Durham News

Reform UK will elect its new leadership team to control Durham County Council at the annual meeting on Wednesday morning.

Tracey Spensley, 34, of Salvin Street, Croxdale, Durham, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Monday (May 19).

Officers from Durham Constabulary are looking into reports of the weapon-related incident on Attwood Terrace, near Durham Road, in Wolsingham.

A “brazen” former police officer sent inappropriate and indecent messages and images to female colleagues while serving with the Durham force.

SMES, large firms and leading industries have backed The Great North, a new partnership that will unlock a new era of jobs, opportunity and prosperity.

County Durham's drop in crime has been praised by Joy Allen, the region's police and crime commissioner.

A revived fundraising lunch at Ramside Hall Hotel has raised nearly £14,000 for St Cuthbert’s Hospice in Durham.

Plans for a house in multiple occupation (HMO) on Silver Street in Durham have been approved by Durham County Council, despite concerns.

Leading Reform councillors have pledged to work with council staff “for the benefit of residents and businesses,” despite previous threats of vast redundancies and drastic decisions.

Gary Hancock, 21, plead guilty to dumping household waste without an environmental permit. He was fined over £1,000

You may be entitled to a fortune as the Treasury reveals unclaimed estates with relation to Darlington and County Durham.

A Durham police is determined to take a stance on tackling the blight of shoplifting affecting communities and businesses alike.

A huge amount of support was given by farmers and village folk this year for the fourth annual Woodland Tractor Run 2025.

Durham Police is launching a new campaign to tackle knife-crime across the region with a clear message: “One injury, one death, is one too many."

​Between May 16 and May 23, 2025, a significant number of roadworks are scheduled across County Durham - here's the full list.

The Tailor of Gloucester 50p coin coin is part of the highly sought-after Beatrix Potter 50p collection, released by the Royal Mint between 2016 and 2018.

TripAdvisor: 5 'perfect' County Durham fish and chip shops - We’ve combed through TripAdvisor reviews to uncover five top-rated fish and chip shops.

Paul Graham, 40, of Coniston Close, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, May 15.

5 Reasons to visit this County Durham town – a riverside location 'rich with history' - here's what visitors have to say.

A man who twice carried out prolonged beatings of his partner and then made her the subject of a campaign of threats, was jailed earlier this month.

On this day in 2015, Princess Anne visited County Durham, where she officially opened Durham Constabulary's £14 million headquarters at Aykley Heads.

The new councillor set to be tasked with running the local authority has outlined how his party intends to govern and deal with rising budget pressures.

TripAdvisor: 5 best Sunday roasts in County Durham - according to diners of the restaurants.

Rachael Garner, 30, of Pounteys Close, Middleton St. George, has been fined and handed penalty points after she was caught speeding on the A1(M).

A police probe is underway after an 'aggressive' man racially abused chemist staff after knocking products from shelves.

Officers from Durham Police have released a CCTV image of a man and have linked it to their investigations into a fire at Durham Caravans.

A “naïve” young man who amassed hundreds of “thoroughly sickening” images of children being sexually abused, shared many on the internet.

The sun is setting after 7pm and temperatures are routinely hitting the mid-20s, which means it's time for an ice cream!

Chester-le-Street councillor Paul Sexton, who dramatically defected to Reform days after May's election, was censured by the council for bullying.

Casa Vinicola Ltd, operator of Veeno at Unit 12, The Riverwalk in Durham, has applied for a premises licence to serve alcohol until 12:30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Durham County Council, featuring proposals for agricultural buildings, home extensions, tree works, and updates to commercial and historic properties.

Wildlife experts and nature enthusiasts have reported rare sightings of grass snakes in County Durham.

A man is to stand trial next year for allegedly robbing the owner of an electric scooter before crashing it, as well as attempting to take £10 from the same person.

A woman involved in “social” dealing of drugs to a local network of buyers will be leaving prison immediately after receiving a “walk-out” prison sentence.

Russell Emerson Dixon assaulted a shop manager who tried to prevent him stealing items from the Spennymoor branch of Farm Foods and days later bit two police officers who were trying to arrest him for criminal damage after he smashed a house window in the town

The Government has appointed Jonathan Hall KC to lead a review into how Hashem Abedi was able to carry out an attack on HMP Frankland prison officers.

Deputy leader of Durham County Council's Reform Group, Darren Grimes, 'will not apologise' for his social media posts, which have been criticised by opponents.

Volunteers from Open Door Church in Willington and Chester-le-Street residents John Adey and Jimmy Carroll have received the Chairman’s Medal.

Two Tales, a new centre for children's books offering gallery space, interactive storytelling, and educational workshops is opening in Durham

Former HMP Frankland prison officer Claire Lewis has urged the Government to issue stab proof vests to all prison officers

The first Reform UK leader expected to be in charge of Durham County Council says he wants to provide better value for money for residents and restore pride in the region - but played down suggestions of vast redundancies and drastic decisions.

A petition calling for a by-election in County Durham has been launched following claims residents have been “misled” after an Independent councillor joined Reform UK.

Hundreds of County Durham bus stops will be improved and enhanced in the hope of improving passenger trust in local services.

Officers from Durham Constabulary want to speak to Steven Williams, 45, about a burglary in Blackhall, County Durham, in May 2024.

Isaac Crutchley, 16, was last seen on the evening of Wednesday (May 14), in the Berwick Hills area of Middlesbrough, although he lives in the Durham area.

Fire crews are currently tackling separate fires at Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate in Stanley and Waldridge Fell in Chester-le-Street.

A man building up a record for violence is to be assessed for his perceived “dangerousness” ahead of being sentenced for six separate assaults.

Tracey Cornish, 46, and 27-year-old Bethany Carr are now serving sentences totalling 81 months and 40 months, respectively, for the offences committed on lone male householders in Ferryhill a month apart last year.

Plans to build a house house on land south-east of Sycamore House and west of Bondisle Way in Stanhope have been refused.

A Durham city centre building on Silver Street is set to be transformed into a six-bedroom student house.