Killer jailed for ‘frenzied and brutal’ axe attack on best friend after drugs binge
Hartlepool killer who repeatedly struck his best friend in the face with an axe when a three-day drug binge exploded into extreme violence has been locked up.
Woman left with facial injuries after attack as another woman arrested
Officers from Cleveland Police were called to Hartington Road in Stockton at around 4pm on Wednesday (July 22), following reports of an assault.
Killer who stabbed Newton Aycliffe victim to death pleads guilty to manslaughter
A Newton Aycliffe killer who stabbed her victim to death has pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.
Man in hospital after entering River Skerne in Darlington prompting huge 999 response
A man is in hospital after entering the River Skerne in Darlington, which saw a large emergency service presence at the scene.
Jury retires to consider verdict in Isabelle Welsh murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a mum and her boyfriend charged with the murder of Isabelle Welsh.
LIVE – County Durham road reopens after crash – updates
The A688 Rotary Way in Bishop Auckland is ‘partially blocked’ both ways from Watling Road (ALDI roundabout) to Dovecot Hill, due to a crash.
Traffic, travel and weather news – Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (July 23).
Royal Mail under fire for changes to its delivery system that ‘excludes’ people
Royal Mail users are angry after the company has made a change to its delivery notification system that “excludes” certain people.
Teens on ‘mission’ to get drugs and money accused of murdering man
Three teenagers were on a ‘mission’ to secure drugs and money when they fatally stabbed a Stockton man in the chest before boasting about it on social media, a trial heard.
Two men in court after County Durham cannabis farm raided
Two men have appeared in court in connection with a large cannabis grow at Easington Colliery.