Jury considering verdict in manslaughter trial after man suffered brain bleed
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in a manslaughter trial after a Stockton man suffered a bleed on the brain.
Paula Radcliffe to return to ‘special place’ for Durham City Run Festival
Paula Radcliffe is returning to Durham this month for the city’s annual run festival.
Still no chair of TEWV public inquiry more than six months after inquiry announced
A public inquiry into a scandal-hit mental health trust is still without a chair. More than six months after the announcement that Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust would undergo a statutory investigation, the government has said that a chair will be appointed “soon”.
Appeal after Durham assault takes turn as man in CCTV image compared to Elton John
A CCTV police appeal in County Durham took an unexpected turn when people started comparing the man in the images with ‘Elton John’.
Body found in rural forest in search for missing North East man
A body has been found in the search for a missing man from North Shields, who was last seen in Northumberland.
Tributes to Ferryhill carer who ‘lit up every room’ after tragic death just aged 21
A grieving Ferryhill best friend has paid a heartfelt tribute to her friend who ‘lit up every room’ after her tragic death aged 21.
Residents ‘crying’ amid fears Durham nature reserve could be lost for housing
A political row has erupted over fears a nature reserve overlooking Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site could be considered for future housing development.
Darlington thug fractured pregnant partner’s jaw when he punched her in the face
A violent Darlington thug who broke his pregnant partner’s jaw when he punched her in the face will have to wait to learn his fate.
‘Murdered’ toddler ‘suffered multiple fractures before significant blow to head’
A medical expert has told a jury that Isabelle Welsh suffered multiple fractures in the hours leading up to her death.
Armed duo who tried to force their way into home in ‘targeted’ attack remain at large
Armed police swooped on a Coulby Newham street after two men armed with weapons tried to force their way into a home, as the investigation continues.