Darlington Council approves new units on Lingfield Point
Plans to add more units at a Darlington industrial estate have been approved by the council. The plans were put forward for three new industrial units, including office space, on an 8.04-hectare site, ...
Tardis, Dalek and Doctor Who costumes to go under the hammer
A Tardis, a Dalek and a variety of costumes worn in sci-fi series Doctor Who are to be auctioned. The sale, which will run from February 11 to February 25, will feature outfits worn by David Tennant, ...
Neymar’s contract with Al-Hilal terminated by mutual consent
Neymar has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal with his contract terminated by mutual consent. The Brazil international – still the world’s most expensive footballer after his £200million move to ...
County Durham residents fined for waste in their garden
A female from Shildon has been prosecuted and ordered to pay costs of £649.00 after failing to remove waste from her property.
Two boys arrested for spate of Newton Aycliffe thefts
Two boys have been arrested after a spate of vehicle thefts and burglaries in County Durham. Police say the incidents occurred across the Newton Aycliffe area from Friday to Sunday. Two boys, aged 17 ...
County Durham police search for Kelly and Debbie Traynor
Police in County Durham have launched a search for two sisters who are wanted for offences including shoplifting, robbery and burglary. On Monday (January 27), Durham police appealed to catch the ...
Court of Appeal dismisses legal challenge on A66 dualling
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Transport Action Network's bid to appeal a high court decision regarding the dualling of the A66.
Musician announces concert and single to boost Paralympian
AN acclaimed singer-songwriter is organising a fundraising night for a Paralympian after his incredible achievements against the odds inspired ...
National charity saves life of retired search and rescue dog
The owner of Frankie, a retired seven-year-old Belgian Malinois search and rescue dog from Tyne and Wear Fire Service, thanks a national charity ...
Lammy speaks with US counterpart about ‘working together’ on security
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the UK and US were “working together” to improve the security of people in the two countries after speaking with new Secretary of State Marco Rubio, ...
Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth calls for rural school funding boost
Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth said under-pressure schools in Weardale, Teesdale and other rural areas need increased support to secure ...
Ex-referee David Coote comes out as gay and admits to ‘real struggles’
Shamed former Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and revealed that a lifelong struggle to hide his sexuality contributed to the X-rated rant that saw him dismissed from his post ...