What we know so far after man attacked by dog in County Durham as pet seized

A man was taken to hospital and a dog seized after an attack at a house in Leadgate last night.
Two males set to appear in court charged with attempted murder of woman

Two people are set to appear in court charged with attempted murder after a woman is fighting for her life in hospital after an incident in Northumberland.
England fans across North East celebrate World Cup opener win in fan zones

England fans packed into fan zones and pubs in the North East were in full voice as the Three Lions kicked off their World Cup campaign with a victory over Croatia.
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 18).
Why visitors to this ‘scenic’ village named after an abbey won’t find an abbey there

Visitors heading to one of North Yorkshire’s most picturesque villages may be surprised to discover that, despite its name, there is no abbey in sight.
Ladies’ Day winners set for glittering prizes at Redcar Races on Saturday

ABSOLUTELY fabulous prizes are on offer as Redcar Racecourse celebrates Ladies’ Day on Saturday.
Scandal-hit surgeon placed on list of staff whose patients are being recalled

Former breast services clinical lead, Amir Bhatti, has been placed on a list of health professionals whose patients are being recalled.
Paramedic claims bosses ‘weren’t listening’ over 32-year-old’s ‘preventable’ death

A NEAS paramedic has told how she felt “nobody was listening to them” when she raised concerns over the “easily preventable” death of Andrew Watson.
Why man who attacked woman will have to wait to learn his fate

Sentence on a man convicted of assaulting a woman and damaging her home has been delayed to confirm if the attack began while she was asleep.
Man inspired to tackle 180m-mile cyle for Shildon tot with rare form of leukaemia

Chris Kerr is preparing to cycle 180 miles from Skegness to Shildon to help a brave toddler Maxton battling a rare form of leukaemia get the equipment he needs.