Consett8 Feb 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizTest your memory of the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria this week.8 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Trust 'training staff' for closure-hit clinicResidents say it will be a "very sore blow" if the closure at Shotley Bridge goes beyond April.5 Feb 202613 Jan 2026Improving roads 'priority' after amber ratingDurham County Council says initiatives are already making a difference.13 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Urgent treatment centre's night closure extendedThere is not enough staff to run the service safely overnight, a hospital spokesperson says.13 Jan 20266 Jan 2026Majority of immigration centre's women releasedCampaigner Dr Helen Groom says the figures prove many women are being held unnecessarily.6 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Tribute to 'amazing' teen after fatal farm crashAaron Anderson, from Consett, has died after a John Deere Gator overturned at a farm in Burnopfield.30 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Vets asked to stop taking in stray dogsThe authority says people should only get a dog if "fully committed to caring for it for life".27 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Long nights lead up to winter solsticeYou share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria ahead of the winter solstice.21 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Club's extra hours refused amid parking ticket rowOwner James McDonald says he still plans to reopen the venue as a karaoke bar next year. 9 Dec 2025...
