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A County Durham safeguarding campaigner has questioned why a mum who allowed the death of her daughter has been released from jail, just six years into a 12-year sentence.

Residents living near a Newton Aycliffe house which was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning have described hearing a noise "like an explosion" and waking to the sound of screaming.

Drone footage shows the roof of a Newton Aycliffe house caved in after a suspected arson attack left two women in hospital.

Two people taken to hospital after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe as a large police cordon remains in place.

A man with no previous convictions refused to help police after being suspected of drink-driving.

A MAJOR Stadium of Light fundraiser aims to help "fast-track" Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping.

Northumbrian Water is thanking customers for their continued efforts to save water and is encouraging everyone to keep using water wisely as reservoir levels across the region remain below average following a dry September.

TransPennine Express (TPE) is saying a fond farewell to one of its well-known station managers as he retires this week after spending more than three decades working on the railway.

STACK, which were due to open a Durham City branch in the old M&S unit on Silver Street, have shelved plans for the venue. The cancellation comes after years of delays.

The comedian and actor faces charges including rape and sexual assault from six female complainants who have never met each other, a court is told.

William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.

Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

Regis Le Bris updates on Sunderland's injury and team news ahead of the Europa League tie against Torreense

Micky Horswill was a Sunderland FA Cup winner and the last player to score for the club in Europe before this season

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris hoping summer signing Malick Fofana will have the same impact in a left-wing role as Enzo Le Fee had last season

Neto Borges discusses his Middlesbrough revival and his dramatic stoppage time winner at Stoke City