All AGLOW for Christmas as new festive light trail transforms Auckland Castle
See new festive attraction AGLOW where first visitors have been enjoying its sparkling light trail through the grounds of the castle in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
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Grandad ‘so proud’ of Braveheart County Durham teenager with genetic condition who tried to help save his mum
Edward Muncaster has a rare and life-limiting genetic condition that affects major organs like his heart, lungs and liver.
Consett NHS fundraiser launches Sri Lanka appeal to help villagers in ‘appalling conditions’
Jayne Lofthouse, a team secretary from County Durham, is a dedicated fundraiser, and this is her next project.
North East schools would rise in rankings if Government used ‘fairer’ system
A new "Fairer Schools Index" study has found that many North East schools would fare better if deprivation and other factors were taken into account
Emergency repairs to continue into Tuesday after smell of gas in County Durham
The A6072 between Shildon Mill and Redworth was closed on Sunday afternoon as Northern Gas Networks carried out the first phase of emergency repairs following a "utilities issue"
Westerhope FA Vase winner swaps football boots for firefighting equipment as he embarks on new career
Luke Carr, 31, won the FA Vase with Morpeth in 2016, but is set to start the next chapter of his career with a North East fire service
Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies to open Avon outlet in Newcastle and give away goody bags
Local Dragon’s Den favourite will be at Eldon Square for the launch of cosmetic brand’s third kiosk in the North East and there will be giveaways on the day
County Durham school hit by RAAC concrete crisis gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection
The school received Outstanding results in all five areas inspected in October
Newcastle travel LIVE: A1 crash sees both directions closed with emergency services on scene
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle’s roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Redworth incident LIVE: Fire crews at scene of ‘ongoing gas incident’ in County Durham
People in the local area have been asked to keep their doors and windows closed, while drivers have been asked to avoid the area. Follow for updates
