Mourners say heartwrenching goodbye to ‘remarkable’ County Durham six-year-old Bonnie
Mourners have gathered in Stanley at the funeral of a six-year-old Bonnie described as a “remarkable little girl” who brought “so much love and light into this world”.
Police issue Seaham Harbour water warning after several people get into difficulty
Durham Police have issued a warning after responding to several incidents involving people getting into difficulty in the water at Seaham Harbour.
Man arrested in County Durham on suspicion of having sexual communication with child
Durham Police confirmed that an 18-year-old man was arrested in Trimdon Station at around 4.15pm on Thursday (August 13), on suspicion of sexual communications with a child.
Man wanted for assaults and controlling behaviour ‘likely to be’ in County Durham
Sam Walsh, 49, from Colburn, in North Yorkshire, is wanted by police officers in connection with the serious offences, with polcie saying he’s likely in County Durham.
‘Deliberate’ fire at North East woodland sees 40,000 sq m grassland go up in flames
Cleveland Fire Brigade were called to Errington Woods, New Marske, at around 7.20pm on Thursday (August 13), following reports of smoke coming from a field.
Firefighters called to field blaze next to Darlington electric substation
Firefighters battled a field blaze next to an electric substation between Salters Lane and Yarm Road in Darlington on Thursday (August 13).
Shock as seagull hit on A1(M) survives ride into Darlington stuck in car grill
A motorist travelling from Newton Aycliffe to Darlington got more than they bargained for when they found a seagull wedged in the front of their car.
Darlington woman slams landlord for ‘months of misery’ as damp takes over her home
A Darlington resident has been left unable to use her bedroom and has resorted to sleeping on the sofa after the build-up of extreme mould and damp in her home.
Housing benefit freeze under pressure as rents rocket and calls grow for change
New analysis suggests unfreezing housing benefit would not automatically drive up rents, as ministers consider the future of Local Housing Allowance.
Excitement as historic Spitfire plane spotted over skies of North East
A historic Second World War Spitfire caught the attention of people across the North East after being spotted in the skies and Teesside International Airport.