Annfield Plain15 Jul 2024New bus routes launched to increase frequencyThe changes, funded through the North East Combined Authority, include reinstated routes.15 Jul 2024England21 May 2024Shop closed down after selling illegal cigarettesSome illegal cigarettes and vapes were found stashed under the bonnet of a car in Annfield Plain.21 May 2024England14 Mar 2024Veteran walks 95 laps for 95th birthdayAn RAF veteran completes 95 laps around a field to raise money for charity for his 95th birthday.14 Mar 2024Wear16 Feb 2024Veteran walking 95 laps ahead of birthdayDon Elsom, 94, aims to complete the charity challenge on the day before his 95th birthday in March.16 Feb 2024England13 Nov 2023Vandal-hit former bakery to be demolishedThe disused property, which Beamish Museum used to store artefacts, has become an eyesore.13 Nov 2023Tyne & Wear2 Oct 2023Sex assault trial 'nightmare' for boxing champGlenn McCrory says he has "lost everything" despite being cleared of assaulting three women.2 Oct 2023Tyne & Wear14 Apr 2022Jury fails to reach verdict on forecourt killingA 16-year-old boy was accused of the murder of Thomas Mallaby in an argument at a petrol station.14 Apr 2022Tyne & Wear5 Apr 2022'Trivial' dispute led to petrol forecourt deathA 16-year-old attacked father-of-four Thomas Mallaby who died from a brain injury, a jury hears.5 Apr 2022Tyne & Wear17 Dec 2021Consett to Newcastle railway plan submittedDurham County Council submits a business case for re-opening a passenger line from Consett.17 Dec 2021Tyne & Wear