Birtley23 Oct 2025Jobs lost as chemical firm awaits plant saleMore than 270 workers are made redundant after Venator Materials plc goes into administration.23 Oct 202521 Sep 2025Olympic swimmer makes a splash with free lessonsGold medallist Tom Dean visits Birtley Community Pool in Gateshead a year after it reopened.21 Sep 20254 Sep 2025Jobs at risk as chemicals firm put up for saleJobs are put at risk at Wynard-based Venator Materials plc as administrators are called in.4 Sep 202514 May 2025Train line reopens after industrial fireTrain lines between Durham and Newcastle have reopened following a fire at an industrial unit. 14 May 202520 Dec 2024Cannabis farmer was 'paying back people smugglers'Albanian Izmir Dema arrived in the UK illegally having previously been deported, a court hears.20 Dec 20241 Nov 2024'This should not happen to any child or parent'Mr Justice Hilliard detains Logan MacPhail for at least 17 years for the "vicious and brutal" attack.1 Nov 20241 Nov 2024'Jealous' ex detained for Holly Newton's murderLogan MacPhail was "filled with resentment" when he stalked and stabbed the 15-year-old, a judge says.1 Nov 20243 Oct 2024Royal visit to swimming pool saved from closureThe Prince of Wales says he wanted to help because "swimming is such an important part of life".3 Oct 202422 Sep 2024Heat of cannabis farm detected by police aircraftPolice say a 26-year-old man has been charged with the production of cannabis.22 Sep 2024...
