Man wanted by police after schoolgirl ‘kissed and touched inappropriately’
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a schoolgirl being sexually assaulted in an alleyway in Gateshead.
Former County Durham masonic hall falls further into disrepair amid funding issues
The former Bishop Auckland masonic hall has fallen into further disrepair amid stalled redevelopment plans and challenges with funding.
County Durham pervert caught with ‘ horrendous’ child abuse images on phone
A West Auckland pervert who was caught with child abuse images on his mobile phone has walked free from court.
Traffic, travel and weather – 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 16).
LIVE – A1(M) reopens in County Durham after crash – updates
The northbound carriageway of the A1(M) is currently closed between Junction 59 and Junction 60 due to a collision.
Darlington woman took own life after leaving home and drowning in river – inquest
A much-loved Darlington woman took her own life after leaving her home on a walk and never returning, an inquest has heard.
Darlington man left woman petrified when she found him grabbing knives in her kitchen
A Darlington man in the grip of a psychotic episode left a woman terrified when she found him picking up knives in her kitchen.
Long-serving North East chief fire officer wins King’s Fire Service Medal
A long-serving senior North East fire officer has earned recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
WATCH – Shocking moment runner narrowly missed by 100mph train on North East track
A North East runner narrowly avoided being hit by a train travelling more than 100mph in shocking footage released by Lumo and Hull Trains.
LIVE – Rush hour delays as car bursts into flames on A19 northbound
A car fire on the A19 northbound outside of Sunderland has caused delays of up to 30 minutes.