News

No bias, spin, sensationalism or fake news, just reporting you can trust on the issues that matter to the North East. Plus a few other things we think you should know.

Leisure

Great Run goes the extra miles

Ultra long and ultra-specific — welcome to Ultra North Run: one of the fastest-growing events organised by the Great Run Company as it continues to expand its varied roster of regional challenges. The event, which is designed for everyone from anywhere, has surged in popularity over the last few years and offers runners something more …

Heritage

Buck up our ideas for Blue Plaques!

Eyes and ears

News Digest

DENTAL DISMAY: One in four adults in the North East and Yorkshire is unable to access dental care. Official data shows 1.7m people have unmet dentistry needs across the region, including 820,000 adults who have tried and failed to secure an appointment in the last two years. The figures have been analysed by the British …

King's Speech

Mayors at front and centre of economic growth mission

New powers for England’s metropolitan mayors will be introduced in an effort to roll out ‘greater devolution’ of decision making in the regions. Laying out the government’s legislative plans during the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, King Charles III revealed plans to give combined authorities new powers to help ‘support local …

Solidarity on display at Gala

“Always a highlight in the Trades Union Congress calendar.” That’s how TUC general secretary Paul Nowak described the Durham Miners’ Gala after another memorable and emotional event last weekend. Despite the best efforts of the wet weather, thousands turned out for the annual celebration and firm fixture since 1871, with this year’s edition the first …

Unions

Each year the Community Foundation brokers free advice and support for 100s of charitable organisations from individuals and business willing to share their time and expertise.

Environment

How parts of the region are tackling climate change

Solar power

Bitter battle for Burnhope’s soul

Conservation

There’s a bright golden haze on Rainton Meadows

Climate Change

Voyage from Durham to Greenland’s glaciers

Entertainment

How Redcar could be rocking again

For decades, The Coatham Bowl attracted some seriously good musicians. From homegrown talent such as Chris Rea and David Coverdale’s Whitesnake to star international names, including The B52s, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne, they all loved to play at ‘The Bowl’. Since its demolition in 2014, the site has stood empty — but that …

Mental health