Durham News
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LIVE: A66 closed both ways in County Durham after 'serious' crash as air ambulance attend
A large stretch of the A66 in County Durham is closed after a 'serious' crash near to Barnard Castle. We will bring you updates as we get them.
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Spennymoor woman who fleeced vulnerable sister out of £15k branded 'wicked'
A callous Spennymoor woman fleeced her sister out of £15,000 to help pay for a holiday and cocaine while claiming to be struggling financially.
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The final Countdown as Carol Vorderman backs Lyndon’s Ironman record bid
The final Countdown as Carol Vorderman backs Lyndon’s Ironman record bid
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Man taken to hospital after midnight street brawl breaks out in Bishop Auckland
A man was taken to hospital after midnight street brawl broke out in Bishop Auckland :: police said enquiries were now ongoing.
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Two people rushed to hospital after crash in Bishop Auckland
Two have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A688 in Bishop Auckland yesterday.
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Kaiser Chiefs Return To Stockton Globe
Following a spectacular summer of headline grabbing shows, including a stand out performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, a sublime headline date at Alexandra Palace Park in London and a mammoth homecoming show at Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park, Kaiser Chiefs have extended their Employment celebrations with a new run of 2026 dates due to phenomenal demand.
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Celebrating Another Year of GCSE Success at New College Durham
New College Durham (NCD) is absolutely thrilled to celebrate yet another year of fantastic GCSE achievements! With some incredible results, students have truly showcased their talent, resilience, and dedication to success.
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Learn First Aid This September
St John Ambulance launches campaign to teach 300,000 people life-saving first aid. We go to great lengths for our loved ones – from squeezing our partner’s spots, to watching our child’s favourite film 74 times. But when it comes to learning first aid – something that could actually save a life – many of us are still putting it off.
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Cheers to 200 Years: The Spotted Dog Marks Its Bicentennial
The Spotted Dog Pub Celebrates 200 Years of History, Heritage and Hospitality with a long weekend of amazing food, chilled drinks, live music and more. The Spotted Dog, one of Darlington’s oldest and most cherished pubs, is raising a glass to mark 200 incredible years this August — and everyone is invited to join the celebration.
National News
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Reform UK would pay countries for migrant return deals
The party outlines its plans to detain and deport all migrants who arrive in the UK on small boats.
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Family 'heartbroken' over fatal helicopter crash
Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski died in the helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight.
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Domestic abuse screening tool doesn't work, minister says
The safeguarding minister says the Dash questionnaire has "obvious problems" but is the best authorities have for now.
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Schools, care homes and sports clubs sold off to pay spiralling council debt
Hundreds of council-owned buildings being sold as local authorities seek to reduce debts of £122bn.
North East Sport
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Newcastle United make new Jorgen Strand Larsen call - and take view on Alexander Isak
Newcastle United will make a new move for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen in an attempt to finally secure an attacking breakthrough this summer.
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Hayden Hackney transfer latest amid reports of growing West Ham interest in Boro star
Middlesbrough have not received a new offer for Hayden Hackney despite mounting speculation over West Ham transfer interest in the midfielder.
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Alexander Isak, Newcastle, Liverpool & what next after Yasir Al-Rumayyan visit
Newcastle bosses are said to have held fresh talks with Isak
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University u-turn, Cristiano Ronaldo & the remarkable rise of new Sunderland coach
Sunderland's new assistant manager only took up coaching 12 years ago!