Remains of six neglected dogs found in Chilton couple’s home with ‘smell of death’
A couple has been banned for life from keeping animals after a case of extreme neglect which left nine pets dead.
Meet Darlington’s ‘Deborah Meaden of drag’ starring in Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK
A Darlington drag queen preparing to appear on the upcoming season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK has dubbed herself the ‘Deborah Meaden of drag’.
RECAP cordon now removed on County Durham street after ‘suspicious item’ found
A cordon is currently in place on Robert Terrace in Shield Row, Stanley as investigations into a suspicious package are ongoing.
Shocked Tow Law veteran wins ‘life changing’ £1m prize haul but won’t be moving home
Plasterer Paul Chollerton, 54, from Tow Law, says he’s sticking with his plasterer’s van and two-bed terrace despite winning a life-changing £1m prize.
NAMED – Man in court charged with GBH after woman stabbed on County Durham street
A man has appeared in court charged with GBH after a woman was stabbed on a “quiet” County Durham street.
Warning as family spaniel bitten by snake on busy County Durham rural walk
A family dog was left fighting for breath after being bitten by an adder during a countryside walk in County Durham as vets issue guidance to owners.
Man recalls moment fire tore through St Helen Auckland garden ‘like a movie scene’
St Helen Auckland residents have described the moment a fire tore through their gardens as “something out of a movie” as they all had to step in to help to try and save their homes.
County Durham rapist left woman in fear after drink and drug-fuelled attacks
A repeat rapist who took the view he would have sex with a woman if he wanted to, with or without her consent, has received a 14-year prison sentence.
Major military exercise involving up to 50 aircraft begins over North East
Exercise Storm Warrior 26-2 is taking place from August 10 to August 28 and will involve military aircraft operating across northern England.
North East moved into ‘prolonged dry weather’ as pressure mounts on water supplies
The North East and Yorkshire have been moved into “prolonged dry weather” status by the government.