The Northern Echo

The Northern Echo is a daily morning newspaper that serves the regions of County Durham and Teesside, located in Darlington, North East England. It features both national and local news stories. Its former editor has described it as one of the most well-known local newspapers in the UK. The publication first hit the stands on January 1, 1870.

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Teen "showed off" with picture of bloodied knife used to stab Bishop Auckland man

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Graeme Hetherington

Jack Lawson killed Craig Yorke when a long-running feud erupted into fatal violence when two groups of friends clashed. He has admitted the manslaughter of the dad-of-two but maintains he is not responsible for his murder. Teesside Crown Court heard how Lawson and his four co-accused turned up at Eldon Lane for a pre-arranged fight with another teenager, Jack Richardson.
Two appear in court over incident that left Darlington baby fighting for their life

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Graeme Hetherington

Police were called to Waltham Close in Darlington after a baby suffered serious injuries. (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO) Two people have appeared in court in connection with an incident which left a baby fighting for their life after suffering serious head injuries. Amy Cave is charged with allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm after emergency services were called on the afternoon of May 26 when the youngster collapsed.
Man in court charged with attempted murder after late-night house blaze

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Graeme Hetherington

The aftermath of a house fire in Eston (Image: TERRY BLACKBURN) A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a house blaze in Eston. Emergency services were called to California Road at around 7.25pm on Monday, May 26, following a fire at the front of a home. Jonathan Price appeared at Teesside Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing where he spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
Craig Yorke murder trial live: Defence case continues in murder trial

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Graeme Hetherington

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Popular Darlington café suddenly closes as 'hidden gem' hits the market for £120k

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Alex O'Leary

The Wynd Café & Bistro in Darlington (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO) A popular Darlington café has suddenly closed its doors - and is now on the market with a £120,000 price tag. The Wynd Café & Bistro has been a “hidden gem” on Post House Wynd for several years, having taken over the spot of the former Café Valente. But the venue, praised for its “beautiful” food and “lovely” staff, has now been put on the market with a price tag in the region of £120,000.
Teen wanted to 'teach' his rival a lesson after alleged robbery

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Graeme Hetherington

Jack Lawson was ‘angry and annoyed’ when he spotted Jack Richardson in his car while they were in Tesco car park near Bishop Auckland. The 18-year-old told jurors that he wanted a one-on-one fight with his foe and called around his friends for support to ensure it was fair. Teesside Crown Court heard how the simmering feud resulted in Craig Yorke suffering three stab wounds at the hands of Lawson when the two groups clashed.
Air ambulance called to town after medical incident involving child

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Alex O'Leary

An air ambulance landed close to the scene (Image: GNAAS) An air ambulance was called to Hartlepool after a medical incident involving a child. Emergency services attended an address in the town on Monday (June 23) at around 7.30pm. An air ambulance landed close to the scene, with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) also sending several crews. A Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) spokesperson confirmed that one person was taken to hospital by road.
Section of former casino sees rental price cut by £30k months after hitting market

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Alex O'Leary

The unit used to previously be occupied by Gala Casino (Image: CONTRIBUTOR) A section of a former Teesside Park casino has had its price slashed by £30,000. The 15,658 square foot unit, located to the left of Showcase Cinema, was put on the rental market last year with a price tag of £120,000 per year. The space was once a part of the larger Gala Casino, which also occupied the unit now home to adventure park Ninja Warrior.
River Island set to close TWO stores in region amid national restructure

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Alex O'Leary

The high street retailer plans to pull down the shutters in Stockton, at Wellington Square, and in Hartlepool, at the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in January 2026. It forms part of a radical restructuring plan in a bid to reverse recent heavy losses - with 33 underperforming shops across the UK now earmarked for closure. The Northern Echo understands that bosses are also asking landlords for reductions in rent to another 71 stores to make them financially viable.
Former Darlington nightclub back on the market 10 months after 'sad' closure

3 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Alex O'Leary

Inside the former Grange Bar (Image: RIGHTMOVE) A former Darlington bar and nightclub is back on the market 10 months after closing its doors. Punters were left devastated last August after The Grange, off Grange Road, announced it would be shutting for good. The club initially hit the market with a £450,000 price tag in September 2024, before being slashed by £150,000 in March ahead of an auction.