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Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the crash on Durham Road in Consett - emergency services are at the scene.

Whether you’re exploring County Durham’s history or heading out for a moorland walk, here are five reasons why Tow Law deserves a visit.

An immature man uploaded indecent images of children on to the artwork of a computer game he was playing without, apparently, realising the consequences.

An art exhibition showcasing works by notorious prisoner Charles 'Salvador' Bronson and other artists with criminal justice experience will open on September 2 at No 42 Gallery in Bishop Auckland.

The Santa Express is set to return to Weardale Railway this Christmas, offering families a festive train ride through County Durham.

Following a spectacular summer of headline grabbing shows, including a stand out performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, a sublime headline date at Alexandra Palace Park in London and a mammoth homecoming show at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park, Kaiser Chiefs have extended their Employment celebrations with a new run of 2026 dates due to phenomenal demand.

New College Durham (NCD) is absolutely thrilled to celebrate yet another year of fantastic GCSE achievements! With some incredible results, students have truly showcased their talent, resilience, and dedication to success.

St John Ambulance launches campaign to teach 300,000 people life-saving first aid. We go to great lengths for our loved ones – from squeezing our partner’s spots, to watching our child’s favourite film 74 times. But when it comes to learning first aid – something that could actually save a life – many of us are still putting it off.

The Spotted Dog Pub Celebrates 200 Years of History, Heritage and Hospitality with a long weekend of amazing food, chilled drinks, live music and more. The Spotted Dog, one of Darlington’s oldest and most cherished pubs, is raising a glass to mark 200 incredible years this August — and everyone is invited to join the celebration.

An historic Standard owned by the Royal British Legion’s Darlington branch has gone on display in the town’s central library. The then-British Legion’s Darlington Branch was among the first to be established when the organisation was founded in 1921, with Standards being awarded to the main branch and to its women’s section in recognition of their new status.

The government would establish a new and independent body, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly.

Corrie Lee Stavers, 28, suffered fatal head injuries at a funfair on Saturday afternoon, police say.

Two people remain in a life-threatening condition in hospital following the blaze on Friday night.

Ministers say the reforms are aimed at reducing reoffending and easing pressures on crowded prisons.

Musicians and dancers join Carnival's children's parade, following the paint-filled fun of J'ouvert.

Steve Watson thought that his Darlington side thoroughly deserved a point after playing for more than an hour with ten men at King's Lynn.

Hayden Hackney's transfer fate beyond the end of the month will play a crucial role in determining the success of Middlesbrough's season

Saturday's defeat at Burnley was something of a reality check for the Black Cats

Parker felt his Burnley side got what they deserved against Sunderland at Turf Moor on Saturday

Sunderland are still pushing to make more signings ahead of the transfer deadline