Durham News

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.

The property involved and neighbouring homes in Campbell Terrace, Hetton-le-Hole, were evacuated as a precaution in the aftermath of the collision, in the early hours of March 14.

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.

I spent the morning of Thursday (August 21) at Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station training to be an on-call firefighter

Emergency services were called to the A167 just after 2am on Sunday (August 24) after the man was struck between Cock O' the North and Honest Lawyer roundabouts.

Kynren - The Storied Lands is coming soon - and the show's boss has lifted the lid on the theme park 'buzz' and 'bright future' ahead.

THE fascination for trainspotting that caught hold of the nation’s youth in the last couple of decades of the age of steam was orchestrated by Ian Allan.

Bishop Auckland Mayor Sam Zair has welcomed a £2 million funding lifeline to secure the future of the long-awaited Stack development.

Shoe Zone on Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland has been cordoned off after criminal damage to the property as fresh concerns over its structures are raised.

IF YOU’RE in the market for a home that’s a little quirky, but is both beautiful and functional, make sure to add House Without A Name to your list of properties to view.

Shadforth: A Historic Village with Rural Charm

Final preparations are underway for a major event in the diaries of real ale drinkers in the region.

A woman sat in fear locked in her home waiting for police to arrive as a man with an axe shouted for her to come outside so he could kill her.

A gaggle of geese has become an unexpected highlight in the open-air production of Kynren in Bishop Auckland.

Cargonest Ltd, a Sunderland-based haulage firm, has submitted a public notice to operate four lorries and two trailers from a new site at 3 Cook Way in Peterlee.

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.

An Italian restaurant in Chester-le-Street has been branded as 'better than mamma makes' after bagging almost 200 top reviews on TripAdvisor.

One of the UK's biggest toy chains, The Entertainer, is set to open a brand new store at Dalton Park, it has been confirmed.

The display, placed on Hunwick Lane, Hunwick depicting 'black people in an inflatable boat' surrounded by sharks has been removed by police.

A fundraiser has been set up to support two Stanley pensioners who were "assaulted" in an incident on East Street that saw a teenage boy arrested.

Anthony Whittaker from Newton Aycliffe was found dead at his home on Gregory Court after sustaining a "blunt head injury".

NORMAN Cornish didn’t travel much on railways, even though they criss-crossed the coalfield in his day – but they do feature in his paintings.

East Grange Farm in Shincliffe has recently re-opened its sunflower trail, after being unable to run it the previous year.

QUEEN VICTORIA was impressed. Catching a glimpse from the train of Burn Hall, on the south-western approach to Durham, she declared it "the finest looking estate between the Humber and the Tweed".

Ahead of bank holiday weekend, we have compiled a list of activities for the whole family

ON July 30, I wrote to the leaders of Reform-led Durham County Council opposing their proposed changes to the local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. In my letter I let them know that I am appalled and concerned that one of the first acts of a Reform council is to contemplate a significant increase in Council Tax for the 32,000 poorest working age households in Durham.

Durham County Council has received a range of new planning applications over the past week, including proposals for home extensions, tree works, and changes of use. The latest submissions feature plans for residential alterations, agricultural buildings, and environmental management, reflecting ongoing development across the county.

A psychiatric report has been ordered for a County Durham man who has admitted killing a swan.

A County Durham drug dealer jailed for 14 years in his absence two years ago has finally been arrested in Belgium, a court heard.

A County Durham man who escaped an immediate prison sentence for involvement in a group attack has now been jailed for failing to comply with the court order passed.

A young previously unconvicted drug driver led police on a high-speed chase through residential areas of neighbouring towns and villages before crashing into a garden wall.

Ferryhill Mayor Councillor Angus Ferguson has shed nearly a stone since June 18 as part of a charity weight loss challenge, starting at 18st 7lbs.

County Durham author Nick McLean’s new book, A King’s Gamble: The Neville’s Cross Campaign, 1346, delves into the historic battle near Durham where Scottish King David II was captured during the invasion of northern England.

The Met Office has forecasted a mostly dry weekend for Darlington and County Durham.

Tributes have been paid to a County Durham man after his body was found following a search earlier this week.

Plans to convert a Bishop Auckland office building into a house have been submitted to Durham County Council.

Officers found residents were making 'homemade fireworks' during a pre-planned search at an address in Middleton-in-Teesdale on July 16.

Female Vikings in UK's largest outdoor theatre group, based in Bishop Auckland, come together to cheer on the nation's women at the Rugby World Cup.

A prolific County Durham offender who targeted a man’s home and a social club during a crime spree has been locked up.

A young medic posed in surgical scrubs to impress what he thought was an underage boy during increasingly sexualised messages on the internet.

Colin Quinn was arrested at a house in Ferryhill on the night of Sunday June 29, from where a concealed laser pen was recovered.

Joy – and kisses – as Parkside Academy students ‘exceed all expectations’

GCSE success at Bishop Barrington inspires cheers from British soldiers in Estonia

Two GCSE students at Durham High School are celebrating exam success after overcoming personal adversities - one suffering a sibling bereavement and the other a life-threatening illness.

Max Pickering, a student at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, excelled in his exams while also becoming the national boxing champion in the under 57kg category.

Lucy Oswin, a dedicated student at St John’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College in Bishop Auckland, is also a gifted performer, known for her standout roles as Cosette in Les Misérables and Elsa in Frozen.

New College Durham has celebrated 'outstanding' GCSE results, commending the talent and resilience of over 1,200 students who sat maths and English exams this year.