Police hunt underway after woman grabbed and dragged to ground near park play area Police are searching for a man who grabbed a woman and dragged her to the floor in broad daylight as she walked in a park in Stockton.

Police hunt underway after woman grabbed and dragged to ground near park play area

Gang in 4x4 rammed pair in car before 'ferocious' machete attack, murder trial hears Anthony Dickons died days after an incident on Orme Court, North Ormesby, in November 2025

Gang in 4x4 rammed pair in car before 'ferocious' machete attack, murder trial hears

Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded' Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.

Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'

North East-born businessman joins football club as new joint-owner Hartlepool‑born Stephen Paylor has joined Gateshead as joint‑owner after 20 years in the United States.

North East-born businessman joins football club as new joint-owner

James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.

James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms

Former Durham County Councillor leaves Reform UK to become an independent member

Five more arrested after person hit by car and street 'brawl' involving weapons Five more people have been arrested after a series of incidents in Middlesbrough where a person was hit by a car and reports of a fight with bladed weapons.

Five more arrested after person hit by car and street 'brawl' involving weapons

Arrests update after pedestrian hit by car ahead of street weapons brawl in Borough Road One man has been charged with affray, driving with no insurance and no licence and is due to appear at magistrates' court on Wednesday

Arrests update after pedestrian hit by car ahead of street weapons brawl in Borough Road

Beach footpath reopens after WW2 ordnance found A clean-up operation has finished after the suspected ordnance was discovered on a beach.

Beach footpath reopens after WW2 ordnance found

Alzheimer's patient raising awareness by writing Michael Booth was diagnosed aged 46 and is using his lived experience to inform health services.

Alzheimer's patient raising awareness by writing

Man, 27, to stand trial after crash involving BMW kills pensioner Stockton BMW driver denies causing the death of an elderly pensioner following a collision in Hartlepool.

Man, 27, to stand trial after crash involving BMW kills pensioner

Jewellery concept store opens at Metrocentre this week Jewellery giant Lovisa is opening its first North East concept store at Metrocentre, Gateshead – only the third of its kind in the UK

Jewellery concept store opens at Metrocentre this week

Schoolgirl in hospital following North East rail incident as headteacher issues statement An ambulance was sent to the scene with an air ambulance and police responding after reports of a 'casualty on the tracks'

Schoolgirl in hospital following North East rail incident as headteacher issues statement

Teenager seriously injured in railway accident The teenager was airlifted to the RVI where they remain in a life-threatening condition, BTP says.

Teenager seriously injured in railway accident

Photography competition to celebrate wildlife Amateur photographers are asked to capture images of the "incredible wildlife" in the Tees Valley.

Photography competition to celebrate wildlife

Stockton man appears at Teesside Crown Court over the death of Hartlepool pedestrian, 79 A motorist is due to stand trial next year over the death of a Hartlepool pensioner.

Stockton man appears at Teesside Crown Court over the death of Hartlepool pedestrian, 79

East Durham residents facing fuel poverty are offered renewable energy lifeline Energy advisors at the East Durham Trust are hoping to help hard-pressed households make the most of grants and support as bills rise on the back of the Iran war.

East Durham residents facing fuel poverty are offered renewable energy lifeline

Updates as schoolgirl fighting for life after incident on North East rail line A schoolgirl has been airlifted to hospital following the incident on Wednesday morning

Updates as schoolgirl fighting for life after incident on North East rail line

INQUEST: Neighbour heard 'pre-recorded message' coming from Stockton home at centre of OAP murder probe Dorothy Wall's provisional medical cause of death is currently 'unascertained pending further investigation', Teesside Coroner's Court heard

INQUEST: Neighbour heard 'pre-recorded message' coming from Stockton home at centre of OAP murder probe

No such thing as a 'free pee' as North Yorkshire public toilet charges agreed A meeting heard that entry fees were needed to provide a better toilet infrastructure

No such thing as a 'free pee' as North Yorkshire public toilet charges agreed

Cleveland Police say 'We will not tolerate this kind of behaviour' as graffiti covered car burnt out in Hartlepool Police say they will not tolerate antisocial behaviour after a graffiti covered car was set on fire on a busy Hartlepool road.

Cleveland Police say 'We will not tolerate this kind of behaviour' as graffiti covered car burnt out in Hartlepool

Teenage girl fighting for her life after incident on rail lines in Shildon A girl has been airlifted to hospital after an incident near Shildon trainlines, causing the closure on the tracks.

Teenage girl fighting for her life after incident on rail lines in Shildon

LIVE - No trains between Darlington and Bishop Auckland after incident sees air ambulance attend There are currently no trains running between Darlington and Bishop Auckland both ways after an incident near Shildon, which has saw the air ambulance attend.

LIVE - No trains between Darlington and Bishop Auckland after incident sees air ambulance attend

Darlington boxer Troy Williamson champions academy keeping kids 'on track' Darlington boxer Troy Williamson is highlighting a sports academy’s work as he champions the way its programmes are transforming the lives of vulnerable young people

Darlington boxer Troy Williamson champions academy keeping kids 'on track'

Darlington mum joins Westminster silent vigil for lobular cancer research Darlington mother Katie Swinburne is taking part in a silent vigil in Westminster to raise awareness of lobular breast cancer, joining 22 women to represent the number diagnosed each day in the UK.

Darlington mum joins Westminster silent vigil for lobular cancer research

Darlington bookseller to tackle London Marathon for children's reading charity Darlington Waterstones bookseller Francesco Volpe will run the London Marathon on April 26 to raise funds for BookTrust.

Darlington bookseller to tackle London Marathon for children's reading charity

Chilly start, sunny spells and light winds on the way for Darlington Wednesday in Darlington is set to be fair but cool, with a cloudy start giving way to brighter spells for many.

Chilly start, sunny spells and light winds on the way for Darlington

Where are the roadworks in Darlington today as utility and highway works continue Several roads in and around Darlington are closed on April 15 for utility and highway works, including Carmel Road South, West Auckland Road and Rotary Way.

Where are the roadworks in Darlington today as utility and highway works continue

'Amazing' Darlington sandwich shop scoops Echo top spot for second year running A Darlington sandwich shop has scooped The Northern Echo’s Best Sandwich Shop top spot for a second year in a row.

'Amazing' Darlington sandwich shop scoops Echo top spot for second year running

Darlington school football teams one step away from achieving Wembley dream A Darlington under-11s football team is one game away from the chance to play at Wembley.

Darlington school football teams one step away from achieving Wembley dream