out dance on Strictly Come Dancing.
Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign
Henry Faure-Walker, Newsquest CEO, said: “It has been a delight to support the NSPCC throughout this year – and I hope that we can spread some festive cheer by helping them to raise as much funds as ...
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Closing down signs taken down at Darlington House of Fraser
A deal has officially been agreed for House of Fraser to remain in the historic Darlington Binns building. Last month, The Northern Echo revealed that the chain had “agreed terms” to remain in the ...
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Starmer in Paris for Armistice Day commemoration
Sir Keir Starmer is in Paris to mark Armistice Day, while events will take place across the UK to commemorate the end of the First World War. The Prime Minister met French President Emmanuel Macron as ...
How Darlington honoured its WW1 heroes with a controversial medal
DURING the First World War, Darlington commemorated the bravest of its war heroes by presenting them with a gold medal.
Pension Credit increased rates for 1.4million people
The Standard Minimum Guarantee for Pension Credit is one of the payments that will increase by 4.1%, in line with the increase in Average Weekly Earnings in the year to May to July 2024. This also ...
Michael O’Leary doubles down: ‘Teachers not the best people to deliver change’
The Ryanair boss also said that Media Minister Catherine Martin would be ‘far better off back in the classroom’.
2024 set to be hottest year on record as temperatures breach 1.5C threshold
The WMO said that while long-term warming measured over decades remains below 1.5C, the past 10 years are the warmest on record, ocean heat reached new records in 2023, sea-level rise is accelerating, ...
Near freezing temperatures in Durham and Darlington
The Met Office has forecast near freezing temperatures are set to be felt across Darlington and wider County Durham today.
Pakistan suspends rail services in south-west after deadly station bombing
Pakistan’s railways suspended all train services on Monday to and from a south-western province where a suicide bombing at a train station over the weekend killed 26 people, including soldiers and ...