Durham News

Bowes Museum prepares to host its annual winter market, featuring more than 100 stalls with goods from artists, designers and food producers.

A County Durham man who was deliberately run over and ‘left for dead’ by a complete stranger following a late-night road-rage innocent was 'left for dead'.

A woman has appeared in crown court charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Angela Lloyd in Newton Aycliffe.

A man is to stand trial accused of committing a robbery in which he is said to have forcefully taken £40 from the alleged victim.

Motorists are being warned to expect overnight road closures on a major County Durham route in the run-up to Christmas as resurfacing work is scheduled.

A man who amassed hundreds of child abuse images online over more than two decades only came to police attention last year, a court heard.

A man awaiting sentence for stalking his ex-wife has been given a second chance to help the Probation Service draw up a background report.

If you’ve been dreaming of a peaceful countryside escape with room to grow, this charming semi-detached home in the idyllic hamlet of Crawleyside could be just what you’ve been looking for.

The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the week ahead

A man appeared in court today (Monday November 24) accused of causing the death of an armed forces veteran by dangerous driving.

The headteacher of The Grove Primary School in Consett has hit out at O2, saying their data outage has safeguarding implications.

Two people have been arrested after a suspected assault at a County Durham pub left a man in hospital.

This is The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the rail delays due to a 'van being wedged under a bridge' in Darlington. All lines are blocked.

The top ten finalists in The Northern Echo's search for the Best Coffee Shop of 2025 can now officially be revealed.

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A167.

A driver who ‘kicked off’ at police officers during a routine traffic stop in Consett has walked free from court.

For a brief spell in the 1960s and 70s, between Stanley and Annfield Plain in County Durham there was a landmark called Stanley Zoo.

Bishop Auckland Retail Park - what's already there and what's still to come?

Digging into the archive here at The Northern Echo, we have managed to uncover some classic fish and chip shops from Darlington and County Durham.

Dozens of dangerous vehicles were taken off the roads last week as part of an operation to crack down on uninsured drivers in County Durham.

A female police officer has suffered the "worst three months" of her life in the aftermath of being forcibly pushed down house stairs by a fleeing suspect.

Everything about Gainford House, a grand Edwardian home in Gainford, harks back to a time when life – for those of a certain stature at least – was much more elegant and refined than it is today.

Five planning applications decided by Durham County Council this week in areas like Bishop Auckland, Ushaw Moor, Crook, Ferryhill, Bearpark.

A concept image of how the whole site could look once complete

42-year-old David Lancaster died by suicide two days after he was released from HMP Durham, a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report has found.

The North East faces a growing foster care crisis, with thousands of children in care, too few foster parents, and stories of children arriving with nothing. Fostering People is appealing for new foster parents to come forward.

Plans to build flats on Medomsley Road in Consett have been submitted to Durham County Council.

Crime scene investigators have been pictured working at a Spennymoor pub after an incident last night.

Middleton-in-Teesdale Fish and Chip Shop, County Durham is reeling in praise from locals and visitors, and it’s appealing to people living 100 miles away.

We have rounded up the best places to stay in and around the 'charming' County Durham town of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

Lumley Castle Hotel hosts its annual Christmas Market on Sunday, December 7 (11am–3pm) and again on Wednesday, December 17 (6pm–9pm).

A cordon is in place after an incident at a Spennymoor pub overnight.

A cordon is currently in place on Spennmoor High Street outside the Quinn's Inn pub, B&H Jewellers and Ells beauty salon. Follow our live blog for updates.

A County Durham woman who threw her high heels at two door staff when she reacted with ‘petulance’ when she was asked to leave landed herself in court.

A Stanley who man left a passerby with a fractured skull after punching him in a totally unprovoked attack at York Railway Station has been jailed.

George Rabbett-Smith was given less than 24 hours to live after a suicide attempt left him in a coma and brain-damaged. He is now celebrating the 20th birthday doctors thought he'd never have.

A GROUNDBREAKING ceremony takes place next week as work gets underway on a £4.9m development to transform a County Durham farm into a jobs and training hub for autistic and neurodivergent people.

The Bay Horse pub in Bishop Auckland raised £4,681.62 for Breast Cancer Now during its Wear It Pink fundraiser.

Colin Andrew High, 46, of Sycamore Terrace, Stanley, County Durham, has been fined for breaching a domestic violence protection order by attending a prohibited address.

Located within the Greencroft View development in Greencroft, just half a mile from Annfield Plain village, is this well-presented detached home built in 2023 by developers Gleeson Homes.

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, according to petrolprices.com.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, building alterations, and changes of use across the county.

The issue of drug driving took centre stage at a national conference in Durham, attended by road safety experts and policy leaders.

Quinns Inn in Spennymoor have issued a statement after an incident in the early hours sparked a police cordon and CSI there for 19 hours.

Bishop Auckland is set to open its fifth annual Christmas Town celebration, returning from December 4 to 7. Here is everything you need to know.

Aglow in Bishop Auckland has opened for the festive season this year and we thought it was spectacular.

Multiple shops in Stanley are reportedly closed after a major power cut. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.

Gogglebox and I'm a Celebrity star Scarlett Moffatt has been revealed as the first contestant in this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.

The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and rain for Durham this weekend after a cold snap.

Original Factory Shop has closed its doors for good this month after sharing an emotional farewell to shoppers on its social media pages.