
Durham News
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Prolific County Durham shoplifter who stole beer, vapes and sandwiches jailed
William Etherington, of Dennis Street, Wheatley Hill, stole hundreds of pounds worth of items, including sandwiches, beer and vapes.
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Rare bird once on verge of extinction makes surprise visit to County Durham garden
An elusive goshawk swooped into a Spennymoor, County Durham, garden and landed on the fence after targeting a pigeon.
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Driver banned for six months after being caught speeding on A1(M) in County Durham
Lee Walker, 44, of Leeds, has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding on the A1(M) between Bowburn and Bradbury.
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Nurdles still washing up on County Durham beaches over a month after North Sea spill
Durham County Council has warned beachgoers about what to do if they spot the nurdles, which have been seen at Crimdon, Seaham Hall beach and the Slope beach at Seaham Marina.
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County Durham driver hit with fine after speed camera catches him on A1(M)
Andy Walton, 54, of Burnopfield, has been fined £769 and handed six penalty points after admitting speeding on the A1(M) in County Durham.
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Durham classic car show returns this bank holiday MondayMore 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.
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Country Music star Dolly Parton dies aged 80Country Music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80 her family has announced on social media.
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5 dead in A66 crash named by police.Cleveland police have named the five men who were killed in a collision with police on the A66 on Saturday morning.
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Emotional statement after 7 dead in horrific A66 crash near MiddlesbroughSeven 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.
National News
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Christian festival 'devastated' after man's deathPolice say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.
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Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in ParliamentThe imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.
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Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source saysThe former Duchess of York is renting a six-bed house in the Home Counties, reports say.
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Who are the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal?Among those reported missing after deadly floods are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
North East Sport
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What Kim Hellberg did that was crucial in Boro's win - and Lankshear's key strength
Will Lankshear's superb start to the season continued as Middlesbrough beat West Brom 3-1 at the Riverside
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Riley McGree handed first start of season as Boro boosted by return of injured star
Riley McGree has been handed a first start of the season as Middlesbrough take on West Brom at the Riverside this lunchtime
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Have Middlesbrough been too open so far this season? Kim Hellberg has his say...
Kim Hellberg concedes that his Middlesbrough team have been too open in the early weeks of the season
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Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris responds to Everton's Trai Hume transfer interest
Regis Le Bris responds to Everton's transfer interest in Sunderland defender Trai Hume
