FEWER than 38 per cent of North East women are aware of the link between alcohol and breast cancer – despite evidence that any level of regular drinking increases the risks. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A SCHEME to reduce congestion for drivers travelling on the A66 in Darlington gets underway this month. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A BUDDY Bookmarks project is being launched today in a bid to show how not all friendships and relationships are healthy. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A PAIR of North-East institutions have come together to celebrate a true milestone achievement. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

AN INDEPENDENT candidate is rallying for votes ahead of a local election. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

MEMBERS of The Northern Echo camera club spent an evening taking photographs of reptiles in an experimental workshop. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

PLANNERS have been warned to help avoid another public outcry over the felling of mature and protected trees to make way for a development of detached homes. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

DARLINGTON drew 0-0 with Southport, a tedious encounter being almost entirely devoid of entertainment and marred by two players being taken to hospital. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A FORMER Darlington and Durham health visitor has been struck off after failing to tell authorities when a mother threatened to kill her five-week-old daughter. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

THESE takeaways and food retailers in Darlington were given the lowest food safety rating in their last hygiene inspection. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo