Install
The Northern Echo: North East news, sport and business for Darlington, County Durham, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Bishop Auckland, Tyne & Wear.
- 967articles · 30d
- 7+ hour agolatest article
- Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
- 92%with images
- 324avg words
- Crime & Law 206
- Sports & Fitness 196
- Sensitive Subjects 195
- Sports 190
- Sport 168
- Crime, Law & Justice 158
- News 121
- Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Media 112
Please confirm you are human
This browser or connection looks automated. Press and continuously hold the control for 3 seconds to enable Google-hosted web results and, when separately allowed, AI-assisted answers.
A successful check enables 100 search requests. Interactive access does not authorize scraping, systematic collection, or reuse of search output.
News
Former North East Debenhams store hits market again five years after closure
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (332+ words) The former Debenhams store in Middlesbrough has hit the market once again. The prominent town-centre building, at the corner of Newport Road and Linthorpe Road, is seeking offers above £1.75 million. The six-storey building has stood empty since Debenhams closed in…...
County Durham garden centre to discount everything as part of 'major relaunch"
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (206+ words) Shoppers at East Durham Garden Centre can get 10 per cent off everything in store this weekend as part of a major loyalty-scheme relaunch. Family Card members can claim the discount on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, as British Garden Centres…...
Major high street store to open inside ex Santander bank
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (306+ words) Residents of Northallerton have expressed excitement as a major fashion retailer is coming to the high street. Recently, advertising for a new branch of clothing and lifestyle brand Joules was spotted on an empty high street unit. The window signage…...
County Durham One Stop convenience store to become Tesco Express later this year
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (140+ words) A County Durham convenience store is set to become a Tesco Express. Spennymoor's One Stop, located on Whitworth Terrace, will temporarily close while it is turned into a Tesco Express. The shop is expected to reopen later this year. A…...
Future of town's former M&S unclear after new department store fails to open
1+ week, 4+ day ago (416+ words) The future of a former Marks and Spencer store remains unclear after a new department store and café failed to open. Ideal Home Store was set to open within the vacant Linthorpe Road shop in Middlesbrough on Friday (August 28) but,…...
Little Bird artisan market returns to Sutton Bank Park
2+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) Artisan stalls and handmade treasures return to the moors this weekend as an artisan market makes its latest stop in Thirsk. The event, curated by Little Bird Made, will be held at the Sutton Bank National Park Centre on Saturday,…...
Darlington Poundland store shutting in weeks forcing shoppers to travel extra 10 mins
2+ week, 5+ day ago (284+ words) Poundland has confirmed its Darlington North Road branch will close next month. This comes as the retailer was unable to agree on new lease terms with its landlord. The discount retailer’s store at North Road Retail Park is due to…...
'Bigger and better' Sunderland B&M to welcome back shoppers this weekend after revamp
3+ week, 2+ day ago (147+ words) A B&M store promising to be "bigger and better" is set to reopen after a major revamp. Located at Sunderland's Hylton Riverside Retail Park, the store will welcome back customers over the weekend after closing temporarily for renovations on…...
County Durham Aldi stores confirm August bank holiday hours
3+ week, 4+ day ago (263+ words) Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead. Stores in England and Wales will be open from 8am to 8pm on Monday, August 31. Aldi has advised customers to check…...