Local News

• Football shirt exhibition explores 'highs and lows' July 27, 2024
  The exhibit includes one of the oldest football shirts in the UK which dates from the 1890s.
• Prison employee admits relationship with inmate July 26, 2024
  A prison employee admits to misconduct in public office relating to her time at HMP Holme House.
• Cement mixer lorry overturns leaving traffic chaos July 26, 2024
  The lorry comes to rest on its side, straddling A174 close to the village of Wilton.
• Mortuary plans 'detrimental' to school's future July 26, 2024
  The head teacher fears its proximity could deter parents from sending their children to the school.
• Theatre and hall to reopen after six month closure July 26, 2024
  The venues shut after problems were found with their plaster ceilings.
• Wood 'closer and closer' to 100mph, says Stokes July 25, 2024
  England captain Ben Stokes says fast bowler Mark Wood is getting “closer and closer” to breaking the 100mph barrier.
• 'Smoggies' label is outdated - councillor July 25, 2024
  Air quality is "significantly" improved thanks to pollutant limits imposed more than 30 years ago.
• Father and son guilty of hit-and-run revenge killing July 25, 2024
  Brian Darby was murdered and three others hurt when a van was driven at them, a jury rules.
• Durham sign ex-New Zealand fast bowler Wagner July 25, 2024
  Durham sign ex-New Zealand left-arm quick Neil Wagner for the final five matches of the County Championship season.
• Water safety warning issued as holidays start July 25, 2024
  Organisations from the North East are urging people to follow water safety advice.