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A Newton Aycliffe dad says his life has “changed forever” after a cut on his toe led to his leg being amputated below the knee.

A man responded to being told a relationship was over by squeezing his partner’s neck so tightly that it caused three blood vessels to burst, a court was told.

Jonathan Armstrong, 32, formerly of Stockton, was fined at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court after admitting breaching a criminal behaviour order by drinking alcohol while heavily intoxicated at Durham Bus Station.

A well-known North East family is preparing to celebrate four decades at the helm of a landmark hotel with a special bank holiday weekend event bringing together old friends, loyal customers and generations of guests.

From working behind the scenes in a magic act to leading a major horse production, Edie Bainbridge has built a career on persistence and daring horsemanship.

More than 100 remarkable vehicles will take their places against the historic backdrop of Durham city centre when the Durham Classic Car Show returns on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August.

Country Music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80 her family has announced on social media.

Cleveland police have named the five men who were killed in a collision with police on the A66 on Saturday morning.

Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a crash on the A66 near Southbank. The crash, between a marked police car and a Volkswagen Passat occured at 3:39am on Saturday morning. 

Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.

Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.

Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.

Sunderland have made a move for Marseille's Brazilian winger Igor Paixao as the Black Cats continue their push to strengthen their attack ahead of next Tuesday's transfer deadline

Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Rokas Pukštas

Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg insists he does not want to lose David Strelec in the final week of the transfer window

Matthias Jaissle has pledged to continue prioritising the cup competitions during his time as Newcastle United head coach