Hamas released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross on Monday, the first to be released as part of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. There was no immediate information on their ...

A PARALYMPIAN whose sporting achievements have defied the odds has helped a North East school launch its new values.

Mayor Ben Houchen takes The Northern Echo on a tour around Teesworks - the former SSI site - and reflects on losing the 'community anchor'.

Seamus Coleman has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to relish the “heavy jersey” they pull on when they get the chance to represent their country.

After nominations have been received, Northern Echo readers will be given the chance to vote for who they think should be given the title of County Durham and Darlington's Best Curry House from our ...

The Northern Echo has slammed plans to scrap laws requiring alcohol licensing notices to be published in newspapers.

Octopus Energy has shared that a £60 electric blanket could help a person save around £300 a year on energy bills ...

A land and consent management firm has opened a new office in the North East as part of its UK expansion. Ardent has launched its latest base at Merchant House in Newcastle, in a move to strengthen ...

Middlesbrough is mulling over a potential bid to host the Homeless World Cup in five years. The annual football spectacle is held in various cities across the planet and has taken place 20 times, ...

Broadacres Housing Association’s Money Advice Team in North Yorkshire has helped nearly 1,000 customers access £1.9 million in ...

It came as Moscow expressed ‘extreme concern’ over the United States potentially providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv.