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Leanne Park.

NAMED - Man charged with murder of Darlington mum Leanne Park

Durham Police officer Haydyn Brunsdon leaving Teesside Magistrates' Court.

Durham Police officer Haydyn Brunsdon leaving Teesside Magistrates' Court.

Durham Police officer appears in court charged with child sex offences

Leanne Park was found dead above a pub in Darlington

Leanne Park was found dead above a pub in Darlington

Family tribute to mum 'loved by everyone' who was 'murdered' above Darlington pub

Anthony Gillan.

Anthony Gillan.

Durham Crown Court

Boozy thug 'flipped' punching and slapping partner after returning home from wedding

Emergency services at Northgate, Darlington this morning (September 26)

Emergency services at Northgate, Darlington this morning (September 26)

Man taken to hospital with upper-body injuries after Darlington assault

A biker was airlifted to hospital after falling off his bike near a quarry.

A biker was airlifted to hospital after falling off his bike near a quarry.

Biker airlifted to hospital after fall at County Durham quarry sparks 999 response

Crowds gathered for an official ceremony to reopen Whorlton Bridge including a brass band and folk singers.

Crowds gathered for an official ceremony to reopen Whorlton Bridge including a brass band and folk singers.

Reopening of historic County Durham bridge is 'like Berlin Wall coming down'

Leanne (inset) who was 'murdered' in Darlington

Leanne (inset) who was 'murdered' in Darlington

Woman 'murdered' in Darlington flat named as care home worker as tributes paid

Classic cars at the Heritage Fayre in Bishop Auckland

Classic cars at the Heritage Fayre in Bishop Auckland

13 photos as vintage car lovers pack out Bishop Auckland for annual heritage event

Floral tributes at the scene

Floral tributes at the scene

Darlington murder probe enters third day as cordon remains outside town centre pub

Football could return to Darlington Arena as stadium offered as Euro 2028 'base'

Crook Hotel.

Crook Hotel.

County Durham pub set to reopen after sudden closure left residents confused

Police forensics at the scene on Thames Road in Peterlee, County Durham, this afternoon

Police forensics at the scene on Thames Road in Peterlee, County Durham, this afternoon

Man due in court charged with murder after man stabbed in County Durham home

Notch Americano owners made an emotional statement saying the business was to close for good.

Notch Americano owners made an emotional statement saying the business was to close for good.

Durham restaurant set to close its doors due to 'rising costs' for energy and meat

Phoebe Emmerson's track You & Me appeared on Hollyoaks

Phoebe Emmerson's track You & Me appeared on Hollyoaks

Darlington singer's music featured in hit TV show Hollyoaks as new single announced

Sam Rushworth said London based landlords were 'land banking' in Bishop Auckland town centre.

Sam Rushworth said London based landlords were 'land banking' in Bishop Auckland town centre.

Bishop Auckland

London-based landlords 'land banking' empty Bishop Auckland buildings says MP

See inside this new County Durham café where you can choose how much you pay

The George and Dragon pub in Heighington has been repossessed by its landlord after a notice of peaceable re-entry was placed in the window.

The George and Dragon pub in Heighington has been repossessed by its landlord after a notice of peaceable re-entry was placed in the window.

400-year-old County Durham pub reopens after landlord suddenly repossessed it

Police remain at the scene on Saturday (September 26)

Police remain at the scene on Saturday (September 26)

Police remain at scene of house blaze in County Durham which claimed man's life

News

Community leaders launch the Pride in Place initiative at Darlington CFollege last night

Community leaders launch the Pride in Place initiative at Darlington CFollege last night

Local government

Echo backs £20m Pride in Place initiative to transform lives in Darlington

Gavin Smith, left, and James Peacock have both now received prison sentences, albeit nine months apart, over the aggravated taking of a minibus from a Darlington industrial unit compound and theft of a parking meter at Catterick Garrison

Gavin Smith, left, and James Peacock have both now received prison sentences, albeit nine months apart, over the aggravated taking of a minibus from a Darlington industrial unit compound and theft of a parking meter at Catterick Garrison

Teesside Crown Court

Darlington man jailed after stealing minibus and parking meter in crime spree

David Hutchinson Chairman and Elaine Lockyer Secretary of Eggleston Village Hall,

David Hutchinson Chairman and Elaine Lockyer Secretary of Eggleston Village Hall,

County Durham village hall plans £200,000 makeover after community rescue

Deaf rescue dog learning sign language after being abandoned in County Durham

Sarah Small with some of the members of the Red Hall Dance Company

Sarah Small with some of the members of the Red Hall Dance Company

Local government

The dancing mum at the heart of a £20m campaign to change lives in Darlington

Auctioneer Harry Pickup with the table

Auctioneer Harry Pickup with the table

North East hippo collectors' beloved bronze coffee table to go under the hammer

Track renewal at York

Track renewal at York

East Coast Main Line works to disrupt trains through Darlington - this is when

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man near Blackwell Lane in Darlington.

A woman was sexually assaulted by a man near Blackwell Lane in Darlington.

Dog walker 'sexually assaulted' in Darlington as police issue description of suspect

Elizabeth Brown's weathering headstone in Kirkby Fleetham churchyard bears her withering message to her critics

Elizabeth Brown's weathering headstone in Kirkby Fleetham churchyard bears her withering message to her critics

North Yorkshire woman had the last word on village gossips with defiant grave message

A short walk from the centre of Masham, this spacious family home is packed with character

A short walk from the centre of Masham, this spacious family home is packed with character

Inside £685k North Yorkshire home with hot tub room and spacious family accommodation

Spennymoor Leisure Centre

Spennymoor Leisure Centre

'Faecal incident' forces County Durham swimming pool to close over the weekend

Ravenseat Farm

Ravenseat Farm

Can you visit Ravenseat Farm and where exactly is Our Yorkshire Farm filmed?

Lexi has been missing since Monday (September 21).

Lexi has been missing since Monday (September 21).

'Concern' for missing teenager Lexi, 14, who travelled to Durham last seen five days

Restaurant reviews

Lobster, sushi and champagne - We tried Newcastle’s new Brazilian-Japanese restaurant

Kirkgate in Ripon. Photo: Google.

Kirkgate in Ripon. Photo: Google.

Local government

Petition for historic North Yorkshire city street to go traffic-free gets 868 names

STACK Newcastle

New Stack Newcastle food spot promises a fresh taste of Sri Lankan cuisine

Anne Marie and Barry at the Stomp video launch

Anne Marie and Barry at the Stomp video launch

North East disability campaigners launch film urging action on life expectancy gap

Why the air ambulance was called to Chester-le-Street this morning.

Why the air ambulance was called to Chester-le-Street this morning.

Why the air ambulance landed in Chester-le-Street this morning

One person was taken to hospital

One person was taken to hospital

Person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to early morning crash near A1

Teesside Magistrates Court

Teesside Magistrates Court

NAMED - Durham Police officer charged with sexual communication with a child

Crash on the A694

Crash on the A694

LIVE - Road blocked and air ambulance at scene after crash near A1

Two men were arrested.

Two men were arrested.

Pair arrested after attack left man with head injury in County Durham village

Step inside this £1.8m County Durham barn conversion complete with indoor pool

Durham PCC Joy Allen hails ‘sweeping progress’ in 2025/26 report, with 26 extra officers, £1m hotspot policing and support for 4,500 victims in County Durham

Durham PCC Joy Allen hails ‘sweeping progress’ in 2025/26 report, with 26 extra officers, £1m hotspot policing and support for 4,500 victims in County Durham

Durham police commissioner hails ‘sweeping progress’ after 26 officers join patrols

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100 years since the death of Gertrude Bell, perhaps the Tees Valley's greatest woman

Council 'utterly ignored housing crisis in doctrine of despair' against 600 homes bid

£5,000 raised for family of 'murdered' Darlington care worker in less than 20 hours

Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'

NAMED - Man charged with murder of Darlington mum Leanne Park

Teesside's female motorsport star breaking down barriers on her drive to success

County Durham stabbing victim named as police hold two on suspicion of murder

Sport

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

How Regis Le Bris plans to approach hectic Sunderland spell of seven games in 21 days

Middlesbrough's Kyle Joseph

Middlesbrough's Kyle Joseph

Middlesbrough FC

There's a lot more to come from Middlesbrough signing after 'difficult' summer

Steve Watson and assistant Terry Mitchell

Steve Watson and assistant Terry Mitchell

Darlington 'desperate to reward outstanding supporters' with much-needed home win

Football could return to Darlington Arena as stadium offered as Euro 2028 'base'

County Durham-based Special Olympics GB Teesdale swimmers won 17 medals, including eight golds, at the Scarborough Gala

County Durham-based Special Olympics GB Teesdale swimmers won 17 medals, including eight golds, at the Scarborough Gala

County Durham special swimming team secures 17 medals in regional event

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Business

The George and Dragon pub in Heighington has been repossessed by its landlord after a notice of peaceable re-entry was placed in the window.

The George and Dragon pub in Heighington has been repossessed by its landlord after a notice of peaceable re-entry was placed in the window.

400-year-old County Durham pub reopens after landlord suddenly repossessed it

Roope Kekäläinen, founder and CEO of LYGG

Roope Kekäläinen, founder and CEO of LYGG

Teesside could get direct flights linking Aberdeen, Norwich and Humber under new plan

Colleagues from Hill Cross Furniture completed a virtual Land’s End to John O’Groats ride on static bikes for Overgate Hospice’s Big Bikeathon, part of the hospice’s corporate fundraising challenge

Colleagues from Hill Cross Furniture completed a virtual Land’s End to John O’Groats ride on static bikes for Overgate Hospice’s Big Bikeathon, part of the hospice’s corporate fundraising challenge

North Yorkshire furniture company raises £1,500 for hospice through bike challenge

Esk Close Post Office in Guisborough reopens on October 5 after Morrisons Daily closed, restoring banking, postal and bill-payment services

Esk Close Post Office in Guisborough reopens on October 5 after Morrisons Daily closed, restoring banking, postal and bill-payment services

North Yorkshire Post Office to reopen under temporary management after closure

Laced features trainers and products from some of the world's biggest brands, including Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, and UGG.

Laced features trainers and products from some of the world's biggest brands, including Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, and UGG.

Online platform for rare trainers to close after 11 years as it enters administration

Ellie Fotheringham at the Impact event

Ellie Fotheringham at the Impact event

Echo event hears Darlington hailed as blueprint for devolving power

Newcastle Airport has been crowned Airport of the Year

Newcastle Airport has been crowned Airport of the Year

Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport named UK’s best after 22 new routes and £60m investment

Echo Memories

Elizabeth Brown's weathering headstone in Kirkby Fleetham churchyard bears her withering message to her critics

Elizabeth Brown's weathering headstone in Kirkby Fleetham churchyard bears her withering message to her critics

North Yorkshire woman had the last word on village gossips with defiant grave message

Gertrude Bell had a big, some said unhealthy, interest in the latest clothes

Gertrude Bell had a big, some said unhealthy, interest in the latest clothes

100 years since the death of Gertrude Bell, perhaps the Tees Valley's greatest woman

The Jarrow March in 1936

The Jarrow March in 1936

Jarrow Crusade exhibition to mark 90th anniversary with free town hall event

New portrait honours Zetland family’s ties to world’s oldest surviving lifeboat

Eltaominus Altar being excavated

Eltaominus Altar being excavated

Roman altar thanking goddess for safe homecoming to go on display in Bishop Auckland

Henrietta Liz: A striking portrait showcasing Harold Bryce Thomson's eye for character and detail

Henrietta Liz: A striking portrait showcasing Harold Bryce Thomson's eye for character and detail

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Life through the lens of a man who fell in love with the Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s

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Elizabeth Brown's weathering headstone in Kirkby Fleetham churchyard bears her withering message to her critics

North Yorkshire woman had the last word on village gossips with defiant grave message

Sarah Small with some of the members of the Red Hall Dance Company

The dancing mum at the heart of a £20m campaign to change lives in Darlington

The George and Dragon pub in Heighington has been repossessed by its landlord after a notice of peaceable re-entry was placed in the window.

400-year-old County Durham pub reopens after landlord suddenly repossessed it

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Culture & Lifestyle

See inside this new County Durham café where you can choose how much you pay

Phoebe Emmerson's track You & Me appeared on Hollyoaks

Phoebe Emmerson's track You & Me appeared on Hollyoaks

Darlington singer's music featured in hit TV show Hollyoaks as new single announced

Classic cars at the Heritage Fayre in Bishop Auckland

Classic cars at the Heritage Fayre in Bishop Auckland

13 photos as vintage car lovers pack out Bishop Auckland for annual heritage event

Crook Hotel.

Crook Hotel.

County Durham pub set to reopen after sudden closure left residents confused

Notch Americano owners made an emotional statement saying the business was to close for good.

Notch Americano owners made an emotional statement saying the business was to close for good.

Durham restaurant set to close its doors due to 'rising costs' for energy and meat

Spennymoor Leisure Centre

Spennymoor Leisure Centre

'Faecal incident' forces County Durham swimming pool to close over the weekend

Ravenseat Farm

Ravenseat Farm

Can you visit Ravenseat Farm and where exactly is Our Yorkshire Farm filmed?

National News

Christine Jardine has announced she will step down at the next general election (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Christine Jardine has announced she will step down at the next general election (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Christine Jardine announces she will stand down as MP at next election

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel arrive for the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel arrive for the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Burnham insists he can deliver change despite economic headwinds

Donald Trump (Rod Lamkey Jr/AP)

Donald Trump (Rod Lamkey Jr/AP)

Trump presses Zelensky to ‘settle with Putin’ as 10 die in latest air strikes

Building Heathrow Airport’s new runway has been delayed (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Building Heathrow Airport’s new runway has been delayed (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Heathrow’s third runway delayed until 2039

Mark Feehily of Westlife performs on stage at Wembley Stadium, London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Mark Feehily of Westlife performs on stage at Wembley Stadium, London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Westlife’s Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss operation

Democratic Unionist Party leader Gavin Robinson called for unity (PA)

Democratic Unionist Party leader Gavin Robinson called for unity (PA)

DUP chief hails unionist unity over Drumcree as something to build on

A general view of the area where a powerful blast caused a building to collapse in Athens’ Plaka district (Yorgos Karahalis/AP)

A general view of the area where a powerful blast caused a building to collapse in Athens’ Plaka district (Yorgos Karahalis/AP)

Briton and wife killed in Athens building collapse – reports

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