County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to check everyday electrical habits during ...

It is anticipated healthcare workers at County Durham and Darlington Foundation NHS will receive the back pay settlement in February.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A major department store is set to close after more than a century on the high street, marking the end of an era for ...

Several pubs and bars across County Durham and Darlington have closed their doors over the past 12 months.

After a week-long investigation into the state of housebuilding across County Durham and Darlington by The Northern Echo, one thing is clear: the system is broken — and it's the residents who are ...

The Darlington railway station redevelopment is expected to be completed by December 2024. The Darlington railway station redevelopment allows for high-speed services and increased capacity on the ...

Local rehoming centres across Darlington and County Durham are appealing for families to come forward and offer a loving home to some of their long-term residents. From playful youngsters to gentle ...

The lasting legacy of the Stockton and Darlington Railway bicentennial celebrations has been questioned.

A nurse taking her hospital trust to an employment tribunal over its policy of allowing a transgender colleague to use the female changing rooms said she was initially wary of raising concerns as she ...