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The police watchdog has launched an independent investigation into Durham Constabulary's contact with Patricia Hewitt before she fatally stabbed Newton Aycliffe woman Angela Lloyd.
A woman found dead at the side of a County Durham road had taken a large quantity of drugs, an inquest heard.
An MP has urged County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust bosses to reverse plans to close a ward at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
A690 Durham Road in Sunderland will close for four Sundays from October 18 for resurfacing. Check diversions via North Moor Lane, Silksworth and Thorney Close.
Durham man Simon, 43, turns 14 years in mental health services into hope as a peer practitioner for Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
County Durham driver Joseph Glynn receives 200 hours’ unpaid work and a 16-month ban after driving while disqualified and uninsured in Stanley on August 31.
County Durham man Michael Snowdon fined £120 for keeping a prohibited stun gun at his Brandon home, Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard on October 7.
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
NewsPictures as families enjoy a creepy autumnal day out at Psycho Path's Family Fright Fest
Police have stepped up patrols in a County Durham town centre after residents said they felt frightened and were avoiding the bus station.
What's OnPop Disco powerhouse Boney M. will be performing live inside the incredible Durham Cathedral!
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed 16 times and raped at a County Durham home; four defendants deny charges as trial continues.
Ebchester is a peaceful County Durham village built over the Roman fort of Vindomora, with riverside walks, ancient history and woodland trails.
Stack has abandoned its plans to open a venue in Durham city centre, saying the decision was not "taken lightly".
A female prison officer exchanged intimate messages with an inmate, telling him he was, “the butter on my toast” and “the milk in my tea”, a court heard.
Stack has been accused of showing "flagrant disregard" by Mary Kelly Foy after scrapping long-delayed plans to open a venue in Durham city centre.
Land-Star Express applies to expand at Tursdale Business Park, Durham, housing seven HGVs and 12 trailers
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Durham County Council in the past week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, new advertisements, and changes to residential and c
Durham County Council has made the A1018 and B1404 Seaton Lane restrictions permanent, with entry bans and a 50mph limit
NewsThe new Nobel Peace Prize winner is an honorary Durham University graduate.
A junior football team from County Durham is playing in brand-new kit sponsored by local housebuilder Bellway Durham as it embarks on one of the toughest seasons in its history.
A man has been arrested in suspicion of drink driving after a crash in Chester-le-Street, County Durham last night (October 8).
Durham Police investigate an October 7 attempted robbery in Darlington after two males on bikes pushed a woman down and tried to steal her mobile phone.
County Durham mum Sue Spencer says a delayed breast cancer diagnosis left her with incurable stage 4 cancer as NHS Trust expands review into patient harm.
A drug-smuggling County Durham hairdresser stashed more than 67kg of cannabis in his luggage in a bid to clear drug debt.
Darren Appleby admitted possessing two knuckledusters at his Murton home after a police raid. Newton Aycliffe magistrates gave him an absolute discharge.
County Durham mum Sue Spencer says a delayed breast cancer diagnosis left her with incurable stage 4 cancer as NHS Trust expands review into patient harm.
Award-winning director Dean Midas’s indie horror film The Stitcher, filmed on a mobile phone in Durham, reaches 65,000 views in 72 hours ahead of Halloween.
£1.5m County Durham fund supports 33 community projects through Thriving Together, tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing and building financial resilience.
North East property expert Emma Bolton, CEO of Sewell Advisory, wins Woman of the Year at the Inspiring Women in Property Awards for mentoring professionals.
Durham Freemasons award £60,000 grant to Stockton Citizens Advice for Community Connectors supporting families facing child poverty in the North East.
NewsDurham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) to tackle antisocial behaviour
Thirteen ducks have been found dead in a pond in Pelton Fell, with the birds believed to have been shot with an airgun.
Balaclavas could be banned and seven County Durham towns slapped with anti-yob orders as the council discusses a crack down on anti-social behaviour.
County Durham farming leaders and councillors mark Back British Farming Day, addressing rising costs, food security and support for rural communities.
NewsDurham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in seven areas
NewsCounty Durham boy Bradley Lowery tragically died aged just 6 in 2017
A man involved in a high-value house burglary has cut ties with the people he was mixing with at the time, a court heard.
A NPAS police helicopter was spotted flying over Darlington last night as crews assisted Durham Police with a suspect search.
Tributes have poured in for "beloved" David McKenzie a lollipop man who dedicated himself to keeping children and families safe outside a Willington school
The owners of a popular Teesdale cheesemaking business will close their café and shop for the winter for the first time since opening.
A former Durham police officer will face a misconduct hearing accused of behaving inappropriately towards two colleagues while working as an acting sergeant.
People in Consett have been left "frightened" and taking detours to avoid their bus station because of anti-social behaviour.
A County Durham mum says medical professionals repeatedly dismissed her autistic son’s symptoms as “just behavioural” — even when he was in severe pain.
A new County Durham investigative hub has saved more than £800,000 and returned thousands of policing hours to frontline duties, a report says.
A shop worker has admitted stealing large numbers of scratch cards from her employer and claiming tens of thousands of pounds in prizes.
“This was the first Assembly of the 21st century, but it won’t be the last.”
News-Event celebrates British farming Durham County Council
A suspected drink-driver caused a three-vehicle crash while attempting a dangerous double overtaking manoeuvre near the brow of a hill.