‘Unknown substance’ thrown at two people at bus stop sparking 999 response
Police and ambulance crews swarmed Aycliffe services after an “unknown substance” was thrown at two people at a bus stop.
County Durham takeaway fined £40,000 for employing illegal workers
Zen Flower Limited, which trades as Mayflower at 43 Front Street in Sacriston has been fined £40,000 after being caught employing illegal workers.
Person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to incident in town
A person has been taken to hospital after an air ambulance was called to a medical incident in Redcar.
Seven arrested after armed police called to Newton Aycliffe street brawl
Seven people have been arrested after armed police officers were called to a Newton Aycliffe street brawl.
Darlington arrest after stabbing left man with ‘potentially life-changing’ injuries
A man has admitted a stabbing attack in which two people were wounded, one of whom was left with injuries considered potentially life-changing, at the time.
Live updates as Consett 100-year-old George Stafford completes 1.3 mile challenge
Today, George Stafford, 100, from Consett is set to walk 1.3miles for St Cuthbert’s Hospice in memory of his daughter-in-law and wife. Follow along for more updates on his journey.
County Durham mum misses hospital appointment after letter turns up two days later
Joanne Rutter was due to attend a hospital appointment on Wednesday, May 27. However, the letter informing her of it arrived on Friday, May 29.
The 14 North East businesses fined for employing illegal workers
Fourteen North East businesses have been fined after being caught employing illegal workers by the Home Office.
Wally the wallaby on the loose in County Durham after escaping from farm
An escaped wallaby is still on the loose in Consett, County Durham after running away from his home over the weekend.
‘Darren’ comment from Durham Pride speaker sparks deputy council leader to respond
Deputy leader of Reform-led Durham County Council, Cllr Darren Grimes, responded to comments made about him at Durham Pride