Barnard Castle2 days agoFood banks visitors having to walk 'several miles'People in rural areas face long journeys to access food bank support, charities say.2 days ago13 Sept 2026Rural crime survey 'will shape priorities', says Durham police commissionerThe region's police chief said findings will be used to help direct resources and shape future action.13 Sept 202613 Sept 2026Police get throw lines after rise in river rescuesFirefighters train Durham Police officers in water safety techniques after a summer of incidents.13 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Bereaved dad who 'lost running spirit' to run GNRDavid Beadle, from Shildon in County Durham, says remembering his children will spur him on.4 Sept 202623 Aug 2026'Anywhere dog is wonderful, this is totally dog'Co-founder Rebecca Earle says this year's North East Dog Festival has been the biggest yet.23 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Hollywood stars in North East for farming thrillerIsabella Sermon, who was in the Jurassic World films, says "it's cool to get out of London".21 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizBabies, birds and Sir Bobby. Try your hand at our quiz of this week's North East and Cumbria news.16 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Reservoir water 'helps fishing' in dry weatherNorthumbrian Water has moved water from Hury Reservoir into the Tees while doing maintenance work.12 Aug 202611 Aug 2026When to see the eclipse in the North East and CumbriaEvents are held across north-east England and Cumbria for Wednesday's partial solar eclipse.11 Aug 2026...
