New Elvet Bridge will be fully closed to traffic and pedestrians for up to 14 months from Monday 20 July, while essential repairs are carried out to make the bridge structurally sound.

Durham's New Elvet Bridge to close for 14 months

Thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Turning fresher but showery Saturday.

Weather: Heavy showers signal a change in our weather

It's been the hottest day of the year so far - but will the high temperatures last?

Weather: Another scorching day - but will it continue?

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published the results of a new survey.

It shows the challenges firms have faced in the pandemic. 

COVID-19 'worse than financial crash' for North East economy

The present service has been described as 'too slow".

Call for better rail links between Teesside and Tyneside

The announcement follows a disappointing return to the professional football season, with a 3-0 loss against Swansea. 

Middlesbrough FC sack head coach Jonathan Woodgate

Cloud amounts will vary - but becoming very hot by Thursday.

Weather: Temperatures climb in the North East

Grass pollen risk high in good weather.			

Pollen Count: Pollen levels climb in sunny weather

There was a beautiful sight over our region last night. But what caused it?

Your pictures: Noctilucent clouds light up the night sky

These could be the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Durham is facing 'prolonged unemployment' and major financial pressures

Kerrie brings you Sunday's forecast for the North East.

VIDEO: Sunday's forecast for the North East

Kerrie rings you Saturday's forecast for the North East.

VIDEO: Saturday's forecast for the North East

Sunny spells develop - but trigger thundery downpours.

Weather: Murky cloud breaks to give warm sunny spells

The birds are flocking around the feeders at Ross' allotment. 

Weather: Ross has been watching the birds at his allotment

The latest figures show rises in the North East, North Yorkshire and York.

More than 145,000 were claiming unemployment benefits in May.

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