November
The much-awaited film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has its world premiere in London; the Queen leads the nation in remembrance of the fallen and the region has its first snowfalls of winter.
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Durham Dales foot-and-mouth scare over
Tests on a dairy cow in County Durham thought to be the first animal infected with foot-and-mouth disease for more than a month prove negative.
The last case confirmed in County Durham was on September 4. The last case nationally was confirmed in Appleby, Cumbria, on September 30.
Animal movement restrictions were lifted on 8,500 farms in the north of England.
Pleas to close the controversial foot-and-mouth burial site at Tow Law, County Durham, were rejected leading to claims that the Government expects the disease to return in the new year.
Since the site opened in early May a total of 45,225 carcases have been buried there.
The Royal Air Force Association club in Duke Street, Darlington, closed its doors for the final time.
Ancient monument found at Sutton Bank
A team of archaeologists using a mixture of global positioning technology and old-fashioned leg work found one of the country's biggest ancient hill forts in North Yorkshire.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, one of the most-eagerly awaited movies ever, had its world premiere in Leicester Square.
Theatre plans tribute to Sid James
The Sunderland Empire is planning a tribute to the memory of actor Sid James who died at the theatre 25 years ago.
No-fly zone over nuclear plant
It was revealed that a no-fly zone was in force around Hartlepool's nuclear power station.
One of the warmest autumns on record came to an abrupt end with the first snowfalls in the region.
Bluebird's fate finally decided
Donald Campbell's family finally decides the future of Bluebird. The jet-powered boat will be fully restored and raced again before going on public display.
The Queen led the nation in remembrance of the fallen amid tight security to prevent any terrorist attack.
Copyright (c) 2000-2001 Sue Kelly