A months-long festival will mark the importance of the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway.

Others being recognised in the north-east of England and Cumbria include a shooter and a vet.

LNER says the timetable will mean quicker journeys, but opponents say smaller stations will miss out.

A council investigates after a report of a person not being allowed into a taxi without a tip.

Venue boss Allison Mckay says the fundraising is "heartwarming" but fears for the future of music.

Bear the kitten almost died after swallowing netting from a roast beef, a charity warns.

A knitting group use their skills to brighten a village's parking bollards with a Christmas twist.

Andrew Fowler is sentenced for attempted murder, after he attacked Anastasia Wade in Darlington.