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Alison Paterson, manager of Blackhall Community Centre, in East Durham

Local government

East Durham issues plea for North East mayor to support 'left-behind' villages

A 33-year-old man of Chester-le-Street appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Thursday (April 25)

A 33-year-old man of Chester-le-Street appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Thursday (April 25)

Durham Constabulary

Man appears in court for allegedly attacking woman in her own County Durham home

More than 500 plants were discovered by Chester-le-Street Neighbourhood Police Team who executed a magistrates’ search warrant earlier this week

More than 500 plants were discovered by Chester-le-Street Neighbourhood Police Team who executed a magistrates’ search warrant earlier this week

Durham Constabulary

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500-plant cannabis farm uncovered in empty County Durham home as man arrested

Jonathan Cummings was arrested days after the alleged incident

Jonathan Cummings was arrested days after the alleged incident

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NAMED: Suspected intruder who allegedly tried to rape and strangle woman at home

Voters in County Durham and Darlington are set to go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election.

Voters in County Durham and Darlington are set to go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election.

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Durham Police and Crime commissioner election: All you need to know ahead of poll

Police highlighted a litany of issues with the staff response and handling of the serious incident at GW Horners in Chester-le-Street.

Police highlighted a litany of issues with the staff response and handling of the serious incident at GW Horners in Chester-le-Street.

County Durham pub closed after man hospitalised with fractures and bleed on brain

The landlord of a property on Seventh Street, Horden, was prosecuted in 2023 and ordered to pay £15,000.

The landlord of a property on Seventh Street, Horden, was prosecuted in 2023 and ordered to pay £15,000.

Local government

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County Durham disorder and poor housing conditions linked to rogue landlords

Joy Allen, Labour candidate and current Durham Police and Crime Commissioner.

Joy Allen, Labour candidate and current Durham Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Joy Allen: Labour PCC hoping for re-election to continue tackling Durham crime

Parents and politicians have raised alarm at children coming home from school hungry due to the quality and price of food available.

Parents and politicians have raised alarm at children coming home from school hungry due to the quality and price of food available.

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'Absolutely shocking': Concern over quality of school meals in County Durham schools

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Durham PCC election

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Durham PCC election

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Nigel Boddy: Lib Dem candidate reveals he would 'abolish' Durham PCC role

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

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Robert Potts: Conservative candidate hoping to cause upset in Durham PCC election

Storm became stuck in the stuck in a field in the Low Flatts area of Chester-le-Street

Storm became stuck in the stuck in a field in the Low Flatts area of Chester-le-Street

Horse stuck in squelchy field in County Durham is rescued by fire crews

The escape room at Lumley Castle is themed around the story of the murder of Lady Lily

The escape room at Lumley Castle is themed around the story of the murder of Lady Lily

Ghostly goings on: What we made of escape room at Lumley Castle in County Durham

Police have said they are aware of reports of ‘suspicious activity’ near Cestria Primary School in Chester-le-Street Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Police have said they are aware of reports of ‘suspicious activity’ near Cestria Primary School in Chester-le-Street Credit: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham Constabulary

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Police aware of reports of 'suspicious activity' at County Durham primary school

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

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Nuisance off-road bikers causing mayhem in County Durham communities

Police were conducting monitoring checks on defendant due to 'suspicious behaviour' when indecent images came to light on his phone

Police were conducting monitoring checks on defendant due to 'suspicious behaviour' when indecent images came to light on his phone

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man on sexual risk order asked for indecent child images in chat room

Cllr Jonathan Elmer, Green councillor and candidate at the next election

Cllr Jonathan Elmer, Green councillor and candidate at the next election

Local government

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Green Party reveals six candidates to stand in County Durham seats at next election

Labour members campaigning for a new leisure centre in Chester-le-Street in 2023

Labour members campaigning for a new leisure centre in Chester-le-Street in 2023

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'Disappeared off the face of the earth': County Durham leisure plans criticised

Woman suffers head injury in suspected assault in Ouston Credit: PA

Woman suffers head injury in suspected assault in Ouston Credit: PA

Durham Constabulary

Woman suffers head injury following suspected assault in County Durham village

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat councillor for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat councillor for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

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Liberal Democrats announce candidate for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Fly tip set on fire on Scorers Lane, Great Lumley Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Fly tip set on fire on Scorers Lane, Great Lumley Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Durham County Council

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Investigation launched after fly tipped rubbish on County Durham road 'set alight'

Train ticket fraudster jailed for repeated refund con on LNER rail services

Train ticket fraudster jailed for repeated refund con on LNER rail services

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Train ticket conman jailed for LNER rail refund fraud on East Coast mainline

Fly-tip at Chilton Lodge in Fencehouses Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Fly-tip at Chilton Lodge in Fencehouses Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Durham County Council

Anger after building waste fly-tipped outside derelict County Durham pub

Gemma Louis from Chester-le-Street has been waiting 11 years for a kidney donation.

Gemma Louis from Chester-le-Street has been waiting 11 years for a kidney donation.

Hope for County Durham woman waiting 11 YEARS for kidney transplant with new scheme

Choir Altos Joy Lynn and Tracy Hopper singing a duet

Choir Altos Joy Lynn and Tracy Hopper singing a duet

Diamond performance by County Durham choir set to celebrate 60 years of singing

A man has been taken to hospital and an appeal launched after a disturbance on Conway Place, Perkinsville, in Chester-le-Street yesterday Credit: GOOGLE

A man has been taken to hospital and an appeal launched after a disturbance on Conway Place, Perkinsville, in Chester-le-Street yesterday Credit: GOOGLE

Durham Constabulary

Appeal as man left hospitalised after disturbance on County Durham street

Neighbourhood crime has increased by almost a quarter across County Durham and Darlington.

Neighbourhood crime has increased by almost a quarter across County Durham and Darlington.

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Durham police pledge tough action on criminals after 24% rise in neighbourhood crime

Over 50 pets have received parcels of food from the Community Hub, based in Chester-le-Street, so far this year and numbers are increasing because of the rising cost of living

Over 50 pets have received parcels of food from the Community Hub, based in Chester-le-Street, so far this year and numbers are increasing because of the rising cost of living

County Durham RSPCA pet food bank becomes 'lifeline' to owners in the region

An investigation has been launched following fly-tipping on Forge Lane in Great Lumley, County Durham Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

An investigation has been launched following fly-tipping on Forge Lane in Great Lumley, County Durham Credit: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Investigation launched as fly-tip sees fences strewn across County Durham road

A mum was left distraught after her son was left ‘screaming’ and ‘covered in blood’ following an incident at Holmside Park in Chester-le-Street Credit: FAYE HANSON, CONTRIBUTOR

A mum was left distraught after her son was left ‘screaming’ and ‘covered in blood’ following an incident at Holmside Park in Chester-le-Street Credit: FAYE HANSON, CONTRIBUTOR

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Mum upset after pedal kart at County Durham park left son 'covered in blood'

Bellway Homes had applied to build 148 homes in Great Lumley

Bellway Homes had applied to build 148 homes in Great Lumley

Local government

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Developer appeals council decision to refuse 148 homes in County Durham village

The controversial new measures by Durham County Council mean visitors to some town and city centres as well as coastal car parks in the region will now need to pay during their visit.

The controversial new measures by Durham County Council mean visitors to some town and city centres as well as coastal car parks in the region will now need to pay during their visit.

Local government

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Plea for free parking to return at County Durham sites to be decided in 'months'

LIVE: Town centre street closed and emergency services on scene after car crash

LIVE: Town centre street closed and emergency services on scene after car crash

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County Durham incident RECAP: Boy, 12, hurt after suspected stolen motorcycle crashes

Durham County Council played down the figures, saying the majority of properties in County Durham are between Band A to C.

Durham County Council played down the figures, saying the majority of properties in County Durham are between Band A to C.

Local government

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County Durham households paying the tenth highest average council tax in England

Stock crash image

Stock crash image

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Boy, 12, hurt by debris as suspected stolen motorcycle crashes injuring rider

Daisy lost two of her kittens after they were seriously injured.

Daisy lost two of her kittens after they were seriously injured.

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Toothless cat looking for new home after tragic loss of two of her three kittens

Concerns have been raised that Chester-le-Street is becoming beset by empty shops, pubs and other key facilities

Concerns have been raised that Chester-le-Street is becoming beset by empty shops, pubs and other key facilities

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Hope new market can help 'revive' struggling County Durham town and high street

Police were invovled in a stand-off with a drunken man who claimed to have two hostages held at knifepoint at an address in Sacriston, on Christmas Eve

Police were invovled in a stand-off with a drunken man who claimed to have two hostages held at knifepoint at an address in Sacriston, on Christmas Eve

Police in stand-off outside County Durham home as drunken man claimed he had hostages

Trains have been delayed between Newcastle and Durham

Trains have been delayed between Newcastle and Durham

Trains delayed and potential cancellations between Newcastle and Durham

Proposals to try out the market scheme in Chester-le-Street have taken a step forward after the town received its share of £33,000

Proposals to try out the market scheme in Chester-le-Street have taken a step forward after the town received its share of £33,000

Durham County Council

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New County Durham bespoke market to be trialled as plans move ahead for stalls

Candidates speak to residents at the North East mayoral hustings in Barnard Castle

Candidates speak to residents at the North East mayoral hustings in Barnard Castle

Local government

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North East mayor hopefuls say County Durham will not be forgotten in devolution

Vincent Charlton has been jailed for terrorism offences

Vincent Charlton has been jailed for terrorism offences

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Twisted teenage Nazi Satanist cult member said he would 'blow up a school'

The former St Cuthbert’s RC Social Club in Chester-le-Street

The former St Cuthbert’s RC Social Club in Chester-le-Street

Local government

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Bid to house young offenders on former County Durham social club site refused

British rock art band Public Service Broadcasting will perform its full concept album Every Valley, backed by the NASUWT Riverside Band, at Durham Cathedral as part of this year's Durham Brass Festival

British rock art band Public Service Broadcasting will perform its full concept album Every Valley, backed by the NASUWT Riverside Band, at Durham Cathedral as part of this year's Durham Brass Festival

Durham Brass Festival

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Cathedral performance of musical mining homage to open Durham Brass Festival 2024

Kai 'On Fire' Tiffen from County Durham could be following in Luke Littler's footsteps.

Kai 'On Fire' Tiffen from County Durham could be following in Luke Littler's footsteps.

Eight-year-old County Durham darts ace dubbed next Luke Littler as he beats grown men

Bishop Auckland is undergoing change and is receiving significant investment that is expected to create new opportunities for the retail and hospitality sectors in the town., the council said.

Bishop Auckland is undergoing change and is receiving significant investment that is expected to create new opportunities for the retail and hospitality sectors in the town., the council said.

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Revealed: The worst County Durham high streets for empty shops and retail units

Two men who have admitted offences of violence will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court, next month (April 2024)

Two men who have admitted offences of violence will be sentenced at Durham Crown Court, next month (April 2024)

Two men to be sentenced Durham after admitting unrelated acts of violence

New government investment will help fund the new officers to ensure Durham Constabulary maintains its current headcount in 2024-25

New government investment will help fund the new officers to ensure Durham Constabulary maintains its current headcount in 2024-25

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Police chief's plea for support as just 11 new Durham officers to be recruited

Neighbourhood warden patrols are set to be doubled in Pelton to help tackle antisocial behaviour Credit: DURHAM PCC

Neighbourhood warden patrols are set to be doubled in Pelton to help tackle antisocial behaviour Credit: DURHAM PCC

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Warden patrols to be doubled in County Durham village after funding secured

Arriva in County Durham was ranked the worst bus operator in the wider North East area

Arriva in County Durham was ranked the worst bus operator in the wider North East area

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Bus services in County Durham and Darlington ranked as some of worst in England

County Durham business hits new heights by working with global popstar Ed Sheeran

Gary Bisset was arrested as part of a police investigation

Gary Bisset was arrested as part of a police investigation

NAMED: Man in court after allegedly using social media for sex chat with child

Crowds at last year's popular Chester-le-EATS festival,

Crowds at last year's popular Chester-le-EATS festival,

County Durham food festival set for expansion - and calling for traders

Residents on Longdean Park in Chester-le-Street with the cabinets that 'must be seen to be believed'.

Residents on Longdean Park in Chester-le-Street with the cabinets that 'must be seen to be believed'.

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Residents furious after 'huge' eyesore cabinets appear on street corner

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