5+ hour, 10+ min ago  (838+ words) A County Durham mum whose teenage son tragically drowned after jumping into a river is urging parents to speak to their children about the dangers of the water. Fiona Gosling has spent more than a decade raising awareness of water…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (516+ words) Children from low-income working families are being unfairly excluded from a government-funded holiday food scheme, Durham County Council has said. Councillors backed a motion from Reform UK councillor Cathy Hunt calling on the government to widen eligibility for the Holiday…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (718+ words) Families are being invited to step into stories from the past at Beamish Museum during a summer-long programme of activities. The event, titled Step Into Stories, forms part of Beamish Museum’s Summer of Fun programme running from July 18 to August…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (911+ words) The hidden dangers in the water at a North Yorkshire beauty spot are being highlighted to try to prevent further tragedies this summer. Warning signs have been put in place at Richmond Falls to help to highlight the risks, including…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (597+ words) North East families are being invited to celebrate a Ninja Warrior UK adventure park's second birthday with cut price tickets and a chance to support a charity at the same time. Ninja Warrior UK Teesside is offering £2 tickets for one-hour…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1107+ words) Darlington has published 25 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, The Northern Echo publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. Here are the most recent notices placed in The Northern…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (552+ words) With the holidays fast approaching, the Metrocentre in Gateshead has launched its family fun, offering parents and carers a packed schedule of affordable entertainment for children of all ages. From netball festivals and live shows to extreme sports demos, retro…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (440+ words) A 19-year-old officer who died after she was hit by a car while on duty was given full police honours as hundreds gathered for her funeral. Pc Jess Turnbull was responding to a collision in Cramlington, Northumberland, late on June…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (415+ words) Children from low-income working families could be missing out on free meals and holiday activities despite mounting household pressures, according to a motion set to be debated by councillors in County Durham. The motion, tabled by Reform Councillor Cathy Hunt,…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (601+ words) Durham Miners’ Gala 2026 is almost here – and with more than 200,000 people expected to flock to Durham City, you’ll need a plan to make the most of the Big Meeting. The 140th Durham Miners’ Gala takes place on Saturday, July 11, keeping to…...