Durham News

Welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on the lorry fire on the A1(M) near Bowburn. Emergency services are at the scene.

A man has admitted a charge relating to a daytime sneak-in burglary at a home by cold callers offering to perform guttering work.

County Durham man admits 'sneak' burglary but co-accused denies it and faces trial (25302342)

Violinist André Rieu's annual Maastricht concert, titled Waltz the Night Away, will be screened in the ODEON Luxe Durham, Gala Theatre, Vue Darlington and Vue Hartlepool.

Durham Trinity School and Sports College in County Durham has become the first in the region to host a groundbreaking immersive learning experience for students with complex needs.

Motorists were caught up in hour long delays on the A1(M) in Bowburn, County Durham this morning after a lorry caught fire.

Shoppers at Core Convenience Stores on Canterbury Road in Durham City will no longer be able to pick up a tub of lurpak due to prolific thefts.

Officers from Durham Police are trying to find the whereabouts of Miles, 17, from Trimdon Station and has links to Consett and Stanley.

Meet our unexpected new recruit Jager, a stray who was rescued after being found running round the streets of Hartlepool last week.

A sex offender was only out of prison for a few days before contacting the "vulnerable" victim of one of his previous crimes, a court heard.

The 2025 Durham Brass Festival, promises a vibrant lineup of performances and events across Durham’s city, towns, and villages, is set to burst into life.

The Story, a heritage attraction near Durham City in County Durham, has gained national acclaim within a year of opening

An inquest has opened into the death of Steven Minto from Springwell in Sunderland who was found dead near Finchale Abbey in April.

Andrew Board, who manages Core Convenience Stores on Canterbury Road in Durham has described the moment he pulled a thief back into his store.

The four County Durham towns most likely to be impacted by proposed council tax changes have been revealed.

Initial groundwork to create a new hospital in County Durham has commenced.

County Durham-based developer Banks Homes has been shortlisted for the Best Community Initiative at the 2025 Housebuilder Awards, recognised for its Cathedral Meadows development in West Rainton

The A66 dualling scheme, which will see the complete dualling of the route between Scotch Corner and Penrith, has been given the green light.

A heroic firearms officer who was injured with a machete while rescuing a hostage from an armed attacker has been nominated for a national bravery award.

Durham Police’s Dog Support Unit has welcomed three new sharp-nosed canine recruits to its team.

A man made the costly mistake of getting into his car to drive to the end of the street and back while trying to cool off after a drunken row with his partner.

Two young burglars targeted commercial premises in east Durham in a spate lasting several weeks earlier this year.

A grand 11-bedroom neo-classical mansion, Burn Hall, located on the southern edge of Durham City in County Durham, is now on the market for £2.75 million.

A heartbroken family has paid to their “truly unique” grandad who tragically died after a HGV crash in County Durham.

Sherlock actor Mark Gatiss has been awarded an honorary degree by Durham University as part of the institution's graduation ceremony.

A battered bugle held a pivotal role in the Battle of the Somme.

Durham has been named one of the least stressful cities to move to in the UK, new research has revealed.

Banners from County Durham communities will be blessed as part of a traditional Durham Cathedral service which has been a part of every Miners' Gala since 1897.

Hallgarth Street in Durham City Centre was brought to a standstill on Saturday (July 5) after a serious crash.

Women's Super League 2 side Durham Women FC have announced a new kit partner, ditching Nike for a return to hummel.

A police officer struck off for sending sexual Snapchats to colleagues could have been stopped in his tracks much earlier, a woman who says he did the same thing to her claims.

The Beeches Care Home on Church Lane in Kelloe has been told to improve after the CQC said it wasn't clear how all its patients could get out in a fire.

The proportion of homes being “flipped” – bought and then re-sold within months – has reached its lowest level in more than a decade, according to analysis.

A shoplifter has apologised for the fear he caused a store employee who confronted him after he stole two bottles of lager from the premises.

A man facing a second drink-related driving conviction this year decided to sell his vehicle to remove the prospect of further temptation, a court heard.

AsThe Northern Echo's Best Of series continues, we have once again come round to one of our most popular features – pubs.

Two girl’s lives were “haunted” by the sexually depraved actions of a County Durham man several years apart.

Durham Road (B6302) and Fair View in Esh Winning, County Durham, will be closed to traffic at night for resurfacing work over nine nights.

Plans to convert a house in Durham into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been submitted to Durham County Council.

Durham Miners' Gala 2025 will feature a pride section of the banner march for the first time in the event's history, the DMA announced.

A drone ban will be in place for the duration of the Durham Miners' Gala 2025, Durham Constabulary have confirmed.

Durham Miners Association has announced a full list of speakers for the 139th Durham Miners' Gala including Husam Zomlot and Jeremy Corbyn.

The Met Office has forecasted a hot and sunny day for the 139th Durham Miners' Gala taking place in Durham on Saturday July 12.

In recent weeks and months, multiple sightings of the UK's only native venomous snake, the adder, have been reported across County Durham.

A drug-addled burglar caught in the act by a householder was only subsequently detained after four people, including two police officers, suffered minor injuries.

The Rifles’ Sounding Retreat, a military tradition celebrating the regiment's historic ties to the North East, will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at The Story in Mount Oswald, County Durham.

Crossgate Peth in Durham city centre will be fully closed to all vehicles for 28 days starting July 21 due to traffic signal works, as confirmed in a public notice.

Retired detective John Watts from Consett has been appointed as the 24th Provincial Grand Master of the Freemasons in County Durham, one of England’s oldest Masonic provinces.

The funding has been secured by the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner and follows an additional £1million last year

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