Accused mum in toddler’s murder trial says ‘I would never hurt my daughter’

A murder accused mum has told a jury ‘I would never hurt Isabelle’ after she died of a fatal brain injury.
Burglar begins near 14-year jail term for offences including jewellery shop ram raid

A burglar has been jailed for almost 14 years for a string of offences in the Midlands and the north of England, including an attempted ram raid at a Newcastle jewellery shop.
Live Mother continues evidence in toddler Isabelle Welsh murder trial Day 13

Live coverage of Isabelle Welsh murder trial as jury hears more evidence against pair accused of Thornaby toddler’s murder on day 13.
Durham Police launch search to find County Durham wanted men

Police have launched widespread searches in County Durham for two wanted men, Scott Ainslie, 51, and Arron Radford, 36.
Pictures as England fans stunned at Darlington market by late Argentina comeback

England fans at Darlington indoor market were left stunned as two late Argentina goals ended the Three Lions’ World Cup dreams.
LIVE – A1(M) reopens in County Durham after reports of ‘traffic problems’

The A1(M) in County Durham is partially blocked due to reports of ‘traffic problems’ northbound from J60 A689 (Bradbury) to J61 A688 Tursdale Road (Bowburn).
North East danger driver ploughed into boy on a quad before leading police on chase

A “thrill-seeking” young driver with a bad motoring history committed two serious offences while behind the wheel in a three-week period.
Cast revealed for We Will Rock You at Darlington Hippodrome

The full cast for a new production of We Will Rock You has been unveiled ahead of its run at Darlington Hippodrome later this year.
Yorkshire Vet teases Channel 5 show plans as two series and special in the works

Peter Wright, the star of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet, has admitted that the popular TV show almost didn’t happen.
Heat rising at the second day of the Great Yorkshire Show

The second day of the 167th Great Yorkshire Show may have started slightly cooler than Tuesday, but by lunchtime the heat was rising once again.