2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (431+ words) World number two Luke Humphries said his rise to the top of darts would never have been possible had he not opened up about his mental health struggles. Humphries, who has teamed up with the Samaritans to mark World Suicide…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (304+ words) A number of North East Beefeater restaurants are set to close permanently tomorrow (Thursday, September 10) as part of a major shake-up of the hospitality sector. Sites in Darlington, Whitley Bay, Stockton, and Durham will shut down as part of a…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (530+ words) Fresh plans are being developed for a new community of around 3,500 homes between York and Selby. Escrick Park Estate is progressing plans for Heronby on land west of Escrick, with proposals also expected to include schools, a health centre, country…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (490+ words) A Darlington bakery says it cannot keep up with demand for its school cake and custard slices as customers flock in for traditional favourites. Bank Top Bakery on Victoria Road has been shortlisted in The Northern Echo’s Best Bakery category,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (324+ words) A multimillion-pound deal to replace gritters and other winter maintenance vehicles used on North Yorkshire’s roads is set to be approved, following preparations for winter road treatment across the county. North Yorkshire Council’s shareholder committee will be asked next week…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (633+ words) A grieving Bishop Auckland woman says her mum died days after being discharged hospital, despite being told by nurses that her mum wasn't dying. Rosie Bright from Coundon, says it took an NHS trust four-and-a-half years to respond to a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (488+ words) Saltburn visitors can grab a cup of tea or coffee for just £1.50 at the Beach Hut Cafe. (Image: Archives) A seaside café tucked away in East Cleveland is becoming the go-to spot to grab a hot drink by the coast,…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (429+ words) A coffee shop in Newcastle has been named one of the best places you can paddleboard to. Paddle UK has released a list of hidden pubs and coffee shops you can visit while paddleboarding, as more people give up busy…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (649+ words) A County Durham Italian restaurant has announced it will close its doors after six years, following what its owners described as an “incredibly difficult decision”. Perla Nera, on Hope Street in Crook, has served customers since 2020 and announced the news…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (338+ words) A Darlington care home which boasts of serving residents “home-cooked food made with fresh ingredients" has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating after inspectors found major improvements were needed. The Gardens Care Home, in Pondfield Close, was visited by…...