‘Only a matter of time before someone gets hurt’ – safety plea at Darlington park

A councillor has called on Darlington Borough Council to strengthen security measures at a local park.
Chilling moment County Durham woman woke up to see intruder at the end of her bed

A Spennymoor burglary victim has revealed the terrifying moment she discovered a stranger had entered her bedroom while she slept.
Woman, 30, died after fall at Darlington hospital while trying to go to the toilet

Shannon Scorer, 30, died after falling at Darlington Memorial Hospital while trying to get up to go to the toilet.
Ex-England ace wins 22-year County Durham green belt planning battle to build homes

Former footballer Paul Bracewell is celebrating after finally winning a long-running planning dispute to build houses on his land.
Landlords of North Yorkshire pub step down with a ‘heavy heart’ after nine years

Longstanding landlords of a much-loved North Yorkshire pub have stepped down “with a heavy heart” after more than nine years.
Newly launched spa in County Durham offers ‘luxury retreat’ in countryside

South Causey Inn has launched The Woodland Spa, a secluded wellness experience set in private woodland overlooking the Beamish Valley.
North East fans urged to give drink and drug driving the boot during the World Cup

Road Safety GB North East is calling on football fans to leave the car at home during the World Cup after figures showed a quarter of road deaths last year involved a drink or drug driver.
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 10).
Darlington businesses left ‘unable to take payments’ as phone signal outage continues

Frustrated Darlington traders say they are losing money, turning customers away and battling mounting stress because of the mobile signal outage.
North East firm secures supply deals for low carbon steel plant

Binding Solutions (BSL) has secured key supply and offtake agreements as it advances plans for a pioneering low-carbon manufacturing facility on Teesside.