Durham police are encouraging survivors of sexual assault to report their experiences after a major arrest. Police charged Kenneth McNeil with more than 15 sex crimes, many against children.

In an update of data, the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) said 1,472 surgical cases carried out between 2023 and early 2025 have been identified for review as part of an ...

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Once a bustling hub of life, a seaside town now echoes with the whispers of its past, as its streets tell tales of lost prosperity and lingering hope.

New homes will be built in a County Durham village despite a parish council’s concerns about the lack of affordable housing.

New homes will be built in a County Durham village despite a parish council’s concerns about the lack of affordable housing.

Plans to open a new children’s home in Bishop Auckland have been approved and praised by councillors. Sunbridge Childcare will provide care to two children aged between six and 17 years old at the ...

Mayor Leonardo Williams announced a three-phase public safety initiative designed to curb a recent surge in youth-related ...

The Wood County District Advisory Council (DAC) will meet on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at the ...

A 4.99% council tax rise in Newcastle has been proposed and will be put to a vote on Wednesday, March 4. Final versions of ...

Council tax bills for County Durham households will increase by 1.99 per cent after the Reform-led council reduced the ...