Peterlee

Jordan Lowe

Jail for pervert who groomed 15-year-old girl on Snapchat

The Portuguese team made the most of their stay in the North East - bike riding and all.

When the giants of Sporting Lisbon came to Sunderland

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School pupils with their Guardians of the Wild certificates.

Primary school pupils become Guardians of the Wild

Micropub Ales 'N' Tails will open inside the former Coral bookmakers, in Peterlee town centre.

New Peterlee micropub to open in former betting shop

Dennis Bryan is determined to help others.

Man helping others after turning his life around

East Durham College students who have secured places at university.

A level history made at East Durham College

Malic the dog who led the funeral procession for Gareth Richards.

Man's best friend: Watch as grieving dog leads funeral procession

Peterlee industry has attracted big names over the decades.

Which of these Peterlee factories did you work in?

John Nelson who is a keen supporter of Peterlee's 75th anniversary celebrations.

The man who helped build Peterlee

75 years old and counting. Peterlee has a grand history and here are some snippets.

15 pictures of Peterlee as it celebrates its 75th anniversary

The awards will be presented in June

Peterlee's Endeavour Academy in line for top national award

William with his teacher Sarah Howells alongside TV star Declan Donnelly who is reading his story.

'Shocked' schoolboy receives 10 out of 10 video message from Declan Donnelly

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

A photograph, flowers and cards on the roundabout near to where Lee Stevenson died following a road traffic collision on March 25.

Police watchdogs begin inquiry into bike death crash

Recovering addict Craig Wilson is running one hundred miles while his friends follow by bike.

Recovering addicts on 100 mile 24 hour charity challenge

Tributes have been paid to dad-of-two Lee Stevenson following his death in a motorbike crash at the weekend.

Tributes paid to dad following motorbike crash death
The family of a motorcycle passenger who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him.

A motorbike passenger has died following a crash in Passfield Way, Peterlee, in the early hours of March 25.

Motorbike passenger dies following police pursuit

Dance, art and lots of laughs. A reminder of events from 2003 onwards.

A celebration through the years

Sporting Lisbon players take a break from training in Peterlee.

When the stars came to East Durham

A computer image of how the site will look

Sainsbury’s and Domino’s sign up for new site that could bring 100 new jobs

Daisha Farry and Adam Sutton with baby Max William Sutton born in Hartlepool on Boxing Day.

Adorable Max is a late Christmas present for proud parents

Kamil Ozkan, the former boss of Martino's Italian Kitchen, in Peterlee, has been banned from running a business for six years. Picture: Google Street View.

Former restaurant boss's business ban

Horden Hub House's Karen Bond (centre) and volunteers, Jimmy Wilson, David Kendall, Lucy Suggitt and Clare Bilton, who helped distribute the coats.

Queues form as more than 100 people help themselves to free warm clothes

The A19 southbound has partially reopened after the collision.

A19 CRASH: Dashcam appeal after five-vehicle collision closes road for hours

Director of Go Green Training Academy, Brian Weir.

Company looking to train 100 heating installers

Mourners Anita Atkinson (right), from County Durham, and Mary Cartwright, former mayor of Peterlee, in London ahead of the Queen's funeral.

Mourners' ‘incredible’ experience as they gather for Queen’s state funeral

Don’t miss our Open Evening on September 22nd

Ad Feature Dene Academy: A Centre of Excellence
Our annual Dene Academy Open Evening is an exciting opportunity for both parents and students to look around our school and meet our fabulous staff team.

Daniel Lawton captured the northern lights near Souter Lighthouse. (Photo by DLawtonphotography).

Take a look at this incredible picture of Northern Lights captured near Whitburn

Workers at Clear Climate.

Big contract win underlines firm’s ambitions

Dene Academy pupils Liam Jordan, Rowen Johnson, Joe Stainson, Jack Bell, Riley Corner and Cody White celebrate their 2022 GCSE results.

GCSE results 2022: Dene Academy head is 'incredibly proud' of all his pupils

Students pictured on the day they got their A level results in Sunderland and East Durham.

Nine pictures from A-Level results days past in Sunderland

Police outside derelict Lee House, in Peterlee, on Wednesday morning.

Police issued safety warning just days before derelict building fire

Smoke can be seen billowing from the seven storey building.

Photograph: Donna-Lou Rehtwol

Firefighters tackle blaze in seven storey building

Stuart Wood with his daughter Lucy and wife Sharon.

Peterlee dad with MS in BBC One appeal

A pool of archive photos but can you spot someone you know?

Nine great swimming pictures from Sunderland over the years

Marjorie and Ray Connor with Dr Pete Hersey, RaCI assistant Gemma Robinson, Staff Nurse Rebecca Hilton, RaCI coordinator and Senior Staff Nurse Sophie Patterson and Senior Staff Nurse Krissyleigh Cowling.

Sunderland's longest Covid-19 patient on the road to recovery

Laura Deakin (left) and Sam O'Donnell from Mane Attraction, Horden.

New hair salon a ‘roaring success’ after owner almost gave up on dream

Missing East Durham man Barry Hopkins.

Police release video footage in search for missing East Durham man

Fire crews were called to Wingate to rescue Windy the horse from a beck.

Watch as firefighters help to rescue Windy the horse that was trapped in a beck

A crew from Peterlee Fire Station took part in the rescue

Firefighters share video of rescue of horse trapped in stream

Durham County Council is hoping to complete a major overhaul of the county's leisure centres.

Concerns raised plans to overhaul County Durham’s leisure centres

From left: Katie Papling, Sophie Middleton and Chloe Savage were among the Dene Academy students to plant new trees.

Students tree planting is the root to a better future

Director of Go Green Training Academy, Brian Wear.

North East’s first heat pump training academy opens up in Peterlee

A picture of what appears to be armed police officers in Peterlee on Monday afternoon.

Police called out after 999 alert about man's threats

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

Laura Robinson, who volunteers at East Durham Trust which has appealed for more donations to its food bank. Picture by Tom Banks

Plea for help as food bank faces rising demand

Alexander Battery Technologies Apprentices with Emma Norbury and Managing Director Mark Rutherford

Alexander Battery Technologies takes on four apprentices, thanks to partnership ...

Northern Rights team

North East organisation marks 10th birthday with growth plans for 2022

Staff at Bristol Street Motors Peterlee Hyundai

Peterlee dealership named best-performing Hyundai retail site in the UK

Webuyanycar.com pod based at Byron Shopping Centre

Seaham shopping centre welcomes We Buy Any Car branch

Huge waves generated by Storm Arwen, the last major storm to hit the region.

Your hour-by-hour forecast as Storm Malik hits Sunderland

Beau's Gelato Love Raw Box

Peterlee firm teams up with vegan chocolate bar maker to launch new product

Barber Hassan Hawleri has been cutting the hair of those in need for free over the Christmas period. Picture: Hassan Hawleri.

Barber gave free haircuts to those in need on Christmas Day

Baby Jenson with mum Angel and nana Angela.

Mum and nana welcome bundle of New Year's joy

From left: Lilly and Annie Sawicki and Ray Lonsdale with the Launch Day sculpture. Photo: Paul Levitt.

Mum’s joy as Launch Day sculpture is revealed to her seven-year-old daughter