Meet the dogs starting 2025 in North East kennels as they wait to find a forever home
Meet the adorable dogs looking for their forever home. Could you help make 2025 the year they finally find loving owners?
County Durham
All the North East criminals starting the New Year in jail after being imprisoned in December
Many criminals were sent to prison in December 2024 for offences ranging from attempted murder and manslaughter to sex offences and assault
Stanley children’s play area destroyed in fire as Durham Police investigate blaze
The play equipment in South Moor Memorial Park was irreparably damaged when a blaze started at around 9pm on Saturday
In Pictures: Waves, surfers and paddleboarders among North East coastal shots captured in 2024
Take a look through some of the stunning coastal shots taken this year
Food and drink venues voted by you as best in Newcastle and the North East to visit in 2025
From the region’s favourite fish and chips to the best cake you can find in Newcastle, here are the top restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and shops according to readers
All the North East people named in King’s New Year Honours List 2025
New Year Honours, including MBEs, OBEs, CBEs and BEMs, have been awarded to people from areas including Northumberland, County Durham, Gateshead and North Tyneside
Meet the unsung North East heroes celebrated in King’s New Year Honours List 2025
Announcing the awards, Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged how ‘ordinary people go out and do extraordinary things for their communities’
Police release image of man they want to speak to after several shoplifting incidents in Stanley
Durham Constabulary want to speak to Colin Lowery, who is also wanted for breaching a court order
Meet the County Durham Olympic medallist rower who has been busy since Paris
Lauren Irwin, from Peterlee, won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the summer, in the women’s eight event.
North East New Year bin collection dates revealed – When yours will be collected
Bin collection changes over the New Year period have been revealed – here’s what to expect
