2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (879+ words) Metro mayors in the North East will be given the power to introduce a new tourist tax. North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen will be among the local leaders allowed to charge a new levy…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (314+ words) A Darlington garden centre, home to nine themed gardens, has received glowing reviews from customers. Paddock Farm Nursery and Water Gardens has an almost perfect rating of 4.5 stars from nearly 1,000 Google reviews. The centre, on West Lane in Dalton-on-Tees, offers…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (611+ words) North East passengers hit by cancellations have been told to check directly with their airline as disruption continues across the UK. The travel chaos follows a major system failure at the National Air Traffic Service (NATS), which left thousands of…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (134+ words) Flight disruption not caused by cyber attack, says air traffic control boss The Northern Echo Second day of travel chaos as Nats boss to face Transport Secretary The boss of the UK’s main air traffic control provider will face a…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (317+ words) More than a million homes could be built around train stations in Newcastle if planning rules were reformed. Research by the Centre for Cities shows that 1.2 million homes are missing around inner-city rail hubs in Britain's 12 largest cities, including Newcastle,…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (475+ words) A medieval castle with a hidden bathroom, four-poster beds, has a haunting past that is fascinating guests Lumley Castle, a 14th-century fortress overlooking Chester-Le-Street, has been attracting attention on social media thanks to glowing reviews from travel creators documenting their…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (351+ words) County Durham actor Charlotte Riley has officially joined the cast of Apple TV+ hit Ted Lasso, with viewers already speculating that her character could play a key role in Ted’s future. The 44-year-old actress, who was born in Grindon, near…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (203+ words) A new dog-grooming salon offering puppy pamper sessions and full grooms will open in County Durham next week. GoGo Grooming will welcome its first customers at 17 High Street, Willington, on Wednesday, September 16. The salon promises full grooms, puppy grooming and…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (278+ words) While many of us choose our holiday destinations based on adventure, relaxation or low prices, it can also be because the place is beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. From colourful Mediterranean streets to iconic European waterfronts, there are plenty of picture-perfect…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (546+ words) A County Durham garden centre and café has received glowing reviews from visitors. Eggleston Hall Gardens, near Barnard Castle, boasts 4.3 stars from 361 TripAdvisor reviews and 4.5 stars from 779 Google reviews. Described as a "magical" place, the gardens are a major draw…...