Durham
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Police shame drivers leaving cars on junctions in Darlington estate 'parking war'
Police have warned Darlington College drivers not to park in a nearby housing estate after residents complained about the so-called “parking wars”.
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City centre building to become 24-hour gambling venue despite objections
The council said crime prevention plans should be drawn up, including CCTV, alarms and measures to prevent anti-social behaviour.
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Police search underway for County Durham man wanted on prison recall
Police are searching for a County Durham man who is wanted on prison recall.
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Judge criticises police over 'unsatisfactory state of affairs' as sentencing delayed
Middlesbrough man Daniel Lloyd admits assault, harassment and criminal damage. Teesside Crown Court sentencing delayed until October 20.
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Driver in stolen Audi led police on chase before crashing into them in West Auckland
Connor Head jailed for 15 months after crashing a stolen Audi RS4 into a police car during a pursuit in County Durham on September 5 last year.
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Wolves-supporting student who mocked A66 crash victims at Boro match spared jail
A Wolves supporter who mocked the victims of August’s A66 horror crash has been handed a four-year football banning order and ordered to carry out community work.
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Steak restaurant chain announces major change to planned North Yorkshire venue
Tomahawk Steakhouse changes Harrogate plans, unveiling NIPO, a Japanese-Brazilian restaurant concept, at the former Piccolino’s site.
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'Gentleman racer' had seconds to avoid bike left on track in fatal crash
A County Durham motorcyclist who "lived and breathed racing" and was described as a "gentleman racer" on the bike circuit had seconds to avoid a fatal crash.
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Alleged Durham rapist brands accuser a 'fantasist' as he '100 per cent' denies charge
Durham man Michael Boslem denies raping a man held at a Ushaw Moor house, while admitting stabbing and theft.
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North East accountancy firm wins two national workplace awards
North East accountancy firm Clive Owen LLP wins two Great Place To Work UK awards for Best Workplaces for Women and Consulting & Professional Services.
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Ex-Darlington councillor who lived 'lifetime of kindness' leaves £10k gift in will
A former Darlington councillor who would “quite literally give you the shirt off his back” has left a final gift of £10,000 to the town’s hospice.
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Teen who killed much-loved dad in County Durham crash to be sentenced today
A teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a County Durham crash is set to be sentenced today (October 12).
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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County Durham Beefeater among 110 old pubs saved after takeover creating 1,000 jobs
More than 100 former Beefeater, Brewers and Cookhouse sites will reopen after being acquired by Queensway Inns and Common Table Group.
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B&M to open 8 new stores before the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations
B&M is scheduled to open eight new UK stores by the end of 2026 - see the full list of locations.
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How to pronounce the name of this Northumberland village loved for its beach
Cambois has a very confusing name that leaves non-locals shocked when they are told how to correctly pronounce it.
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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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Councillor in a lather over dog wash unit planned for historic Saltburn promenade
A councillor is objecting to plans for a proposed self-service machine on Saltburn’s Lower Promenade allowing pet owners to wash and shampoo their dogs.
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Work begins on new Teesside Lidl store as German chain promises 2027 opening
Lidl plans to open its third Middlesbrough store in 2027. Plans for a new supermarket in Linthorpe, on land which was previously the home of the Northern School of Art, were approved by members of Middlesbrough Council’s planning committee back in July this year.
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PCC Joy Allen vows to tackle illegal off-road bike menace
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she is determined to tackle the menace of illegal off-road bikes which are causing harm and nuisance to communities and the countryside.
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The small museum that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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Durham man rebuilds life and helps others through NHS recovery
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.
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The small museum that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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Stack reaffirms committment to delayed Bishop Auckland venue as Durham scheme canned
STACK insists it remains committed to opening the Bishop Auckland venue despite three years of delays.
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The smallest museum in Northumberland that can only fit two people inside
The Ferryman's Hut Museum is the smallest in Northumberland and explores the history of Alnmouth's old ferry service.
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‘Basic research’ would reveal real reason behind Britain’s high energy prices
I share our councillors’ and MPs’ anger at the casual attitude of Clayton Glass towards the welfare of its Durham workforce as they were laid off due to the firm’s closure.
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Stack scraps plans for Durham site and gives up building after years of delays
Stack has abandoned its plans to open a venue in Durham city centre, saying the decision was not "taken lightly".
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24 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
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 commercial properties.
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Haulage firm seeks Durham base for goods vehicles and trailers - public notice
Land-Star Express applies to expand at Tursdale Business Park, Durham, housing seven HGVs and 12 trailers
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Plans for Stack venue at iconic Whitley Bay Spanish City scrapped after delays
Plans for a Stack venue and rooftop terrace at Whitley Bay's iconic Spanish City have been canned.
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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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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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US charity plans to use AI surveillance in Gaza classrooms to monitor ‘hate speech’
The charity’s broader educational approach has also been challenged by advocacy groups arguing it operates without accountability to local or UN bodies that traditionally oversee Gaza’s schools
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Person rushed to hospital after crash that sees road cordoned off by police
A person was taken to hospital after a crash on West Dyke Road in Redcar at around 7.15pm on Thursday (October 7).
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Durham-born property expert named Woman of the Year at national awards
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.
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A US charity plans to use AI to monitor its Gaza classrooms for 'hateful' speech
A U.S. charity in Gaza is worried that teachers at its schools might stray from a curriculum it says promotes peace and tolerance
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Durham horror short filmed on mobile phone racks up 65,000 views in 72 hours
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.
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Man, 20, wanted for failing to attend court over drug offences could be in York
A man wanted for allegedly failing to attend court over drug dealing offences could be in York, police have said.
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Man, 20, wanted for failing to attend court over drug offences could be in York
A man wanted for allegedly failing to attend court over drug dealing offences could be in York, police have said.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Update - Major rail disruption after emergency services incident in North Yorkshire
Train services between York and Newcastle have been disrupted today due to an incident near the railway line.
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Darlington motorist caught driving while banned on Woodland Road in court
Darlington driver Mark Appleby gets suspended prison sentence, 33-month driving ban after driving disqualified, uninsured and failing to stop for police.
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Updated: Train line between York and Newcastle reopens
There’s been major rail disruption today after the line between York and Newcastle was blocked. Services were unable to travel between the two cities due to a person being hit by a train this morning. The line has now reopened but...
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Senior Tory's plan to block mega solar farms on prime agricultural land
The Government has said: “The biggest threat to agriculture and nature is the climate crisis.”
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More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters crushed in Darlington police crackdown
More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters seized from Darlington streets have been crushed in a crackdown on anti-social and criminal behaviour.
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Asylum hotel closure left family with ‘shock, anxiety and panic’, court told
Asylum hotels were closed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in tranches earlier this year
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An inquest needs to find whether Angela, and the rest of us, were properly protected
JEREMY CHIPPERFIELD, the senior coroner for Durham and Darlington, is right to hold an inquest into the death of Angela Lloyd in Newton Aycliffe on August 13 even though Patricia Hewitt pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was ordered to be detained indefinitely in hospital.
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An inquest needs to find whether Angela, and the rest of us, were properly protected
JEREMY CHIPPERFIELD, the senior coroner for Durham and Darlington, is right to hold an inquest into the death of Angela Lloyd in Newton Aycliffe on August 13 even though Patricia Hewitt pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was ordered to be detained indefinitely in hospital.
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Man wanted by police in connection with an alleged attack in County Durham
Durham Police are searching for Jamie Taylor, who also uses the name Byron Taylor and has links to Newton Aycliffe.
