Seaham2 days agoYour snaps of summer as July draws to closeOur Weather Watchers capture blooming gardens, lush scenery and beautiful sunsets.2 days ago2 days ago'Rotting' home left empty for more than a decadeResidents living near the empty property say it has been plagued by anti-social behaviour.2 days ago5 days ago3D beach map may help kids connect with natureAn organisation is visiting schools with an online 3D map of the coast from Seaham to Crimdon.5 days ago6 days agoWhy do only some beaches have lifeguards?Calls for more lifeguards are made following the deaths of two men in Seaton Carew.6 days ago19 Jul 2026Linger on landscapes as summer holidays startBBC Weather Watchers snap some beautifully sunny scenery across the North East and Cumbria.19 Jul 202610 Jul 2026Plans for large solar farm rejectedThe farm near Stockton Road would have generated enough electricity to power about 16,000 homes.10 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Floral feast for the senses as weather coolsAs the hazy days of summer continue, BBC Weather Watchers capture images of colourful blooms. 4 Jul 202620 Jun 2026Photographers share wildlife gems as summer startsKestrels, a sleepy snake and a buzzard all pose for the camera as astronomical summer starts.20 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Beach mine dumps still pose eco risk, study findsHistoric mining waste dumped on beaches could disrupt ecosystems, a study suggests. 16 Jun 2026...