Durham News

The most recent police data has been revealed, showing the 'crime hotspots' across County Durham and Darlington, from Police.UK.

**Drivers in County Durham and Darlington should prepare for multiple road closures as essential works are scheduled to take place.

Oh, boys! Oh, boys! What a smell of singeing,

Located in the heart of Weardale, the village of Frosterley offers a mix of ancient heritage, geological marvels, and rural charm.

Paul Moody, 61, of School Avenue, Kelloe has been fined after being caught urinating in public in Durham City.

Birdwatchers in County Durham have been treated to an exciting sighting, as the elusive and increasingly rare willow tit made an appearance.

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

Plans to install solar panels at Nevilles Cross Primary School, Durham have been approved by Durham County Council.

Community volunteers have welcomed a decision to scrap plans for an outdoor gym and urged leaders to back its bid to build a multi-use cafe.

ALL roads lead to Howden-le-Wear – today, from 10am to 1pm is the Trains, Tea & Cake exhibition, which we previewed last week, and then next weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, the village’s local history society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a display of pictures from its large archive.

Durham Cathedral will host a service of reflection for those affected by suicide.

The council has confirmed that the footpath beneath Claypath Bridge on Leazes Road, Durham City, will be shut for 21 days.

Vet practice Wear Referrals has issued an urgent warning to dog owners about parvovirus as they note a rise in cases in the region.

County Durham and Darlington Fire Rescue Service has been rated as one of the best performing services in the country.

It comes after The Northern Echo revealed 19 children under ten were the linked suspect of a rape and 51 of other sexual offences last year.

Residents of the North East will take to the streets to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day next week.

A spate of violence by a man previously branded by a judge as, "a danger to the public", has seen him returned to custody for the next four years.

The Met Office has forecast a dry and warm weekend for County Durham and Darlington.

Pupils at Durham High School are celebrating 'outstanding' A Level results, with over a third of grades at A/A*.

Students across County Durham are celebrating strong results in A-levels and other Level 3 qualifications, according to Durham County Council.

Construction has started on the first homes at Sniperley Park, a major new garden neighbourhood on the north-eastern edge of Durham.

PUPILS at Durham High School were celebrating today (Thursday) after more than a third of A Level grades awarded were A*/A.

Regeneration plans for a County Durham village with long-standing housing issues have been revealed.

Reform leaders have cut council funding for County Durham’s Pride event.

The proportion of A-level entries awarded top grades rose again this year, remaining above pre-pandemic highs, national figures show.

A County Durham man has been arrested at a Portugal airport on suspicion of drug trafficking, The Northern Echo understands.

Students across County Durham and Darlington anxiously await their A-Level results.

A man who assaulted his partner when under the influence of drink and drugs during a “tempestuous” relationship was spared an immediate prison sentence.

A sex offender has admitted breaching a court order by entering into an intimate relationship without informing police.

Marco Pierre White’s Durham restaurant is offering a special ‘1961’ set menu during the school holidays, featuring two courses for £20.95.

Hashem Abedi has been charged by CPS after an 'attack' on four prison officers at HMP Frankland in Durham in April.

Two further men have been arrested in Newcastle following a shooting at Lanchester Hand Car Wash on Monday night.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk.

Police are hunting for a wanted man in connection with a rape investigation who has links to Durham and Teesside.

The number of asylum seekers placed in the North East has reached a ten year high, data has revealed.

Named and contactable police officers are now stationed in every community in County Durham and Darlington.

Durham Police chief Rachel Bacon said knife crime in County Durham and Darlington is “still an issue” - but is "going in the right direction".

A691 from Consett into Lanchester (opposite St Bedes School) is closed in both directions after an incident on Monday (August 11) - the road remains closed.

Police and specialist crime scene investigators are still in the village of Lanchester, following a shooting at a car wash.

The shooting took place just before 7.30pm on Monday (August 11) at Lanchester Hand Car Wash, on the A691.

Police were called to reports of shots being fired at Lanchester Hand Car Wash, just before 7.30pm on Monday evening (August 11).

Officers from Durham Police are looking into the reports following several incidents involving the vehicle on footpaths in Sacriston.

Motorists faced delays on the A1(M) in Bowburn, County Durham this evening after a Mini caught fire on a slip road.

A shooting at the Lanchester Hand Car Wash that has sparked an attempted murder probe was a 'targeted attack', police say.

Officers from Durham Police say that they located the body of Darren Crow after a farmer alerted them to woodland near Willington on Monday (August 11).

A group are making the 84 mile walk across Hadrian's Wall to raise money for a Durham mental health and suicide prevention charity.

Both objects relate to the Battle of Kohima, which was fought in northeastern India from April to June 1944, primarily between British-Indian forces and Japanese forces. Japan’s defeat was a major turning point in their campaign.

The family of a girl left severely disabled at birth are tackling a medical compensation battle, after being forced to fly to the other side of the world monthly.

A County Durham pensioner is to stand trial on a child rape charge, but not until almost two years’ time.

County Durham MPs have called for justice for families that have become 'trapped' in unfinished housing developments.