20+ hour, 28+ min ago   (315+ words) A popular Middlesbrough restaurant has changed hands, with the former owners moving on to a new chapter after an "unforgettable journey". Vicki Busby, Carl Blake and Rachel McLaine, the team behind The Birdcage, confirmed the sale in a social media…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (390+ words) A County Durham great-grandmother who once worked in munitions has celebrated her 103rd birthday with family and care home staff. Clara Harrison marked her birthday at Brancepeth Court, Willington Care Village, on September 3, including a trip to Lanchester Garden Centre. Clara…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (290+ words) A Bishop Auckland bakery has been shortlisted for a North East award. The Hedgehog Bakery, on Newgate Street is in the running for The Northern Echo’s Best Bakery award. The bakery offers a wide selection of products, including cookie pizzas,…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (294+ words) A seven-year-old is set to take on the Mini Great North Run to raise funds for the team that has supported her since she was a baby. Rose Durant, from Billingham, was inspired by her mum’s efforts in the main…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (354+ words) A Darlington man has conquered Mount Kilimanjaro after 14 months of preparation to support a mental health charity. Joel Hutchinson reached the 5,895-metre summit for Darlington Mind, raising more than £4,000 through a wider fundraising campaign. The journey began when Darlington Mind…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (368+ words) A group of family members and friends will walk 16 miles to Durham Cathedral this month in memory of a woman who spent more than two decades living with cancer. More than 30 people are expected to take part in the charity…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (222+ words) Nine North East postcodes have been named among this week’s lucky winners in the Postcode Lottery. The 9 postcodes from the region won £1,000 each in recent draws, with cash prizes going to residents across County Durham. Some of the lucky winners…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (676+ words) A County Durham charity is celebrating the highest honour awarded to voluntary groups in the UK after its volunteers were recognised for their life-changing work supporting people and families in their town. Foundation For Good in Consett has received The…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (526+ words) A well-known North East family is preparing to celebrate four decades at the helm of a landmark hotel with a special bank holiday weekend event, bringing together old friends, loyal customers and generations of guests. The Bradley family will mark…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (551+ words) Residents and staff from eight care homes across Darlington came together for an afternoon of competition at the town’s second ‘care home Olympics.’ The event was held at Firthmoor Community Centre on Friday, August 21, following the success of the games…...