Firefighters called to blaze at County Durham fish and chip shop
Crews from Consett and Durham fire stations were called to Klers Fish Bar on Front Street in Leadgate, following reports of smoke coming from the shop.
More than 200 jobs lost as production ceases at long-standing County Durham firm
Elddis, part of the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG), confirmed that more than 200 workers have been made redundant after production ceased at its County Durham site.
Darlington shop closed amid claims illegal vapes and cigarettes were sold to children
A Darlington shop investigated over the suspected sale of illegal vapes and cigarettes, including alleged sales to children, has been ordered to close.
Government announces new mental health centres in Darlington and County Durham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced anr expansion of community mental health support and centres across the North East, including in Darlington and County Durham.
Woman punched in the face in Durham hospital car park during ‘road rage’ incident
A woman was punched in the face during a ‘road rage’ incident in Durham hospital car park, with police now appealing for information and releasing a CCTV image.
County Durham paedophile who sent sexual messages to ‘boy’ caught in police sting
A County Durham paedophile who thought he was chatting sexually with a boy was, in reality, communicating with a police officer posing as a child on a decoy profile.
New pet shop to open in County Durham offering natural and locally-sourced products
A new pet shop is set to open its doors in Sacriston, promising a fresh approach to pet care.
Transporter ‘cannot go to rack and ruin’ – but funding could be ‘bottomless pit’
‘The Transporter Bridge cannot go to rack and ruin – but funding a full repair could be a bottomless pit’, the Middlesbrough public have argued.
Brothers pay emotional tribute to Newton Aycliffe woman ‘butchered’ in her own home
The brothers of a vulnerable disabled Newton Aycliffe woman ‘butchered’ in her own home have spoken of their devastation.
‘Loved more than you’ll ever know’ – Tribute to teen who died in County Durham crash
The heartbroken family of a “much-loved” teenager who died in a crash near Blackhall Colliery have paid tribute to him.