Local News
- Grandad 'dismissed as old man' amid stroke delay July 2, 2025George Fawcett might have lived longer after a stroke went undiagnosed for nine days, the PCHO says.
- Durham bat through to secure draw against Surrey July 2, 2025Centuries from Emilio Gay and Alex Lees secure a County Championship draw for Durham against Surrey on day four at the Kia Oval.
- Houchen got 'no reply' to new hospital letters July 2, 2025The mayor is quizzed about the progress towards a new North Tees hospital by BBC Tees listeners.
- Police chase of suspected stolen car ends in crash July 2, 2025A man is arrested and one woman is in hospital with serious injuries following the pursuit.
- College aviation course to train pilots of future July 2, 2025Stockton students can learn skills in a real cockpit, Boeing 737 cabin and flight simulator.
- Masked band step in to save social club July 2, 2025Teesside's Perfect Chicken, which has members from Lazenby, says the village club is struggling.
- Lower life expectancy rates 'unfair and avoidable' July 2, 2025Report finds life expectancy in Gateshead and County Durham is lower than the national average.
- Calls for station security boost after assault July 1, 2025Residents say an alleged attack on a man by youths is the latest in a spate of anti-social behaviour.
- Bella Culley tells court she was 'tortured' July 1, 2025The 19-year-old from Billingham is refused bail at a pre-trial hearing in Tbilisi.
- Man dies and three injured in four-vehicle crash July 1, 2025A man was pronounced dead at the scene and three people were taken to hospital, Durham Police say.