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A Low Newton prisoner threatened to kill an inmate she had a brief relationship with in a series of abusive messages she sent to her former County Durham lover, a court heard.

A County Durham man will be sentenced next month after admitting domestic violence offences, including monitoring mobile phones and controlling her movements

The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the week ahead.

Excitement grows for Zoomies dog soft play in Shildon as owner shares update on delays, with eager dog owners saying the new play space will be worth the wait.

Pictures show the extensive damage left after a car drove into a Newton Aycliffe family home as the driver fled the scene.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are taking flight for Christmas 2026 with The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook and are delighted to announce that Heartstopper and Emmerdale star, Bradley Riches, is set to join this latest swashbuckling adventure in the role of ‘Peter’ from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027.

In the wake of rising interest in vocational education, New College Durham is celebrating outstanding success after a team of its Level Two apprentices secured the prestigious Judges’ Award at the City & Guilds Apprenticeship Showcase Challenge during National Apprenticeship Week 2026.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is celebrating an exceptional night of national recognition.

A number of charities are set to benefit as Thorpe Farm Centre’s monthly Car Boot Sales return from March.

The fire began in a vape shop on Union Street on Sunday afternoon before the building collapsed hours later.

Lamin Kongira told BBC Scotland News he had been walking past when a shopkeeper ran out saying "fire, fire".

The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

Eddie Howe updates on team and injury news ahead of Newcastle's Champions League round of 16 first leg against Barcelona

Eddie Howe looks ahead to Newcastle United's Champions League round of 16 first leg against Barcelona at St James' Park

Kim Hellberg explains his Tommy Conway and Adilson Malanda Middlesbrough selection decisions at QPR

Scott Wilson's day-by-day betting guide to the Cheltenham Festival