
Durham News
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Darlington man admits taking part in robbery at Durham Esso petrol filling station
A Darlington man has admitted taking part in a robbery at a petrol filling station near Durham in which alcohol was stolen.
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County Durham health boss calls for GPs to return to hospital's extended service
A County Durham health boss has called for doctors to be brought back into an extended access service at Bishop Auckland Hospital.
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Bishop Auckland residents shocked as hot air balloon lands in middle of estate
Residents on a Bishop Auckland street were left “shocked” when a hot air balloon landed outside their homes.
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Veteran faces trial for damaging County Durham traffic lights over radar health fears
A County Durham forces’ veteran is to stand trial for causing damage to eight sets of traffic lights, at a cost of more than £5,000.
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County Durham robber who stole man's car is put behind bars
A Peterlee robber who stole a man's car has been jailed for more than four years.
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Durham classic car show returns this bank holiday MondayMore than 100 remarkable vehicles will take their places against the historic backdrop of Durham city centre when the Durham Classic Car Show returns on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August.
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Country Music star Dolly Parton dies aged 80Country Music star Dolly Parton has died aged 80 her family has announced on social media.
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5 dead in A66 crash named by police.Cleveland police have named the five men who were killed in a collision with police on the A66 on Saturday morning.
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Emotional statement after 7 dead in horrific A66 crash near MiddlesbroughSeven people, including two police officers, have died in a crash on the A66 near Southbank. The crash, between a marked police car and a Volkswagen Passat occured at 3:39am on Saturday morning.
National News
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Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in Nepal floodsNepali police says 359 bodies have been recovered, while over 1,300 are still missing in total, according to authorities.
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Number of asylum seekers in hotels halves in a yearFigures released today by the Home Office show that there was also a fall across legal migration arrivals, asylum claims and small boat arrivals.
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One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major reviewJust under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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Dame Jenni Murray died days after car crash, inquest hearsThe former presenter of BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour died earlier this year, eight days after the collision.
North East Sport
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Matthias Jaissle hints at key selection decision ahead of Newcastle trip to Spurs
Nico Gonzalez could be thrown straight into Newcastle United’s team to face Tottenham on Saturday teatime
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Win tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at Stadium of Light
We're giving away two pairs of tickets for Sunderland's Premier League game against Fulham at the Stadium of Light
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Sunderland decision explained after contract extension & loan exit announcement
Jenson Seelt has joined Swansea City on loan for the season - but only after signing a new long-term contract at Sunderland.
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Kim Hellberg's Premier League message after Middlesbrough development
Kim Hellberg is looking forward to testing his Middlesbrough side against Premier League opposition in the third round of the Carabao Cup
