Durham News

We are taking a look at some of the most serious teenage offenders to be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court recently.

The B6278 between Edmondbyres and Carterway Heads, near Consett, will be shut to all vehicles from Monday, December 8, until Friday, December 19.

A Ferryhill man who had just been released from prison is back behind bars after he stole booze and building materials to fund his alcohol addiction.

It was a cold and dark November night when, after three weeks of back and forth struggling to agree on a date for a catch up, my friend Alice and I found ourselves at the Riverwalk in Durham.

Emergency services were called to the River Tees following an incident in County Durham: the nature of the incident is yet to be confirmed.

IN the late 1970s, Newton Aycliffe adopted a warship, HMS Eskimo, and made its 250 sailors the first freemen of the new town.

The 5 Best Sunday Roasts in County Durham and Darlington to End 2025 - as rated by diners on TripAdvisor.

Here are some of the people who were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court in November.

5 ‘hidden gem’ County Durham pubs to visit before the end of 2025, according to visitors on TripAdvisor.

Previously, Barnard Castle earned its place as one of the UK’s best market towns to visit by the Which? Guide.

Fresh hope has emerged for an unfinished housing estate along the A688 at Evenwood Gate, between West Auckland and Staindrop, County Durham.

The best and worst Wetherspoon pubs in County Durham ranked in 2025, according to customer reviews left on TripAdvisor.

A Durham man who grabbed his partner in a chokehold after dragging her to the ground in a drunken rage will have to stay sober over the Christmas period.

They met at primary school – now a County Durham man is tackling a trek across the Sahara in his wife’s memory. PETER BARRON reports

The Auckland Project, a regeneration-focused charity in Bishop Auckland, has appointed five new trustees to its board, enhancing its mission in art, faith, and heritage.

Students from the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Durham performed alongside vocal group G4 in a festive Christmas concert at Durham Cathedral

Drivers in County Durham should prepare for significant road closures as essential maintenance work is set to commence soon.

IF PERIOD homes aren't your thing, yet bling, sparkle and modern minimalism doesn't appeal either, 11 North Road, Chester-le-Street provides the perfect alternative: a beautiful blend of contemporary design and features with a level of elegance reminiscent of a bygone era.

Plans to honour a former greyhound stadium in Spennymoor with bespoke artwork have been approved by Durham County Council.

The A66 has been closed near Bowes following an incident.

A Durham mental health campaigner is aiming to raise more than £100,000 with a seven-day ultra challenge in memory of her cousin.

From horrific strangulation attacks to "abhorrent" violence, a string of bad boyfriends and abusive ex-partners were recently locked up.

Here is a list of the best times to visit the region's Christmas Markets to see the hustle and bustle or find a quiet, peaceful moment to do some shopping.

IN last week’s Budget, the Chancellor skilfully made the difficult decisions required to deliver for the country.

Parents of a County Durham youngster facing cancer are desperately trying to raise vital funds for what they believe could be lifesaving treatment overseas.

A Christmas fundraising event for the Maya’s Law campaign drew strong community support on Wednesday (December 3) at Consett AFC.

A doctor has been awarded more than £85,000 after an employment tribunal ruled he was unfairly dismissed by County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Coxhoe Hand Car Wash Ltd, County Durham, has been fined £80,000 after immigration officers discovered illegal workers on site.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring proposals ranging from industrial installations and agricultural developments to house and school extensions.

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. Petrol prices gets its information direct from garages and from users.

The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.

Durham County Council, Medequip, and HW Martin Waste have won the Partnership Excellence Award at the 2025 National Recycling Awards for launching County Durham’s first medical equipment recycling service.

The final award of the night was perhaps the most tear-jerking of them all, when Sergeant Andy Boyd, the Newton Aycliffe police officer took home the Special Recognition Award.

The penultimate award of the night was the Visitor Economy Award and this year it was awarded to Kynren.

Another emotional moment of the night came when Spare 10 For Ben scooped the Health and Wellbeing Award.

Plans for a new housing estate near a County Durham school with parking issues have been approved.

The DLI Museum will be renamed when it reopens in 2026, Durham County Council announced.

At just 12-years-old, kind-hearted Deaken Towel from Shildon is already proving to the county that he is a force for change.

Next up to scoop an award was Sacriston Youth Project for their allotment club, where they have been encouraging youngsters to become green thumbs by transforming a blank canvas into a beautiful legacy.

This year’s Public Service Award went to Adam Shanley, the Clerk of the City of Durham Parish Council.

A mobile cinema is coming to Newton Aycliffe this Christmas.

Bridget Phillipson has said the newly unveiled Child Poverty Strategy will "make a huge difference", as latest figures show 170,000 children in the North East live in poverty.

The house on Princes Street will be auctioned online on Thursday, December 11 at 11am

A drive-through restaurant and five retail units will be built at a busy County Durham interchange after the Government overruled a council’s refusal.

Mary Taylor hasn’t always been lucky at the County Durham Together Awards – having been nominated for Carer of the Year on multiple occasions by her clients, but never taking home the coveted trophy.

Residents paying a police precept across County Durham and Darlington is needed to prevent crime and protect communities, the area’s commissioner has warned.

One person has been taken to hospital by ambulance crews following a crash in a County Durham town centre.

Next up to be recognised for their hard work was Charley Hastings, a member of MK Youth Sports, whose love for the board game Dungeons and Dragons has led him to operate his very own group.

The 83-year-old woman died at the scene. A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

A council’s refusal of plans to convert a village pub into a residential home has been appealed.