The 15-year-old singer uniting generations with his classic Rat Pack covers

A teen who has gone viral for his old-school covers and classic voice will be performing crooner tunes at Redcar’s Armed Forces day.
Durham County Council approves conversion of barn to home – see details

Plans to turn an old farm building into a home in Preston-le-Skerne have been approved by Durham County Council.
Dog ‘dangerously out of control’ put down after woman and pet attacked in North East

Police have put down a “dangerously out of control” dog after a woman and her pet were attacked at Hemlington Lake on Sunday (June 28).
Spennymoor home boarded up after car smashes into house sparking 999 response

A car crashed into a home on Baff Street in Spennymoor on Saturday night.
Councillor slams unfinished Darlington housing estate

Keepmoat, who are building the Central Park estate, are looking to create a link road and a bus gate as part of the final phase of the development.
County Durham garden centre left thousands of pounds out of pocket by thieves

Poplar Tree Garden Centre and Brambles Coffee Shop, on Hall Lane, Shincliffe, has been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after it said it was targeted by thieves over the weekend.
Suspected hit-and-run by North East fairground leaves four-year-old boy in hospital

A biker is wanted by police after a suspected hit-and-run in South Shields left a four-year-old boy in hospital.
Newton Aycliffe man made chilling threat to sister before promising to kill nephew

A Newton Aycliffe man has been jailed for making threats to his sister and “promising” to kill her son.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash closes A689 in County Durham

A person has been airlifted to hospital following a crash on the A689, near Wolsingham, in County Durham.
LIVE – Person airlifted to hospital after crash on A689 in County Durham

The A689 in County Durham is currently closed in both directions near Wolsingham Showground following a collision. Emergency services are in attendance, and there are reports that the Great North Air Ambulance Service is in attendance.