A FIRM which specialises in building cutting edge prototypes for Formula 1, aviation and the nuclear industry is planning to move to an expanded factory. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

ORGANISERS of an initiative aimed at rescuing surplus food and using it to feed the community have thanked their supporters. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A MAN was taken to hospital on Saturday after suffering an electric shock following a power surge which left dozens of homes without electricity. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

‘CUSTODIANS of Remembrance’ are urging people to give their time to helping to support the Poppy Appeal this year. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

THE North-East is one of the worst region’s in the country for childhood obesity, new figures have shown, whilst national levels of severe obesity among Year Six children have hit a record high. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

DARLINGTON striker Reece Styche played as Gibraltar made history today, winning a competitive game for the first time. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

Storm Callum has caused further disruption as the UK continued to be battered by heavy downpours on Saturday. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

Rail services were disrupted again on Saturday because of a fresh strike in the long-running dispute over guards on trains. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

GARAGES selling part worn tyres have been targeted during a week-long operation. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo