
Durham News
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Killer, drug dealers and violent youths among the teenagers locked up recently
We are taking a look at some of the most serious teenage offenders to be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court recently.
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North East road to be closed to drivers for 11 days just before Christmas
The B6278 between Edmondbyres and Carterway Heads, near Consett, will be shut to all vehicles from Monday, December 8, until Friday, December 19.
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Man back behind bars for stealing £11 of booze and £450 building materials
A Ferryhill man who had just been released from prison is back behind bars after he stole booze and building materials to fund his alcohol addiction.
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What we thought of this city centre Italian wine bar and restaurant with river views
It was a cold and dark November night when, after three weeks of back and forth struggling to agree on a date for a catch up, my friend Alice and I found ourselves at the Riverwalk in Durham.
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Major 999 response after incident at River Tees in County Durham
Emergency services were called to the River Tees following an incident in County Durham: the nature of the incident is yet to be confirmed.
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Bellway releases images to show street scenes planned at new developments on the edge of DurhamComputer-generated images have been released to show what Bellway’s new developments at Sniperley Park will look like. Bellway is building 368 properties at DH1 and The Green at DH1, part of the planned 1,900-home garden neighbourhood on the north-western edge of Durham.
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Durham care home shares their favourite carols and why singing is good for youChristmas is a time for fun, festivities and revisiting traditions. Whilst staying healthy may not always be at the forefront of people’s minds during this time, one Christmas activity has several surprising health and wellbeing benefits – carolling.
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Gilesgate Primary PTFA Releases SingleA heartwarming new Christmas single, born from a father’s promise to his young daughter, is set to make waves this festive season - and it’s all in support of a small but remarkably diverse primary school in Durham.
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Firefighters to hold Santa On Tour event in County Durham and DarlingtonSanta is set to join firefighters on a magical fire engine tour of County Durham and Darlington this Christmas. Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are putting on their annual Santa On Tour event to spread festive cheer to families and raise funds for charity.
National News
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Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality workThe government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education.
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Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force saysA West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans.
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King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas cardThe card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy.
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England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishesEngland are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.
North East Sport
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Steve Watson's level-headed reaction after Darlington were thrashed at Oxford City
Darlington manager Steve Watson was still in an optimistic mood despite his team sinking to a 5-1 defeat at Oxford City.
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Kim Hellberg outlines Middlesbrough Lukas Engel plan ahead of defender's return
Kim Hellberg discusses the imminent Middlesbrough return of Lukas Engel on what happens next
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Noah Sadiki's 'disagreement' with Regis Le Bris - and explanation for Man City defeat
Noah Sadiki insists he was not thinking about a possible derby suspension during Sunderland's defeat at Manchester City
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Mixed injury news for Sunderland as potential starter is ruled out of Wear-Tyne derby
Sunderland defender Reinildo Mandava should be available to face Newcastle United in the Wear-Tyne derby
