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A protective dad smashed a dumbbell into a man’s head after he reportedly pestered his drunken son at home, a court heard.

County Durham sex offender Nathan Brian Rusted admitted failing to update police while homeless in a tent. He received a conditional discharge at court on October 20.

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.

Step inside Durham's Stanton's Fish & Chips, a city institution serving customers for more than 80 years, with a batter recipe dating back to 1954 and a loyal following that spans generations.

Families across Teesside and the North East can take part in a free Find Maestro treasure hunt at libraries, attractions and community venues.

A community remembrance project launched by Durham Markets has inspired people across the UK to make more than 30,000 knitted and crocheted poppies – almost twice its original target.

Pupils at a County Durham school for young people with learning disabilities are finding out more about local birdlife thanks to a second four-figure grant from a regional employer.

Over 800 homes are without power this morning as a major power outage affects numerous postcodes across Darlington.

A RECOVERING addict who endured homelessness before transforming his life to help others has embarked on a six-month rough sleeping challenge this weekend in a bid to raise £1 million for vital addiction recovery beds.

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing "disturbing allegations".

Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

Make draught excluders from socks, leave your oven door open after cooking and opt for lots of thin layers of clothing to stay warm.

Kim Hellberg was full of praise for 'electric' Tommy Conway after Middlesbrough's brilliant win at Bolton on Friday night

Luke O'Nien has told his Sunderland team-mates to stick to the principles that earned them so much success last season ahead of Leeds United game

Darlington caretaker manager Terry Mitchell says he will leave “no stone unturned” to win their game against local rivals Spennymoor Town at Blackwell Meadows today

County Durham fencers Chris Cranston-Selby and Duncan Rowlands help Britain win bronze at the World Veterans Fencing Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.