County Durham
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Man appears in court charged with murder after fatal A1(M) crash near Darlington
A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a crash on the A1(M). He was remanded in custody.
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A19 closed in both directions amid reports of 'naked man' near Northallerton
A MAIN road in North Yorkshire is currently blocked due to an incident - with reports of 'severe delays'.
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Sneak peek inside County Durham's new all pink cocktail bar ahead of grand opening
Cocktail lovers are being given their first glimpse inside a brand-new County Durham venue ahead of its much-anticipated opening next week.
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Council refuses plans for major solar farm branded 'utter madness' by neighbours
Plans for a major solar farm near Bishop Auckland have been refused by Durham County Council after residents branded the proposal 'utter madness'.
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Shoplifter from Darlington wanted after failing to attend sentencing for 16 offences
Darlington shoplifter Declan Bennett, 29, admits 15 thefts and threatening behaviour after targeting Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Heron Foods.
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Footage shows devastating aftermath of 'arson attack' at derelict County Durham pub
New images and drone footage have revealed the full extent of the damage caused by a fire that tore through the former Crown and Thistle pub in Catchgate.
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M&S wants 300 Christmas staff at Durham, Hartlepool, Teesside and Metrocentre shops
People looking for work in the North East ahead of Christmas are set to benefit from more than 300 seasonal roles with Marks & Spencer across the region this winter.
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Police called after mass brawl in broad daylight in Spennymoor
Police were called to a morning brawl involving both men and women on a County Durham street.
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Police issue update as 'horrific' fire at derelict County Durham pub treated as arson
A fire which ripped through The Crown and Thistle in Catchgate is being treated as arson, Durham police confirmed.
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£1.5m fund to support 33 community projects across County Durham
£1.5m County Durham fund supports 33 community projects through Thriving Together, tackling loneliness, improving wellbeing and building financial resilience.
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North East car thief punched, headbutted and spat at two police officers
Middlesbrough car thief Richard Heppenstall jailed for three-and-a-half years after stealing a Fiat 500 and assaulting two police officers.
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Inside 'inviting' and luxury North Yorkshire spa earning glowing reviews from guests
Guests are raving about a luxury North Yorkshire estate’s woodland-inspired spa, with a heated outdoor pool, panoramic sauna and hot tubs overlooking the countryside.
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Bannatyne clubs back air ambulance with North East charity week
Bannatyne Health Clubs will raise funds for Great North Air Ambulance Service during Charity Week events, October 12 to 18, across North East and Cumbria.
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Durham Freemasons grant brings advice closer to families facing child poverty
Durham Freemasons award £60,000 grant to Stockton Citizens Advice for Community Connectors supporting families facing child poverty in the North East.
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A1 crash leaves lane closed with severe delays and debris on road
Motorists are facing severe delays this morning (October 9) on the A1 Western Bypass following a crash near Team Valley in Gateshead.
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One taken to hospital after HGV and car crash in A66 layby as air ambulance attends
A person was taken to hospital after a crash between a HGV and a car in a layby on the A66 that saw the air ambulance, police and paramedics attend.
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Controlling Darlington man who made wife's life hell harassed her after break-up
A man subjected his partner, now his wife, to years of “horrific abuse” while drinking heavily and taking crack cocaine.
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The towns and cities around the world officially linked to County Durham
County Durham could soon add a town in Italy and a community in France to its growing network of international partnerships.
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Landlord fined £28k after mum, baby and disabled child living in damp and mouldy home
The Annfield Plain family contacted Durham County Council after a broken boiler left them without heating, alongside several other problems.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (October 9).
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County Durham man found with knuckledusters claims he didn't know they were illegal
Darren Appleby admitted possessing two knuckledusters at his Murton home after a police raid. Newton Aycliffe magistrates gave him an absolute discharge.
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County Durham mum told to ‘stop worrying’ over symptoms now has terminal cancer
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.
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Everything we know as 'horrific' blaze tears through derelict County Durham pub
A dramatic fire tore through former Catchgate pub The Crown and Thistle on Thursday, destroying much of the roof and prompting a major 999 response.
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County Durham mine water scheme now heats 750 homes with green energy
Hundreds of families in County Durham are benefiting from a pioneering green energy scheme that uses warm water from disused coal mines to heat their homes.
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Dashcam captures moment police stop traffic on A1(M) near Darlington to sting BMW
This is the dramatic moment police brought traffic on the A1(M) near Darlington to a standstill after deploying a stinger device on a BMW.
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Plans to link wind farm powering 3m homes to East Durham coast advance
Seaham residents are being urged to share their views on a route to bring electricity ashore from a major wind farm.
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County Durham birch misses out on Tree of the Year award
The Bollihope Birch near Frosterley has missed out on being crowned the UK's Tree of the Year.
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LIVE - 'Smoke across sky' as fire erupts at old County Durham pub
Emergency services are at a scene in Catchgate, County Durham, following a fire at an old pub.
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Historic North Yorkshire church just off the A1(M) linked to knights and castles
Standing just off the A1(M) near Knaresborough, St Martin’s Church in Allerton Mauleverer is one of North Yorkshire’s most remarkable churches.
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Everything you need to know as Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events
Book lovers are set to descend on Durham this weekend as the Durham Book Festival returns with three days of events celebrating literature, creativity and debate.
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Inside £950k Bishop Auckland church with 200-year history, own bar and luxury land
A unique former church complete with its own bar, three-bedroom annexe and around two acres of land has gone on the market for £950,000.
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Woman opened Snapchat seconds before hitting quadbike in crash that killed farmer
A woman has been jailed for killing a farmer in a crash while using her phone at the wheel.
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North East drink-driver banned from roads after being twice legal alcohol limit
Newcastle motorist Ndidi Jackson banned for 17 months after admitting drink-driving at twice the legal limit.
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Panel announced as long-running BBC show returns to County Durham and airs tonight
The panel for this week's Question Time in Peterlee has been announced ahead of the BBC programme's return to County Durham.
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Travel expert reveals simple tips to avoid overpaying for airport parking
A travel expert has revealed a few simple checks you should make before booking airport parking to avoid overpaying.
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Court date set over scaffolding which left Consett villagers in 'constant danger'
A three-year-long scaffolding saga which has engulfed Leadgate in Consett could soon reach a conclusion as a court order is set to be served by the council.
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Former Darlington coal depot could become three-storey flats with 34 new homes
The derelict land of a former coal depot in Darlington could be transformed into 34 new flats as new plans are lodged.
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Primark warning as Halloween decoration recalled due to asbestos risk
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent alert about the potential contamination
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14-year-old boy arrested after 'arson attack' decimates former library
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a blaze decimated a former library building in an overnight "arson attack".
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King Charles strips 5 more people of honours including former Royal Navy officer
His Majesty has now stripped the honours from 48 individuals since coming to the throne, including 5 new ones in October 2026.
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Man charged with murder after death of woman, 22, in crash on A1(M) near Darlington
A man has been charged with murder after a 22-year-old woman died after a crash on the A1(M).
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Man ‘thought he was dead’ after alleged stabbing and rape in County Durham home
Teesside Crown Court hears a man was allegedly stabbed, raped and held captive in a County Durham home, as four defendants face charges. Trial continues.
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Inside stunning £795k County Durham home with tennis court and seven bedrooms
A Grade II* listed country house with a tennis court, orchard gardens and a three-bedroom annexe has gone on the market in County Durham.
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Wave of Light service at North East crematorium to remember loss of babies
Families affected by baby loss will gather at Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough, for Still Parents Teesside’s Wave of Light service.
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Balaclava ban and anti-yob orders for County Durham towns to combat 'trouble'
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.
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Rishi Sunak meets residents at North Yorkshire village hall coffee morning
Rishi Sunak meets more than 40 residents from Redmire and Castle Bolton at a coffee morning, as the Richmond and Northallerton MP visits his constituency.
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'Shock' as 13 ducks found dead in County Durham pond in suspected airgun attack
Thirteen ducks have been found dead in a pond in Pelton Fell, with the birds believed to have been shot with an airgun.
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Newton Aycliffe man stole crates of drinks from post office on consecutive days
Newton Aycliffe man Scott Coates must pay £75 compensation after stealing Coke and energy drinks from Silverdale Post Office, Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard.
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Northumbrian Water backs Future Leaders programme in North East
Northumbrian Water Group backs the North East Chamber’s Future Leaders Programme with Gateshead College, developing skills and confidence in rising talent.
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Shoplifter caught filling pilowcase pulled knife on man who challenged him
A shoplifter thrown out of a convenience store by a member of the public pulled a knife and briefly chased him back inside.