Government working to start £1.4bn A66 dualling by end of this year
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the £1.4bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme, with National Highways working to start construction by the end of 2026.
Lost and abandoned Darlington and Durham villages that have vanished from the map
Darlington and County Durham are dotted with villages whose histories stretch back hundreds of years, but not every medieval settlement survived.
Chief constable confirms names of ‘brave officers’ killed on A66 near South Bank
The two police officers killed in this morning’s crash on the A66 were Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough, Cleveland Police Chief Constable Victoria Fuller said.
Details released for new Yorkshire Shepherdess series ahead of TV return
Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & Kids will return for a fourth series in October 2026.
Biker café praised for ‘excellent’ breakfasts and ‘amazing’ atmosphere
Manor Farm Café in Bellerby, near Leyburn, is a popular biker stop praised for its breakfasts, burgers, friendly staff, and lively atmosphere.
Bishop Auckland woman fined after assaulting five police officers
Bishop Auckland woman Molly Brown, 25, has been fined and ordered to pay compensation after admitting assaulting five police officers during an incident in the County Durham town, Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard.
‘Storybook’ County Durham town visitors say is like ‘stepping back in time’
A ‘storybook’ County Durham town has been praised by visitors for its ‘timeless charm’, with some saying a trip there is like ‘stepping back in time’.
Darlington care home hit with damning food hygiene rating during inspection
The Gardens Care Home, in Pondfield Close, Darlington, was visited by food safety officers on July 7 this year and received a rating of one out of five.
‘Foolish’ mum hid drugs in mouth to try and smuggle them into Durham Prison for son
A “foolish” mum hid drugs in her mouth in a desperate bid to smuggle them into Durham Prison for her inmate son.
Police release CCTV image of two boys they want to speak to over former pub ‘arson’
Police have released an image of two teenagers they want to speak to following a deliberate fire at the former Doctor Browns pub in Middlesbrough.