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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Darlington plan to ban smoking in venues outdoor seating areas branded 'stupid'

21 hours ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Darlington Borough Council is considering introducing smoke-free zones outside pubs, bars and restaurants throughout the town centre. (Image: Stuart Boulton) A council has been warned a smoking ban in Darlington’s outdoor seating areas could impact local trade. Darlington Borough Council is considering introducing smoke-free zones outside pubs, bars and restaurants throughout the town centre.
County Durham's political future hanging in the balance ahead of key local election

23 hours ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

County Durham’s political future is hanging in the balance. The previous local election in 2021 is etched in history as the first time the Labour Party lost overall control of Durham County Council in 100 years. But this year’s return to the polls for voters across County Durham could prove even more seismic for the main political parties and the region’s future. Durham County Council is responsible for housing, education, social care, rubbish collection, and fixing roads.
'There are really special things about the North East' says Director of UK Exports

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes meets one of the most senior Civil Servants at the Darlington Economic Campus, Pauline Crellin, to talk about its success and future plans The Darlington Economic Campus has been a huge plus for the town and the wider region - the standout example of how Government not only CAN be run from the regions, but has to be.
County Durham Independents vow to put 'people before politics' in election pledge

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Leading Independent councillors in County Durham have vowed to put “people before politics” and represent the views of residents ahead of May’s local election. John Shuttleworth and Alan Shield are among four Independent cabinet members on Durham County Council and hope to improve their presence in the council chamber at next month’s poll. The non-aligned members say they have helped improve residents’ lives by acting in their interests and representing their communities' views at County Hall.
Durham Conservatives praise coalition and urge voters to avoid Labour at May election

1 day ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Conservative Councillor Richard Bell (second left) has worked with cross-party members to manage Durham County Council since 2021. (Image: Sarah Caldecott)) County Durham Conservatives have praised the party’s work as part of a coalition managing Durham County Council and warned voting for Labour would “turn back the clock” and undo four years of progress.
Graduate kickstarts her career after employment training programme

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough

A graduate has kick-started her career courtesy of a bespoke training programme which helps match job seekers with the needs of employers. Chloe Mudie, 23, from Lazenby, completed the Business Administration Academy at Stockton Riverside College, part of the Education Training Collective. This led to her securing employment with the Collective, where she is now undertaking a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
Popular attraction to celebrate and remember 80th anniversary of VE Day

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough

Images from previous ‘We’ll Meet Again’. (Image: YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM) The 80th anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe, is being both remembered and celebrated at a museum that was a wartime RAF base. The Yorkshire Air Museum is on the site of RAF Elvington, near York, which was home to Halifax bombers that flew on operations in Europe from 1943 until the end of the conflict.
PCC welcomes improved response to stalking in County Durham and Darlington

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen (Image: GARY WALSH) County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen has backed a national campaign raising awareness of stalking. In fulfilling a long-held commitment to prioritise Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), the PCC has invested in a raft of projects to better protect victims of stalking and support survivors.
'Rare and personal' historical relic from Battle of Trafalgar to be auctioned

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough

Anderson and Garland’s Militaria Auction, which will take place on Wednesday, April 30, will feature an auction containing a lock of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson’s hair (Image: Anderson and Garland) A rare and personal relic connected to one of Britain’s greatest naval heroes, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, is set to be auctioned at a Newcastle auctioneer's later this month.
Two venomous snakse spotted at North East nature spot by fisherman

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough

A local fisherman and wildlife enthusiast, who was cleaning up a pond near Fatfield, made the adder discovery earlier this week (Image: ROBERT WELLS) Visitors to a popular North East nature spot were given an unexpected sight recently, as two adders were spotted basking near a pond in Gateshead — along with the skin of a third, believed to have recently shed.