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An MP has urged County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust bosses to reverse plans to close a ward at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
A woman found dead at the side of a County Durham road had taken a large quantity of drugs, an inquest heard.
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.
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.
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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.
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.
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.
Pictures 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.
Ebchester is a peaceful County Durham village built over the Roman fort of Vindomora, with riverside walks, ancient history and woodland trails.
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.
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.
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 abandoned its plans to open a venue in Durham city centre, saying the decision was not "taken lightly".
Durham County Council has made the A1018 and B1404 Seaton Lane restrictions permanent, with entry bans and a 50mph limit
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
Land-Star Express applies to expand at Tursdale Business Park, Durham, housing seven HGVs and 12 trailers
The new Nobel Peace Prize winner is an honorary Durham University graduate.