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The government has issued a fresh statement in relation to the breast cancer scandal at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

The NHS Trust that runs Bishop Auckland Hospital has given its verdict about whether it would restore A&E services to the County Durham town.

A “drunk and upset” Ushaw Moor pensioner shoved her ex-partner and banged on the door of his home after their “on off” relationship fell apart.

Cross Lanes Organic Farm near Barnard Castle has become a popular A66 stop, with visitors praising its café, local produce, butcher’s counter and friendly staff.

An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.

Durham Market Place will be transformed into a celebration of stories and imagination when the city’s Children’s Book Festival takes place on Friday 21st August 2026.

Residents North West Durham are going back in time on the dancefloor at one of the county’s landmark cultural venues.

East Durham College is celebrating a high volume of T Level Distinctions across its 2026 cohort as students celebrate their results and the next steps in their careers and education.

Thousands 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!

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!

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.

Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Kim Hellberg explains his decision to start Abdoulaye Kante for Middlesbrough against Lincoln

Sunderland are preparing to kick-off their Premier League season this weekend, and are set to strengthen their squad this week

Dave Tonner, 39, has opened Axe-aholics in Newton Aycliffe and already secured its place as a European axe throwing championships host.

Seny Dieng has left Middlesbrough - and the goalkeeper looks set to be followed through the exit door by Sontje Hansen, with a deal for the winger understood to be close

Dan Burn reflects on a dramatic summer at Newcastle United, including Eddie Howe's exit and being named club captain