Durham Fringe set to turn city into live arts stage with 300 performances
Durham Fringe Festival will return for its sixth year , bringing nearly 300 performances to 11 venues across the city centre with all tickets capped at £15.
North East killers jailed after armed gang ‘cornered and attacked’ man with machete
The killers of a man who was chased through Stockton before being “cornered and attacked” with a machete have been locked up.
Colour, light and augmented reality bring Durham Cathedral’s stained glass to life
Visitors to Durham Cathedral are being invited to discover the stories, artistry and faith behind its stained glass windows as part of a special exhibition.
Housing association urges County Durham groups to apply for up to £1k in funding
Believe Housing is inviting community groups across County Durham to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support local projects, reduce inequalities and bring people together.
Funk, soul and story – 1970s New York dance show heading for Darlington stage
Fundamentally Dance will bring its high-energy production The Brown Suite to Darlington Hippodrome.
Circle of Life and rock anthems as Darlington ‘education village’ marks 20 years
A Darlington community was united in song and dance in a showstopping extravaganza to mark the 20th anniversary of an educational innovation.
County Durham and Darlington firefighters to join New York 9/11 charity run
Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service will take part in New York’s Tunnel to Towers run to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
County Durham thug strangled ‘screaming’ partner saying it would be a ‘long sleep’
A man set about controlling his partner almost from the moment their relationship began, culminating in him telling her she was facing “a long sleep”.
Daughter of ‘murdered’ man confronted accused teen over Snapchat video of stabbing
Jurors have watched a video of the daughter of an alleged murder victim confronting one of the teenager’s accused of killing Stockton man.
Heartbroken sister tells brother’s best friend turned killer he ‘destroyed’ family
The heartbroken family of a Hartlepool man bludgeoned to death with an axe by his best friend have spoken of the huge hole left behind in their family.