Horden3 days agoSir Ian McKellen opens former pit village theatreThe Lord of the Rings actor says Horden should be "proud" of its new theatre.3 days ago4 days agoSir Ian McKellen opens former pit village theatreThe company has a new theatre space opened by Sir Ian McKellen and offers paid work to local actors.4 days ago5 Apr 2026Bricks thrown at police officers in street disorderPockets of violence broke out after a large group of people gathered in a street, police say.5 Apr 202615 Mar 2026In Pictures: Sea views under changing skiesBBC Weather Watchers share scenes of serenity from the sea shores of northern England.15 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Four charged with sale of fake Covid-19 passportsThe four suspects, from County Durham and Middlesbrough, will appear in court next week.27 Feb 202626 Feb 2026The families forced to move hundreds of miles for a homeCouncils say a lack of housing in London means they have to move people to north-east England.26 Feb 202618 Feb 2026'Just push us into the sea': The frustration of an area failed by politicsIn Horden, County Durham, Westminster slogans have long been left unmet as the population has plummeted.18 Feb 202625 Jan 2026Photographers capture all the weathers in one weekPhotography enthusiasts have been snapping the changing weather across the region.25 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Council grant cuts will 'hit poorest settlements'Durham County Council is proposing to slash the money it gives out to some town and parish councils.17 Dec 2025...