Durham News

A Dipton man who breached a sexual risk order when he was found with a mobile phone and a tablet in his home has been sentenced to a community order.

A shirtless man behaved “like a neanderthal” as he carried out a prolonged attack on his partner in a residential Darlington street on Christmas Day.

The trek connecting a former England footballer with an illustrious ancestor while supporting two charities close to his heart. PETER BARRON reports

A beautifully refurbished Victorian home blends period character with modern living, featuring a spacious layout and a standout dining kitchen ideal for entertaining.

Set against a backdrop of woodland and with panoramic views over the rolling countryside surrounding it, Moody Cottage is a very special home.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, with proposals ranging from new extensions and windows to commercial alterations and tree works.

Graphene technology firm SEEDS is set to begin commercial production at NETPark in County Durham, as part of a £100 million site expansion led by Durham County Council.

County Durham-born journalist Mark Thompson is leading Gulf News, the UAE’s largest English-language news platform, during a major national crisis.

Frosterley’s history began long before it appeared on a Weardale road sign, with ancient settlers starting its journey in 1000 BC.

Councillors have urged tourism bosses to boost County Durham’s appeal to outside visitors.

Durham Police said it will take action against law breakers after a string of protests to remove alleged sex offenders across County Durham.

Popular County Durham hotel The South Causey Inn, near Beamish, has opened a new woodland spa.

Ben Singlewood has been appointed head of construction at Bellway North East, overseeing projects in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Quebec, near Esh Winning, may be 3,100 miles away and very different from its Canada counterpart but will always be linked to it by name.

Chants and crowds welcomed a County Durham village's newest shop in a clip which has gone viral on TikTok.

County Durham tourism bosses have been urged to improve the number of people staying overnight.

The Black Rabbit opened in the former Hollathans on Ashfield Terrace in Chester-le-Street on Friday (April 10) after its long-time owners stepped away from the venue after 20 years.

A man with "an absolutely appalling" driving record has received "another final chance" by way of a second successive suspended prison sentence.

A troubled young woman poured scolding water over her sleeping elderly neighbour who had shown her nothing but friendship and generosity, a court heard.

Footpaths and a bridleway are set to be closed in County Durham for around two months for electricity supply works, according to a public notice.

Stephen Patterson from Chester-le-Street is marking five years of fundraising for Marie Curie, dressing as a daffodil in memory of his mum.

The Detective Dog stage show will visit Gala Durham as part of its UK tour, offering an accessible theatre experience for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.

DRIVERS in Durham should brace for significant road closures as essential maintenance works are scheduled to commence soon.

Darlington and County Durham can expect a cool, mostly dry Friday, a showery, breezy Saturday, and a chilly but brighter Sunday with scattered showers and sunny spells

Staff at a new Starbucks drive‑thru in Newton Aycliffe were forced to turn customers away on its opening day due to “technical issues”.

The owner of Mrs B's Deli on Newgate Street says she has made the "difficult decision" to close for good next month.

ŌNDA Reformer Pilates studio is set to open in Durham city centre next month.

Spennymoor mum, Chloe Lightfoot described by loved ones as full of life died after she crashed into an HGV on the A66 near Barnard Castle.

A Bishop Auckland paedophile was caught with dozens of disgusting images showing children as young as five being abused.

TMJ Legal Services has relocated its Peterlee office to a larger former ticket office site, marking continued growth as the North East law firm approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026.

The EverReady Band in West Stanley, County Durham, is appealing for community support as rising financial pressures threaten its future, despite ongoing success as one of the North East’s leading brass bands.

Popolo Ceramico has expanded into South Durham with the launch of its 30th franchise, marking continued growth for the Newcastle-based personalised ceramics business across a 64-territory UK network.

Aldi stores across County Durham are encouraging shoppers to donate pet food this April for National Pet Month, with contributions supporting local charities via Neighbourly.

Kerry Anne Pickersgill and her daughter Ellie Newby, of the farm in Marwood, Barnard Castle, were earlier this year handed a suspended sentence and community order respectively for their treatment of dogs and horses.

A popular County Durham Greek takeaway is set to open the doors in its new premises tonight after securing a larger site in the heart of Coxhoe.

Organisers of a festival set in the grounds of Lumley Castle in County Durham say they have been "overwhelmed" by the response from the public.

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A prisoner was found dead in his cell at HMP Durham, an inquest into his death at Crook Coroner's Court has heard.

A man who tried to convey a drugs package into prison was told it is “highly likely, if not inevitable” he will find himself serving time behind bars, as a result.

A bi-monthly street food market in Stanley, County Durham, has been praised for boosting town centre footfall and bringing the community together, according to a new survey.

Award-winning blind comedian and musician David Eagle will bring his solo stand-up show Flying Solo to Bowes & Gilmonby Parish Hall.

A live performance celebrating wartime heroism will take place in County Durham, as musician Louise Jordan brings her solo show Behind Enemy Lines to Barningham Village Hall, near Barnard Castle,

Remondis Limited, based in Bedlington, has applied to expand its fleet at Birtley West Line Industrial Estate, near Chester-le-Street.

A free, nature-themed community event, Nature Nook, will take place in Durham Market Place

Fundraising group The Coffin Dodgers raised £300 for Little Treasures in a County Durham community through their whisky-themed charitable efforts.

Emily Webster, a Durham resident diagnosed with a rare appendix cancer in 2021, is taking on the London Marathon.

Nearly 1,000 pupils at Whitworth Park Academy in Spennymoor, County Durham, have raised thousands for the Team Solan Cancer Trust through a fundraising event called the Whitworth Warrior Walk

A Bishop Auckland mum's petition calling for changes to NHS screening guidelines is gaining momentum after she lost her newborn baby to a rare but preventable condition.

Two people have been jailed following a police sting operation in Barnard Castle after officers spotted a suspicious van linked to rural thefts in County Durham

Police are trying to trace a woman believed to have been seriously injured following a fight outside Spennymoor town hall.