County Durham
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Adult care homes in County Durham town get green light despite neighbours' concerns
Plans to turn homes near a primary school into residential care homes for adults with learning disabilities have been approved despite concerns about safety.
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The County Durham village hiding one of Britain's largest ancient monuments
Cockfield may look like a quiet County Durham village, but its fell is one of Britain's largest scheduled ancient monuments, with mining remains, walks and wildlife.
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'Hidden' County Durham garden centre that's also home to the county's only zoo
A County Durham garden centre has a restaurant, tropical attraction and zoo alongside its plants, gifts and garden supplies.
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The remarkable County Durham church hiding a 250-million-year-old surprise
Standing at the heart of Stanhope's historic market place, the Church of St Thomas is one of County Durham's most remarkable buildings.
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The County Durham miner who fought for workers' rights and whose voice lives on today
Alfie Joey writes about a man instrumental in gaining rights for miners – who is still relevant today
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Inside a £1.1m Crathorne home where high-spec living meets family luxury
Discover The Burrow, a £1.1m contemporary family home in Crathorne near Yarm, with five bedrooms, garden room, double garage and gym/studio, now for sale.
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Search for well-known North East woman as community appeals for information
Friends, families and police are appealing for help to find North Shields woman Shannon Browning, who was last seen in South Shields on Saturday (October 10).
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Excitement as 'elusive' and 'rare' bird spotted at North East nature reserve
Birdwatchers have been treated to sightings of an elusive bittern at RSPB Saltholme, with photographer Gareth Bowes capturing the bird on camera.
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The Yorkshire market town just two miles from the A1(M) that feels a world away
Just two miles from the A1(M), Bedale is a historic Yorkshire market town with Viking treasures, a heritage railway, independent shops and beautiful countryside.
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Baby died after hospital staff failed to spot heart monitor jam as alarm was silenced
A heartbroken mum was forced to deliver her stillborn baby after staff failed to notice a drop in heart rate because a monitoring machine was set to silent after a paper jam.
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Predatory bus driver, groomer and perverts with hauls of child abuse images jailed
A manipulative groomer, a paedophile bus driver and two offenders convicted of child sexual abuse image offences have been jailed at Durham Crown Court in recent weeks.
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UK travel company to close after 15 years as it collapses into liquidation
UK travel company Global Travel Partners is set to close after 15 years, having entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation (CVL).
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Bishop Auckland driver fined over careless driving in Lidl car park
Bishop Auckland motorist Stephen Round fined £660 and given six penalty points for careless driving in a Lidl car park.
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What we know about separate County Durham A1(M) crash and incident which closed road
A1(M) closures remain in place after a serious crash and a separate police incident in County Durham overnight, with the northbound carriageway expected to stay shut into the afternoon.
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Stargazers treated to Northern Lights across North East - and it could return tonight
Stargazers across the North East were treated to a dazzling Northern Lights display overnight - and it could return tonight.
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Drunken man drove off in ex-partner’s car after hurling abuse at her in row
Redcar man Paul Parsons drove off in his ex-partner’s car after a childcare row and admitted common assault at Teesside Crown Court on August 8.
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Foundation in memory of North Yorkshire dad donates £30k to mental health support
Charlie Dallas Lancaster, 36, from Thirsk, died in summer 2020. His family and friends remember his “cheeky, smiling face” and ability to “light up the room”.
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North Yorkshire theatre group cuts costume hours with new sewing machine
Richmond Amateur Dramatics wins North Yorkshire Council funding for an industrial overlocker, helping volunteers make stronger costumes faster for future shows.
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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£168,000 Newton Aycliffe home boasts garden oasis and solar panels
Explore this stylish three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newton Aycliffe, priced at £168,000, with open-plan living, landscaped garden and solar panels.
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North East daytime disco returns with hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Decades Day Disco Volume 3 returns to Stockton on October 10, bringing 70s, 80s and 90s hits across three rooms at KU and The Social Room, 3pm-8pm.
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MP urges NHS bosses to halt Bishop Auckland ward move to Darlington
An MP has urged County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust bosses to reverse plans to close a ward at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
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Darlington pumpkin patch reopens after last-minute bid to save crop after drought
A Darlington farmer’s last-minute gamble helped save one of the region’s most popular pumpkin patches after drought threatened this year’s crop.
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County Durham driver banned again after being caught behind wheel
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.
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County Durham mum found unresponsive beside road took own life, coroner rules
A woman found dead at the side of a County Durham road had taken a large quantity of drugs, an inquest heard.
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County Durham farm café hailed as an 'absolute gem' for pies and cakes
Visitors have hailed a café on a County Durham working farm an 'absolute gem', praising its pies, breakfasts, cakes and sausage rolls.
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Inside a £1.65m Ingleby Greenhow home with stunning views and leisure suite
High Farm House near Ingleby Greenhow is a 6,592 sq ft country home with four bedrooms, leisure suite, workshops and 15.05 acres. Guide price £1.65m.
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From Prince Bishops to railway pioneers - the remarkable history of Hall Garth Hotel
For more than seven centuries, Hall Garth was a country estate at the heart of County Durham life before becoming a hotel, spa and wedding venue.
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Durham County Council wins four gongs for fitness offering at national awards
Durham County Council has won four national awards recognising its work to improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
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Historic National Trust mansion to be turned into monstrous Halloween house
Ormesby Hall in Middlesbrough will be transformed for Halloween this half-term, with monster trails, spooky activities, live theatre and evening events.
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Look inside the incredible £1.35m Durham home with a fascinating 240-year history
A 240-year-old home designed by one of Britain's best-known architects has gone on sale near Durham.
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Police step up patrols at Consett bus station as residents say they feel 'frightened'
Police have stepped up patrols in a County Durham town centre after residents said they felt frightened and were avoiding the bus station.
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Rare Walkers crisps flavour returns to UK supermarkets after 5 years away
Walkers has reintroduced its Pigs in Blankets flavour in its 2026 Christmas range, alongside Roast Potatoes and Sensations Honey Glazed Roast Ham.
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Man allegedly raped and stabbed 16 times in County Durham says attack ‘destroyed’ him
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.
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Bishop Auckland woman fined £120 for assaulting on-duty police officer
Bishop Auckland woman Helen Jones fined £120 at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court for assaulting a police officer, paying £50 compensation and £85 in CPS costs.
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'Little gem' County Durham café found steps away from historical attractions
Cafédral in Durham can be found in the perfect place to stop for a coffee when exploring some of the city's most famous attractions.
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Stack accused of 'flagrant disregard' for Durham after scrapping city centre venue
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.
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£1.4m Darlington home on Abbey Road showcases Victorian 'grandeur and charm'
Explore 41 Abbey Road, Darlington: a £1.4m Victorian and Arts and Crafts home with 4,316 sq ft, period features, landscaped gardens and detached garage.
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Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UK
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.
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The quiet County Durham village with a Roman fort hidden beneath its streets
Ebchester is a peaceful County Durham village built over the Roman fort of Vindomora, with riverside walks, ancient history and woodland trails.
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Middlesbrough donate Legacy Game stream proceeds to families of killed A66 officers
Middlesbrough will donate proceeds from its Legacy Game live stream to the families of PC Blades and PC Clough, who were killed on the A66 in August.
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The three North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week
XXXX North East postcodes have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week. Check to see if you have won below.
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Officer at County Durham jail said inmate was 'the butter to my toast' in love letter
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.
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County Durham route gets permanent entry bans and 50mph limit - public notice
Durham County Council has made the A1018 and B1404 Seaton Lane restrictions permanent, with entry bans and a 50mph limit
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How Stanley brothers David and William Horsley made Hollywood history
Long before Hollywood became the global home of cinema, two brothers from Stanley in County Durham helped lay its foundations.
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Durham University honorary graduate Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
A Durham University honorary graduate and former Durham Law School figure has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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'Very intimidating' balaclavas should be banned in County Durham say residents
County Durham residents have said the council's plan to ban 'very intimidating' balaclavas would be a 'good' decision.
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The County Durham chippy blowing customers away with its huge bargain portions
Godfather fish and chip shop in Stanley is stunning customers, who praise its generous portions and wallet-friendly deals.
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New County Durham SEND plan as thousands of children wait for assessment
A new special educational needs strategy is set to be approved in County Durham amid a backlog of over 5,600 children waiting for SEND assessments.
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Date confirmed for return of Yorkshire Farming Conference in Harrogate
The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January following its successful debut earlier this year.