County Durham man attacked by his own dog remains seriously injured in hospital

A County Durham man remains in hospital with “serious injuries” two days after being attacked by his dog.
Morrisons launches huge breakfast with 23 items for £12 in cafés – see what you get

Morrisons has launched a huge breakfast in all its UK cafés, ideal for treating dads this Father’s Day.
Traffic, travel and weather news – Live updates for County Durham and North East

Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (June 19).
Expert panel lined up for ‘What’s happening on Teesside?’ business event

A SUCCESSFUL business networking organisation is staging its first event on Teesside with experts providing a rare insight into the area’s economic opportunities and challenges.
County Durham man abused as a boy furious at paedophile’s ‘lenient’ 12-month sentence

A Barnard Castle sexual abuse survivor is planning to appeal the length of the sickening short sentence the paedophile who ruined three lives received.
‘How many more children?’ – Consett aunt’s desperate plea after Preston Davey murder

Gemma Chappell, the great-aunt of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell, spoke out after Jamie Varley was handed a whole life order for the horrific murder of Preston Davey.
Government vows ‘swift action’ but fails to address breast cancer public inquiry call

The government has said it will take “swift and meaningful” action on any NHS Trust where “standards fall short” but has failed to address whether it will call a public enquiry into the breast cancer scandal in County Durham and Darlington.
Police, fire crews, and paramedics called to ‘suspicious package’ in Durham city

Police, fire crews, and paramedics, swooped on Durham city centre after reports of a “suspicious package”.
County Durham woman denies breaking into home, attacking resident and stealing items

A Brandon woman has denied breaking into a residential property and attacking a resident before taking items of property.
Overhead cables stolen with services suspended on large part of Metro network

Metro passengers are facing major disruption this morning after services were suspended on a large section of the Tyne and Wear Metro.