Seaham7 Sept 2026Shop shut down after illegal cigarette stash foundTip-offs lead trading standards officers to a Seaham off-licence where illegal tobacco is found. 7 Sept 20266 Sept 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizHow well can you remember some of the events of the North East and Cumbria from the past week?6 Sept 20265 Sept 2026Bat detectorist concerned by decline in numbersSeaham's Desmond Consitt has been listening to bats for 15 years, but has noticed falling numbers.5 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Century-old cafe prepares for closureValentes Cafe in Seaham, which opened in 1920, shuts its doors for the final time on Saturday.28 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Your weather photos: Hot days and swirling cloudsWeather Watchers in Cumbria and the North East capture interesting skies in the height of summer.15 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Seal recovering after dog bites and harassmentBritish Divers Marine Life Rescue believes the male common seal will make a full recovery.8 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Photographers catch wildlife on show in summer heatNorth East and Cumbrian snappers share their favourite shots from the week.8 Aug 202626 Jul 2026Your snaps of summer as July draws to closeOur Weather Watchers capture blooming gardens, lush scenery and beautiful sunsets.26 Jul 202626 Jul 2026'Rotting' home left empty for more than a decadeResidents living near the empty property say it has been plagued by anti-social behaviour.26 Jul 2026...
