Recap – Thornaby toddler Isabelle Welsh murder trial Day 11
Live coverage of Isabelle Welsh murder trial as jury hears more evidence against pair accused of Thornaby toddler’s murder on day 11.
WATCH – Shocking footage shows man brazenly dealing drugs next to primary school
Police have shared shocking video footage of a man who brazenly dealt drugs next to a primary school in Middlesbrough.
Durham Miners’ Gala Met Office weather forecast – Will I need sunglasses?
The Big Meeting is back – and this year’s Met Office forecast is about as kind as Durham in July can reasonably be expected to deliver.
LIVE – Temperatures in North East to reach 29C today as heatwave continues – updates
Temperatures in the North East are set to reach 29C today (July 10), according to the Met Office, warmer than in Tenerife.
Plea for tougher action as 13,000 County Durham homes were uncompleted in 2025
Nearly 13,000 homes with planning permission in County Durham have yet to be built, prompting calls for tougher powers to stop developments from stalling.
Government warned to stop using County Durham homes for asylum accommodation
The Government is set to face calls to halt any new asylum accommodation in County Durham.
Solar park refused after emotional resident warns her home would be ‘surrounded’
Plans for a large solar farm on Green Belt land near Seaham have been unanimously rejected after residents said they would be left “surrounded” by solar panels.
11 pictures as exclusive gardens in bloom for rare open day ahead of final 2026 date
Sun‑lovers and nature enthusiasts made the most of a rare open day at Thornton Hall, usually only open a handful of times a year.
Pictures show Bishop Auckland home burnt out as man arrested over ‘arson’ attack
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted arson after a fire broke out at a bungalow on Cheshire Place in Bishop Auckland.
The best and worst GP surgeries in Darlington 2026 revealed – how does yours rank?
New 2026 GP Patient Survey data has revealed which GP surgeries in Darlington patients rated most highly for their overall experience.