Durham News

The Durham Cricket Foundation has held its second annual safeguarding conference, drawing volunteers and safeguarding leads from across the region.

HISTORY is so often about men and their heroic deeds at war or down the mine or building ships or running railways or doing important stuff, but always at their side there were women who avoided the headlines and so too often didn’t get included in the history books.

An incident which saw a cygnet struck and killed by a rowing boat dampened the otherwise cheery mood at Durham Regatta on Saturday.

Mordon in County Durham has been described as a 'quiet corner of the region with timeless rural character' by visitors.

5 Reasons to visit this County Durham village branded a 'hidden treasure' - with visitors and residents calling Bowes a 'historical gem'.

The creator and lead figure in the North East Learning Trust (NELT), Lesley Powell CBE, has been made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).

Racing got underway at the Durham Regatta today (Saturday, June 14) with the welcome onset of sunshine warming up spectators lining the River Wear banksides in the city.

Amid busy regatta preparations on the River Wear in Durham a group of senior paddlers took to the water to prove age does not rule out adventure.

Durham Fringe Festival is tapping into the talent of local youth performers to help bolster audience numbers this year.

A shop worker who ignored two warnings over the sale of illegal tobacco products was arrested after a third visit by council trading standards officers.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, solar panel installations, and new dwellings.

The Sands car park in Durham has become only the second in the UK to receive the British Parking Association's Park Access EV Award.

To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in Darlington and County Durham, according to petrolprices.com.

The Story, a culture and heritage centre located at Mount Oswald House near Durham, is celebrating its first anniversary on June 14, 2025, having welcomed over 122,000 visitors in its inaugural year.

Lois Calvert, a manager at North Yorkshire Council, was awarded the BEM for making a "significant difference" to thousands of people’s lives through learning

A pensioner has slammed a private parking company after being hit with a fine- just one day after buying his first electric car.

Durham's 10 cheapest streets revealed - with one having houses for £65k, conducted by fast-sale specialists Property Solvers using HM Land Registry data.

A man who “persistently” breached a court order and bail terms, pestering his ex-partner with messages, turned violent when she did, reluctantly, agree to meet him.

The River Wear will be a hive of activity over the weekend as hundreds of competitors take part in the 192nd Durham Regatta.

Competitors from a school with a reputation for rowing will be taking part in the Durham Regatta this weekend, backed by a leading regional employer.

The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington from Friday to Sunday.

Durham Constabulary intelligence specialist has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours.

Eileen Lees from Bournmoor has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours 2025.

THE Northern Echo yesterday published an accurate report on its website informing the public about the cost of two by-elections that taxpayers are going to fund in County Durham only a few weeks after the local elections.

An investigation has been launched after several people suffered adverse reactions to 'botox' in Darlington and County Durham.

Two upcoming by-elections in County Durham are estimated to cost more than £52,000.

Durham’s most expensive streets revealed: The top 10 high end addresses from £1.6m, according to HM Land Registry data.

Seventeen adders have been found dead on roads in County Durham so far this year, prompting a wildlife warning.

Emergency services were called to Woodland Road and Victor Terrace in Bearpark, Durham, at around 3.50pm on Wednesday (June 12).

Veterans’ charity Launchpad has secured £132,986 in funding to expand Hollyacre House in Sacriston, County Durham

Lily Storey, an 18-year-old performing arts student from New College Durham, has landed her first film role as Paige in the comedy Gan Canny.

A GoFundMe has been launched to install a memorial bench for Durham’s Georgia O’Connor, who died last month after a battle with cancer.

Two men have appeared in court following a burglary by a pair of supposed door-to-door odd job men in County Durham, last week.

A 32-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of drink driving after a crash by The Honest Lawyer on the A167 in Croxdale, Durham.

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash outside The Honest Lawyer Hotel in Croxdale, Durham yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services attended the incident at around 11.30pm on Tuesday (June 10) on Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery.

Ian Pallas, 49, of Morton Grange Manor, Pithouse Lane, Chilton Moor, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Anthony Hutton stepped into the limelight and appeared on Big Brother in 2005 - but what is the County Durham Big Brother winner doing now?

Gig-goers have been given a drug safety warning ahead of the summer music festival and concert season.

Rowers are honing their skills and preparing their boats for the annual test of speed and endurance on the River Wear in Durham this weekend.

A man who narrowly escaped prison sentences for three previous incidents of violence, is now behind bars after resisting arrest when police were called to his home in April.

Orchestra North East will perform an afternoon concert of classical music at Durham's Gala Theatre, with a programme highlighting Central European composers.

Residents in some areas of County Durham have been advised about changes to their bin and recycling collection days from July 1, 2025.

A man considered to pose a danger to children was jailed for 12 years for the rape of a girl who was made pregnant by the attack.

A pensioner has denied making antisemitic remarks to a woman of the Jewish faith and will stand trial next year.

Durham County Council is resuming work on the final phase of a project to enhance walking and cycling infrastructure near Aykley Heads and County Hall.

Three rare Magna Cartas are set to go on display in Durham Cathedral on July, 11 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the 1225 issue.

Mary Kelly Foy has backed a letter signed by over 1000 doctors, covering a wide range of specialties, signalling their opposition to the Assisted Dying Bill

Durham County Council's newly elected chairman, Councillor Robbie Rodiss, has announced that he will dedicate his term to raising funds for the Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs of County Durham.

A continually  lying blackmailer preyed on a vulnerable victim who had offered to help support her and her young family.