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BADGE is preparing to open its doors to the public at Dalton Park on Saturday, October 24.

Retailer announces opening date for Dalton Park shop

Pictured with the time capsule are, from left, Mary Wilmer, Parish Council chair, Andy Burdon, CEO of Powder Monkey Group, Francesca Sands, Old Brewery Centre manager, and Jim Kerr, former general manager of Castle Eden Brewery.

Historic brewery buildings celebrates 200 years

Business centre manager Francesca Sands is looking for memorabilia and artifacts for the celebration of Castle Eden Brewery's 200-year-old buildings.

Search on for memorabilia for brewery's anniversary celebrations

ResQ's Seaham team.

Seaham set to gain 50 new customer service jobs after significant contract win

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during a visit to The Big Club, in Newton Aycliffe, after his party seized control of Durham County Council.

East Durham voters help sweep Reform UK to power

Thinking of selling? Take a few simple steps to maximise your return

Sell your North East home fast and boost your valuation

William's letter

Seaham pupil proves the adage ‘Shy bairns get nowt’ with his menu request

Fire engines arrived at McDonald’s, in Surtees Road, Peterlee, shortly before 10am on Friday, October 4. Picture credit County Durham Updates

Fire officers tackle blaze at Peterlee McDonald’s

Alice House Hospice fundraiser Gil Parker at Seaham's Tommy statue.

How to join charity hike to Tommy statue

A child jumping onto the tracks in front of a train.

Terrifying moment a kid jumps on railway tracks as a train moves in

Fishing community still fighting for answers over die-offs

Anne Bagley (centre) with some of her community nursing team members.

Tribute to 'inspirational' Hartlepool nurse

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat Solihull was involved in the call out. Photo: Tom Collins/RNLI

Lifeboats rescue cabin cruiser and casualty

Prince William and Kevin discuss their favourite cake.

Watch: Prince William and nursery child discuss their favourite cake

Parking charges are to be introduced at Crimdon Beach from April. Picture by FRANK REID

Car parking charges to be introduced at beach

Pictured is a coastguard helicopter landing on the pier to collect the paramedic who attended the incident.

Hartlepool RNLI rescue teenage swimmer off the Seaham coast
Hartlepool RNLI rescued a teenage swimmer who appeared to be in some difficulty during a call at the weekend.
Madeleine Raine

A Wetherspoons doorman planted fake bomb in popular pub

Wetherspoons doorman planted fake bomb in pub to play hero

Officers were called to the A19 on Monday morning (January 30).

Police called after Renault Clio collides with central reservation on A19

Emergency services were called to the beach near Brus Tunnel on Friday morning.

One person taken to hospital after emergency services called to Hartlepool beach

Mum Liz Metcalf with her daughter Harper taking part in last year's Hartlepool Round Table Boxing Day dip at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID

What time does Boxing Day Dip take place?

(Left to right) Artist Ray Lonsdale, fundraiser Stephen Close, and Durham Light Infantry veteran Brian Coward, 88, who had the honour of unveiling the soldier.

Dream comes true for history enthusiast as as new Boer War statue is unveiled

The new Ray Lonsdale Boer War statue, with Stephen Close who organised the funding of the project.

Date announced for the unveiling of Hartlepool’s Boer War statue

Lee Bullivant, right, gives Ray Lonsdale, left, a framed photograph of Tommy.

Photographer presents Tommy creator with 'different' picture of iconic statue

From left, Durham Light Infantry veterans Frank Peers and Brian Coward.

Your chance for a sneak preview of Ray Lonsdale's stunning new statue

Picture c/o Tom Collins/RNLI.

Lifeboat volunteers scrambled in search for missing yacht

The Coastguard at Blackhall Rocks.

Coastguard called out to assist casualty with leg injury at Blackhall Rocks

Northern trains travelling from Newcastle to Middlesbrough have been delayed this morning. Picture: Google Maps.

Northern rail line reopens after safety inspection in Seaham
Northern Rail passengers were hit with delays and cancellations on Friday, June 3.
Pamela Bilalova

Matt Tebbutt, Cherish Finden, and Chris Bavin (right).

Celebrity chef line up announced for Seaham's food festival

One lane was closed on the A19 Northbound near Seaham.

Lanes reopened following four car collision on A19 northbound near Seaham

Children enjoying a healthy and nutritious start to the school day thanks to one of the many Breakfast Clubs facilitated by Greggs.

Firm teams up with Greggs to ensure children enjoy nutritious breakfast

Nose's Point, Seaham.

Fire service hold training exercise at a Seaham beach

Picture of the dolphins by Anthony Skordis.

Pod of dolphins spotted on Hartlepool coast

Win an overnight stay and a 24in pizza

Win a stay in Seaham Airbnb plus a 24-inch pizza and round of drinks to share

Rail operator Northern has enjoyed improved customer satisfaction scores.

Rail operator serving North East tops industry's 'most improved' chart

The old Bilsdale Mast is demolished via controlled explosions after it could not be repaired.

Temporary TV mast could see loss of Freeview signal

Andrew Cammiss launched the charity in 2020.

East Durham Veterans Trust has high hopes for 2022 after successful first year

Coastguards were called to Seaton Carew.

Coastguard called to reports of swimmers in difficulty at Seaton Carew

Northern has unveiled details of its Christmas timetable for services operating in the Sunderland and Hartlepool areas.

Warning to Hartlepool and Sunderland rail travellers over festive cancellations

Waves crashing on the seafront at Roker and Seaburn during more strong winds on Wednesday.

WEATHER UPDATE: Waves batter coast as high winds and heavy rain return

Northern is giving discounted fares to jobseekers in the north to help get them back to work.

Northern is giving discounted tickets to jobseekers in Hartlepool

Kennith Schadtler-Law's crash landing became the subject of the painting./Photo: Captain Victor Law OBE

‘Hero of Hartlepool’ painting moves people ‘to tears’ during exhibition

Train operator Northern has launched a new crackdown on fare dodgers.

'Don't cross the line' warning to Hartlepool rail fare dodgers

Easington MP Grahame Morris has invited Northern Rail executives and the rail minister to travel on the Durham coast line following a weekend of rail chaos.

MP's call to minister and railway executives over overcrowded services

David Daglish, 57, and Elaine Sullivan, 59, from Seaham, died in the crash on the A1(M) near Bowburn on Thursday, July 15.

More than £1.4K raised in 24 hours in memory of couple killed in A1(M) collision

Ian Porter, left, from believe housing, with Graham Easterlow and Lindsey Wood, from East Durham Trust.

Charity's new centre aims to combat post-pandemic isolation

GAP store, Royal Quays Outlet Centre.

US fashion retailer Gap announces UK store closures, impacting North East sites

Wear a swimming hat, or two, to help preserve body.

SHAPING UP: Cold water swimming can be tough at first but it has real health ben...

Hartlepool Coastguard volunteers were called to Blast Beach in Seaham after receiving reports that possible ordnance had been discovered. Photos: Hartlepool Coastguard.

Coastguard teams called to a Seaham beach after possible ordnance was discovered

Have you seen Kevin Partland?

Have you seen Kevin Partland?

Coastguard team members found the missing person after a search was launched at Nose's Point at Dawdon.

Emergency teams find missing person after coastal search

Andrew Douglas, from Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, saw a humpback whale swimming off the Northumberland coast and walker Jake Dawson spotted dolphins in Amble.

The best places to spot dolphins off the North East coast

Seaham Coastguard Rescue Team shared this photo following the call out, which also involved the team from Hartlepool.

Coastguard teams work alongside police helicopter in search for missing woman

The crash has happened close to the B1404 Seaton Lane junction on the A19 northbound and follows on from a collision on the southbound side of the road earlier this afternoon.

Double crash on A19 causes delays for traffic

Emergency services pictured at the scene of the collision. Photo by Mark Purton.

A19 reopens to traffic after overnight closure due to two-vehicle collision

Coastguard rescue teams were alerted to a dog stuck half way down the cliffs. Photo: Google Maps.

Coastguard teams called out after reports of a dog being stuck on a cliff

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