Durham News

A speeding teenager who killed a much-loved dad in a head on County Durham crash has narrowly avoided jail.

A man in his 20s has been arrested following a suspected arson in Newton Aycliffe.

A ban on balaclavas and measures to tackle anti-social behaviour across County Durham have moved forward after a Durham County Council meeting.

An inmate squirted a mix of urine and faeces at a prison officer escorting another prisoner in a jail’s segregation unit at HMP Frankland

The A1(M) is closed northbound after a crash at Chester-le-Street. Durham Police says the road will be closed for some time. Follow our live blog for updates.

A woman says she is living in "utter fear" after a car smashed into her home for the third time in six years leaving her convinced it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.

Angel Trust launches its 2026 Toy Appeal in County Durham on October 19, seeking gifts and donations to support local children facing Christmas hardship.

Jury considers verdicts for Michael Boslem, John Hyde, Claire Dowson and Gemma Watson over alleged rape, stabbing and theft in Ushaw Moor, County Durham.

A teenager refused to provide a blood sample after claiming police had treated him unfairly when they stopped him, a court heard.

Billions of pounds of global investment are there for County Durham if we want it.

A woman jabbed a finger into a police officer’s eye as the officer helped detain a man she was with.

The Manor House Hotel and Spa in West Auckland has launched Restaurant 1429, unveiling a new name and contemporary menu as part of the next chapter for its dining experience.

A psychiatric report has been ordered to assess the mental health of a man previously branded an anti-social nuisance.

The mother of a dad who died in a head-on crash has been left “picking up the pieces” after his speeding killer walked free from court.

A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspected stolen car was involved in a crash during a police pursuit on the A1(M) in County Durham.

A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris are set to be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland after plans were approved by councillors.

Step inside Durham's most haunted pub as we explore the chilling history, ghost stories and centuries-old secrets of The Shakespeare Tavern.

Take a stroll through Hardwick Park, where lakeside views, history and woodland walks await in Sedgefield.

Two people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle overturned on the A1(M) in County Durham.

A County Durham man must pay compensation after admitting he stole laundry pods and groceries from supermarkets in Stanley.

A children's play area in Newton Aycliffe has been forced to close part of its equipment after vandals allegedly dropped a concrete block onto a slide, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.

North East-made horror film The Brook, dubbed “Byker Grove meets Scream”, premieres at Gala Durham, County Durham, followed by a Q&A.

Newton Aycliffe boxer Emily Denham, 15, wins second European U17 U70kg title in Montenegro on October 11 as England tops medal table with seven golds overall.

A remarkable archaeological operation on the River Wear has successfully brought a potentially centuries-old cauldron back to the surface.

County Durham’s Westwick Habitat Bank near Barnard Castle will restore 25 hectares for wildlife, cut nitrogen pollution reaching Teesmouth and support new homes.

Key dates voters in Craghead and South Moor need to know ahead of a county council by-election have been revealed.

UK Government fireworks consultation proposes stricter controls, limiting louder fireworks to professionals, curbing anti-social behaviour and protecting public safety.

Durham Freemasons donate £25,000 to County Durham charity Heel and Toe, funding specialist hydrotherapy for children with disabilities and complex needs.

A new Lidl supermarket in Stanley has moved closer to opening as fit-out works begin on the former Go North East bus depot site on Chester Road.

Terry Norton, 37, of Shotton Colliery fined £120 and given six points after admitting driving while banned and uninsured.

New College Durham carpentry students tour Bellway’s The Green at DH1 in Sniperley Park, learning how timber-frame homes support faster, greener building methods.

A County Durham safeguarding campaigner has questioned why a mum who allowed the death of her daughter has been released from jail, just six years into a 12-year sentence.

Residents living near a Newton Aycliffe house which was engulfed in flames in the early hours of this morning have described hearing a noise "like an explosion" and waking to the sound of screaming.

Drone footage shows the roof of a Newton Aycliffe house caved in after a suspected arson attack left two women in hospital.

Two people taken to hospital after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe as a large police cordon remains in place.

A man with no previous convictions refused to help police after being suspected of drink-driving.

Laura Thompson, 38, avoided immediate jail after stabbing a man twice in Shildon. Teesside Crown Court suspended her 16-month sentence.

A County Durham mum said her reconstructed breast turned black and began to smell four days after NHS staff reassured her it was fine.

Connor Head jailed for 15 months after crashing a stolen Audi RS4 into a police car during a pursuit in County Durham on September 5 last year.

A heartbroken husband has paid tribute to his wife of 27 years, describing her as a kind, caring woman who spent her life helping others.

Kynren – The Storied Lands in Bishop Auckland has been named a Top New Attraction at the Parksmania Awards, joining Disneyland Paris among winners of the prestigious European tourism honours.

Newton Aycliffe’s £8.4m factory project, potentially supporting more than 500 jobs, is paused amid uncertainty over inheritance tax on SSAS pensions from April 2027.

The cause of a fire which tore through a Newton Aycliffe home and spread into neighbouring properties is under investigation, fire crews have confirmed.

An arson investigation has been launched after a house fire in Newton Aycliffe left two women in hospital.

World-renowned Mongolian throat singer Batzorig Vaanchig has showcased his unique vocals beside the River Tees at High Force waterfall, one of County Durham's most famous landmarks.

County Durham driver Daniel Kirby banned for three years after cannabis-driving on A689 at Rushyford

Police are searching for a County Durham man who is wanted on prison recall.

Newton Aycliffe’s Next Chapter youth hub offers support, activities and wellbeing services for 10-18s, with SEND access up to 25, in Durham’s pilot.

Emilio's, a familiar name to generations of Durham diners, will return to its former home at 96 Elvet Bridge after Notch Americano closes.

More than two decades after wowing audiences on the first series of Pop Idol, Consett's Zoe Birkett has built a successful career on the West End stage and remains a familiar face in British entertainment.