
Durham News
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Mourners say heartwrenching goodbye to 'remarkable' County Durham six-year-old Bonnie
Mourners have gathered in Stanley at the funeral of a six-year-old Bonnie described as a "remarkable little girl" who brought "so much love and light into this world".
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Man wanted for assaults and controlling behaviour 'likely to be' in County Durham
Sam Walsh, 49, from Colburn, in North Yorkshire, is wanted by police officers in connection with the serious offences, with polcie saying he's likely in County Durham.
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Windscreen shattered on bus in County Durham after youths throw 'unknown object'
The windscreen of a double-decker bus travelling through County Durham has been shattered after a group of youths threw an 'unknown object'.
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Man with 'heart of gold' died from pneumonia and head injury six months after crash
A young man with a “heart of pure gold” died from pneumonia and a head injury six months after a County Durham crash, an inquest has heard.
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Anglers urge council to save beloved County Durham fishing pond
Anglers have urged a council to protect and restore Shotton Pond.
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RESULTS DAY: Durham students receive results at New CollegeThousands of students across County Durham have received their A Level, T Level and Level 3 qualification results today. Many have discovered if they have achieved what is needed to get to their university of choice!
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Whats happening in County Durham this weekend?Murder Mysteries, Concerts, LEGO and sunflowers! As we continue to experience another heatwave around the North East, here's our roundup of whats happening across County Durham this weekend - In association with This is Durham!
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Celebrated Festival Receives £30,000 Funding For Exciting Theatrical AdventureOne of the North-East’s most celebrated festivals has received a £30,000 grant to create and deliver a brand-new theatrical experience for audiences in Tees Valley and County Durham.
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50 strong choir sings out from iconic viewpoint as 2026 Saltburn Folk Festival opensNearly 50 local singers gathered above the town yesterday (Friday 7 August) for a special performance marking the opening evening of this year’s Saltburn Folk Festival.
National News
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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found deadEmergency services said a man was found "unresponsive" at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon.
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Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire riskSingle-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
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Derailed Essex train leads to travel chaosMore than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.
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Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
North East Sport
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Sunderland in advanced contract talks after knocking back transfer enquiries
Romaine Mundle looks set to sign a new contract at Sunderland, with the Black Cats and the winger in advanced talks and a deal expected to be finalised in the next week
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Middlesbrough transfer verdict, surprise package & Championship promotion predictions
IT all gets underway for Middlesbrough this weekend as Kim Hellberg's side kick off their Championship campaign.
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Matthias Jaissle sets out Newcastle double-header hope amid Amar Dedic transfer push
Matthias Jaissle looks ahead to Newcastle's friendly double header against Leverkusen and Strasbourg as the Magpies continue efforts to strengthen the squad
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Kim Hellberg has a 'different feeling' & sends Middlesbrough training ground message
Kim Hellberg welcomes the "massive" competition for places in his Middlesbrough squad and has stressed to his players the importance of grasping the opportunity when it comes their way
