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A prolific Stanley shoplifter has been given the chance to turn her life around after securing her first permanent home for several years.

A car has been left on its side after a crash in a residential area of Darlington today (Monday May 4).

A duo who captured in words and pictures a “golden age” of charitable giving by Durham City Freemen have drawn their partnership to a close.

Darlington can expect a predominantly dry and settled week ahead, starting on a cool note before steadily warming up. Temperatures rise from low teens to around 20C by Friday, with light winds and only a small risk of the odd shower.

More than 33,000 employees have benefited from a workplace wellbeing scheme improving health across County Durham.

Luke, 14, from Durham, has just been announced as an ambassador for CarFest’s annual Do More Good Week, a dedicated campaign shining a light on the real-life impact of funds raised through the festival.

Durham Markets is calling on knitters, crocheters, craft groups and community organisations across the region to take part in a major community project to mark Remembrance Day 2026. The ambitious initiative aims to create 12,600 handmade poppies – one for every soldier of the Durham Light Infantry who lost their lives during the World Wars.

Momentum is rapidly building on site at Kynren – The Storied Lands, as construction of the spectacular Lost Feather arena reaches a major new milestone ahead of its opening this July.

Visit County Durham has welcomed Patricia Yates, Chief Executive Officer of VisitBritain/VisitEngland, to the destination, showcasing the county’s thriving visitor offer and the strength of the sector.

Durham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground.

The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.

The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.

Eddie Howe wants to keep Will Osula at Newcastle United beyond this summer, having been delighted with the striker’s rate of progress

Middlesbrough v Southampton Championship semi-final play-offs - Key talking points ahead of first leg at the Riverside

Tommy Conway takes us inside the Middlesbrough dressing room ahead of the Championship play-off clash with Southampton

Dan Burn claims Saturday’s performance against Brighton proves Newcastle United’s senior performers remain as committed to the club as ever

IT stings for Middlesbrough because of what should have been.