Police issue update on 16-hour armed police standoff that saw dozens evacuated

Police have issued an update on a 16-hour armed police standoff in Hemlington that saw more than 20 homes evacuated.
Durham restaurant fined thousands after serving ‘dairy-free’ drinks containing milk

A Durham restaurant has been fined £8,275 after council officers twice ordered “dairy-free” oat milk cappuccinos which later tested positive for milk proteins.
Police helicopter seen hovering over County Durham in early hours of this morning

A police helicopter was seen hovering over County Durham in the early hours of this morning (July 6) in connection with a vehicle that failed to stop.
Murder trial Day 8 LIVE – Mum and new boyfriend accused of killing toddler Isabelle Welsh

Live coverage of Isabelle Welsh murder trial as jury hears more evidence against pair accused of Thornaby toddler’s murder on day 8.
‘Violent’ road rage incident between van and car driver at A61 and A170 roundabout

Police are appealing after a ‘violent altercation’ between two drivers on a roundabout connecting the A61 and A170 in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
‘Deliberate’ blaze at former North East pub sees large 999 response

Firefighters are treating a blaze at the site of the former Smith Dock Inn on Skippers Lane, Middlesbrough as ‘deliberate’.
Two people remain in serious condition and crash on A19 which saw driver arrested

Two people remain in hospital in a serious condition almost a week after a crash on the A19 that saw the driver arrested by police.
Darlington thug bit chunk from man’s ear as violence erupted at boxing charity night

A Darlington thug who bit a chunk out of his victim’s ear when a charity boxing night descended into violence has been locked up.
Why runners would improve a lot by doing this twice a week

Fitness expert Graham Low talks about how runners can improve by adding strength training to their routine
A scoop of ice cream and history with Italian families of the North East

Alfie Joey gives us a potted history of some of the great ice cream makers of the North East