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Drivers travelling along the A66 in County Durham are being advised to plan ahead this month as a series of lane closures and roadworks are planned.

Drivers using the A1(M) in County Durham are being urged to plan ahead over the coming weeks as a series of lane closures and roadworks are set to take place.

A much-loved church leader, and devoted Newcastle United fan, was laid to rest this week. PETER BARRON reports

A powerful new documentary series is set to shine a light on the everyday realities of cancer support in County Durham.

To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington, according to petrolprices.com. Petrol prices get their information direct from garages and from users. Prices are correct at the time of writing based on the information

Traditional heritage craft skills are set to be passed on to the next generation after a four-figure grant from a regional employer enabled a County Durham community group to bring in specialist new equipment.

To mark National Grandparents Day in October, Ambassador Cruise Line launched its nationwide search for the Great British Grandparent 2025 – an accolade conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes who give so much of their time, consideration, emotional and, in some cases, financial support to their nearest and dearest, day in, day out.

Durham Markets has launched a new photography competition as part of its celebrations marking 175 years since the formation of Durham Markets Company in 1851.

Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) Executive Assistant Lynda Redshaw, who lives County Durham, was presented with an MBE for services to social housing in the North of England by Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle. She attended the ceremony with her two sons and granddaughter.

Gordon Brown sayd Sir Keir may have been "too slow to do the right things" but backed him to "clean up the system".

Many Labour insiders say Sir Keir may not be the man to take them to the next election, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.

Cabinet office minister Josh Simons commissioned APCO Worldwide for the investigation in 2023.

Eddie Howe says he has to take “full responsibility” for Newcastle’s current struggles – and understands the booing that rang around St James’ Park

Player Ratings: Newcastle United 2 Brentford 3 - Dango Outtara was Man of the Match at St James' Park

Newcastle United were beaten 3-2 by Brentford at St James' Park as their Premier League troubles continued

Regis Le Bris' verdict on Sunderland's defeat at Arsenal