Mum denies murder of her daughter – ‘you need to look in Harrison’s direction’
A Thornaby mother accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter denied being responsible after she was arrested by police.
Dramatic pictures show plumes of smoke fill the sky after fire breaks out near A66
Dramatic pictures show black plumes filling the sky after a fire on the A66.
Sadness as jeweller closes shop after more than five decades serving Darlington
A Darlington jeweller is shutting his doors for the last time after 54 years.
Man arrested after pedestrian struck by vehicle in County Durham ‘hit and run’
A man has been arrested after “hit and run” in Annfield Plain left a pedestrian in hospital with serious injuries.
Drug driver caught in County Durham car park disqualified for 30 days
Oliver Chappell, 26, of Ushaw Moor, has been disqualified from driving after being found in charge of a vehicle while over the legal limit for a controlled drug.
‘Beautiful’ seaside town named the most underrated place in County Durham
A County Durham seaside town with a “beautiful” beach and “lovely” fish and chips has been named the most underrated in the county.
MURDER TRIAL LIVE – Isabelle Welsh’s mum said bruises ‘were quite concerning’
Live coverage of Isabelle Welsh murder trial as jury hears more evidence against pair accused of Thornaby toddler’s murder on day 7.
Woman in critical condition after serious motorbike crash in North East town
A woman is in a critical but stable condition following a serious motorbike crash in Middlesbrough.
Seaham man turned up for probation appointment instead of court appearance
A Seaham man who turned up for a probation appointment instead of a court appearance had his case adjourned for a day.
‘No swim’ warnings likely to remain over weekend after Teesside coast sewage leak
Teesside’s ‘no swim’ warning is expected to last until early next week as Northumbria Water issues an updated statement on the ‘several thousand tonnes of material’ leaking from a burst sewage pipe.