Consett5 days agoRage room alcohol bid granted despite police fearsThe Consett venue says it is a controlled environment and intoxicated customers are not permitted.5 days ago29 Mar 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizHow much do you remember about the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria?29 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Preparation work on new hospital site beginsThe work will be followed by remediation and infrastructure work, which will take about a year.26 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Police object to rage room alcohol licence bidBosses at Rage It Out say alcohol would not be permitted in axe-throwing areas or rage rooms.24 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Grisly or just country life? The mole photos dividing social mediaA hill walker shares a snap of moles hanging on barbed wire and is surprised by the huge response.23 Mar 20268 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 2026...
