County Durham danger driver caused head-on crash leaving man with lifelong pain
Durham dangerous driver who caused a head-on collision on a blind hill has narrowly avoided an immediate prison sentence.
Teen tells court he fought drug addict found ‘murdered’ but didn’t stab him to death
A teenager accused of murdering a Stockton drug addict after forcing his way into his home admits brawling with the victim but denies stabbing him to death.
‘We got married while doing the Great North Run and now we complete it every year’
A County Durham couple will celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary this year by returning to the start line of the Great North Run – where they were married.
Charge dropped against ‘passive nudist’ seen walking semi-naked through Durham woods
Criminal proceedings have been dropped against a “passive nudist” seen walking semi-naked through public woodland near Durham.
County Durham carer ‘groomed’ dementia patient having sexual activity on home visit
A carer crossed professional boundaries by forming an intimate relationship with a dementia sufferer he visited unsupervised at her home in his work.
Child murderers, pervert and rapist among those locked up last month
Here are some of the people sentenced at Teesside Crown Court in July.
Newly touted Scotch Corner Designer Village opening date suggests plans delayed again
The opening date of the Scotch Corner Designer Village appears to have been pushed back again to Autumn 2027.
‘Hidden treasure’ countryside café with perfect rating loved for huge breakfasts
The Catton Kitchen, at Catton Hall near Thirsk, North Yorkshire, currently holds a five-star rating on TripAdvisor and Google.
Darlington man launches petition for new law to tackle workplace mental health issues
Josh Biggins, 29, has launched a petition, looking to require workplaces, schools, healthcare, housing, justice and public services to proactively protect mental health.
‘Charming’ village 40 minutes from Darlington once named among best places to live
Great Ayton, near Stokesley, was previously celebrated as one of the best places to live in the North of England, with people describing it as “beautiful”.