A suitcase believed to have been owned by the explorer who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun has been found under a bed.

The biggest food festival in County Durham will see several famous faces from the culinary world make an appearance ...

More chefs have been announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival, including a master chocolatier and a Celebrity MasterChef ...

An eagle-eyed member of the public helped police track down a stolen BMW before its owners even knew it had gone.

The Mining Remediation Authority acts quickly to protect people and the environment after hole appears overnight in farmer's ...

A mine shaft collapse has created a 50ft wide crater on farmland near Bishop Auckland, the The Mining Remediation Authority has said.

A university boss who credits the start of her academic career to help from a miners' fund has launched a new scholarship programme. Fiona Hill, the chancellor at Durham University, said she wants to ...

A new scholarship is set to help students from the North East access higher education. Durham University chancellor Dr Fiona ...

Auckland Palace’s historic Bishop’s Kitchen has unveiled its new 2025 menu, featuring locally sourced dishes like eggs benedict, artisan ...

Bishop Auckland College has appointed a new assistant principal for business and community. Anne-Marie Chiswell has spoken of ...

Led by resident goldsmith and designer Kate Seow, the courses will be held at the newly opened PeaceGold Ethical Jewellery ...