County Durham

Defiance And Celebration - the new Sunderland Echo film about the Miners Gala.

Film pays tribute to Miner's Gala ahead of pit closure anniversary Chris Cordner

The Durham Miners Gala in 1954. Photos: North East Film Archive.

Rare film showing the Big Meeting in 1954 Chris Cordner

Life in the limo for these prom students. See how many you recognise.

Nine pictures of luxury limos at Wearside and County Durham proms Chris Cordner

A Wetherspoons doorman planted fake bomb in popular pub

Wetherspoons doorman planted fake bomb in pub to play hero Sam Johnson

Wearside archive scenes for World Cocktail Day.

Drink in these nine Wearside cocktail memories Chris Cordner

We've got SATS scenes for you from Sunderland, Seaham, Durham and more.

Testing your SATs scenes memories Chris Cordner

9 traditions which we have honoured in the North East for decades.

Nine curious Sunderland traditions you've possibly never heard of Chris Cordner

A huge night for them all. See how many faces you recognise.

A big night for Bede at the prom Chris Cordner

King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, visiting Durham in February 2018.

A look at King Charles' family ties to Sunderland and the North East Ross Robertson

A small selection of the Prince's Trust scenes we have seen on Wearside.

Nine pictures showing the difference the Prince's Trust has made to Sunderland Chris Cordner

Wearside's links to Eurovision.

Sunderland's links to Eurovision - and there's some that might surprise you Chris Cordner

A selection of Sunderland area jazz bands from the 1970s and 1980s.

Kazoo time, with a tribute to Sunderland's 1970s and 1980s jazz band scene Chris Cordner

Hever Castle and Gardens (photo: Hever Castle and Gardens)

England’s hidden gem castles to visit ahead of King Charles coronation Sam Johnson

Memories of Easington pit which closed 30 years ago.

12 pictures from the last days of Easington Colliery Chris Cordner

Motorists are being reminded that the cost of each drive through the Tyne Tunnel is to be increased soon.

Tyne Tunnel toll set to leap over bank holiday weekend Tony Gillan

Chester-le-Eats is returning this year

Huge food festival Chester-le-Eats returning to Durham's Riverside ground Katy Wheeler

Give yourselves a pat on the back for being incredible Wearside supporters of a great event.

Re-living your London Marathon memories Chris Cordner

Sunderland and County Durham record stores in photos from the Echo archives.

Top of the pops with these retro Sunderland record shops Chris Cordner

Some fun lessons under way in this retro round-up of Year 8 scenes.

Nine pictures of Sunderland children aged 12 and 13 as they enjoy Year 8 Chris Cordner

Scenes from the Easter Bike Run.

What a roar as hundreds of bikers form an Easter charity convoy Chris Cordner

Easter eggs consumer testing Woolworths Fawcett Street April 1995 old ref number 27838

We’re wondering if you remember these Woolworths scenes Chris Cordner

The Fox & Tree is now open in Dalton-le-Dale

'New' pub opens and aims to be at the heart of the community Tony Gillan

Back to the bar for these archive scenes. We hope they bring back great memories.

Nine retro pictures of Sunderland pub landlords Chris Cordner

As you enjoy your pancakes today, do you know the history behind the day?

Photo by Hugh Hastings/Getty Images

Everything you need to know about Shrove Tuesday Neil Fatkin

Having a ball at Fino's in 1992.

Faces on the dance floor in Fino's as we rewind back to the heady days of 1992 Chris Cordner

The weather warning is in place until 2pm

A1(M) closed southbound in County Durham as Storm Otto batters the North East Kevin Clark

In 1865 the last public execution in County Durham, which Sunderland then was part of, was held. It did not go at all smoothly.

The grisly tale of County Durham's last public execution Tony Gillan

Headline makers in Sunderland in 1992.

Remembering Sunderland's Freddie the dolphin Chris Cordner

Mark Halliday.

Miner's son set to take charge of world's biggest wind farm at Dogger Bank Ross Robertson

Wearmouth Colliery operated for nearly 160 years. Did you work there?

11 pictures showing the changing face of Wearmouth Colliery Chris Cordner

9 pizza pictures from the past. Join us in Pallion, Roker, Hylton Road, Kayll Road, and Washington.

Nine pizza memories as Sunderland celebrates its love of the cheesy delicacy Chris Cordner

Picture c/o Pixabay.

What county is Sunderland in? If you're confused, it's understandable Tony Gillan

Easington Colliery over the years and the industry which dominated its skyline.

Memories from the Easington pit Chris Cordner

The Pennywell Toreadors pictured in early 1974 with plenty of followers at the side of the road.

Sounds like a great memory Chris Cordner

North East woman Sam Gray scooped the £10,000 a month for a year prize last year

Three unclaimed Set For Life lottery prizes worth £10k a month for one year Kevin Clark

How many memories do these scenes bring back for you?

A retro day at the youthy Chris Cordner

New Centre Manager Richard Kaye at Dalton Park Shopping Centre in Murton Picture: DAVID WOOD

Dalton Park toasts record number of sales in 2022 Katy Wheeler

Council leader Martin Gannon at a stretch of the disused Leamside railway line.

New £4billion devolution deal 'crucial' to Leamside Line reopening hopes Daniel Holland

9 space age Wearside scenes you might remember.

Nine retro space-age scenes from in and around Sunderland Chris Cordner

By working together, the seven councils will unlock new money for the region and will be awarded extra decision-making powers.

Public views sought over £4.2 billion devo deal Daniel Holland

Shake off the Christmas excesses with this selection of January archive scenes.

How you started the new year in decades gone by Chris Cordner

Ben Houchen.

Politician rules himself out of race to become new North East Mayor Emily Craigie

Nominees announced for for BBC Sports personality of the Year 2022 Patrick Hollis