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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

Stephen Mummery jailed for taking out meat cleaver in affray on street in Evenwood

Stephen Mummery jailed for taking out meat cleaver in affray on street in Evenwood

Durham Crown Court

Man took meat cleaver out seeking revenge after his County Durham home was damaged

Cllr James Rowlandson picture at Peterlee Leisure Centre’s pool following works to the pool’s plant room

Cllr James Rowlandson picture at Peterlee Leisure Centre’s pool following works to the pool’s plant room

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Pool reopening marks completion of County Durham leisure centre transformation

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

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

Durham Crown Court heard that son twice threateneed to cause damage at his mother's home if she did not give him money to repay drug debts

Durham Crown Court heard that son twice threateneed to cause damage at his mother's home if she did not give him money to repay drug debts

Durham Crown Court

Son threatened to damage mother's County Durham home if she refused him drug money

Seven inmates have now been sentenced for their roles in co-ordinated group attack in the recreation room on B-Wing at HMP/YOI Deerbolt, in January last year

Seven inmates have now been sentenced for their roles in co-ordinated group attack in the recreation room on B-Wing at HMP/YOI Deerbolt, in January last year

Durham Crown Court

Last three of seven inmates sentenced over group attack at HMP/YOI Deerbolt

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

Connor Mitchell was given a further 12-month prison sentence for dangerous driving at Durham Crown Court, only three years after a similar conviction at the same court

Connor Mitchell was given a further 12-month prison sentence for dangerous driving at Durham Crown Court, only three years after a similar conviction at the same court

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham man jailed for dangerous driving for second time in three years

Dene Academy students shared their views on education with the visiting Professor Lee Elliot Major

Dene Academy students shared their views on education with the visiting Professor Lee Elliot Major

Students share their views on education with visiting Professor

Floral tributes to Lee Stevenson at the scene of the fatal motorcycle collision in which he died, on a roundabout on Passfield Way, Peterlee, where he was pronounced dead in March, last year

Floral tributes to Lee Stevenson at the scene of the fatal motorcycle collision in which he died, on a roundabout on Passfield Way, Peterlee, where he was pronounced dead in March, last year

Durham Crown Court

Accused man denies being rider of motorcycle in County Durham fatal accident

Charlotte West will be taking part in a 15,000ft tandem skydive in memort of her uncle, Stuart Dunn, pictured here with his son Thomas

Charlotte West will be taking part in a 15,000ft tandem skydive in memort of her uncle, Stuart Dunn, pictured here with his son Thomas

Skydive in memory of County Durham Commando and new dad who died of brain cancer

The production line at Alexander Battery Technologies

The production line at Alexander Battery Technologies

North East battery pioneers to recruit as they set £100m target

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

Some of the 2,800 cannabis plants being grown on an 'industrial scale' at a disused factory unit on a Peterlee industrial estate

Some of the 2,800 cannabis plants being grown on an 'industrial scale' at a disused factory unit on a Peterlee industrial estate

Durham Crown Court

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Trio arrested after 'industrial scale' cannabis farm found in County Durham factory

Images of the break in.

Images of the break in.

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'Devastated' County Durham charity counting the cost after burglars ransack building

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

Reece Niles was jailed for 16 months at Durham Crown Court for his violent reaction to a row with his father, for whom he was the main carer.

Reece Niles was jailed for 16 months at Durham Crown Court for his violent reaction to a row with his father, for whom he was the main carer.

Durham Crown Court

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Son reacted angrily in row over his County Durham father's treatment of pet dog

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

Defendant Sherylee Myers ran out of luck having breached a suspended sentence less than a week after it was imposed at Durham Crown Court, on February 29

Defendant Sherylee Myers ran out of luck having breached a suspended sentence less than a week after it was imposed at Durham Crown Court, on February 29

Durham Crown Court

County Durham woman assaulted PC six days after receiving suspended prison sentence

Poundstretcher, which is based on Essington Way in Peterlee, has been serving customers for three decades at the branch - but has now revealed that it will be closing down on May 15

Poundstretcher, which is based on Essington Way in Peterlee, has been serving customers for three decades at the branch - but has now revealed that it will be closing down on May 15

County Durham big brand store to close after 30 years as 50 per cent sale starts

The incident is said to have taken place at Iceland in Peterlee town centre on Thursday, April 4, at around 3pm

The incident is said to have taken place at Iceland in Peterlee town centre on Thursday, April 4, at around 3pm

Man allegedly grabbed leg of lamb from Iceland before pushing pensioners over

Drunken thug Darren Coull has been jailed after he attacked his partner during row about tv.

Drunken thug Darren Coull has been jailed after he attacked his partner during row about tv.

Teesside Crown Court

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Drunken thug punched and strangled partner during row about TV programme

Durham Crown Court told that goldfish was sadistically killed for what the defendant thought would make a 'funny' video

Durham Crown Court told that goldfish was sadistically killed for what the defendant thought would make a 'funny' video

County Durham teenager thought killing goldfish with knife would make 'funny' video

Stephen Farmer has been jailed for raping a woman as she slept on her sofa.

Stephen Farmer has been jailed for raping a woman as she slept on her sofa.

Durham Constabulary

'Reprehensible' County Durham rapist attacked woman after she fell asleep on sofa

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

Newton Aycliffe man facing sentence at Durham Crown Court for affray next week

Newton Aycliffe man facing sentence at Durham Crown Court for affray next week

Newton Aycliffe man admits causing an affray at his father's County Durham home

Defendant Stephen Ambler admits burglary of a house in Peterlee and taking a car parked outside, but he is seeking the dismissal of further charges, of robbery and attempted burglary, at a hearing at Durham Crown Court next month.

Defendant Stephen Ambler admits burglary of a house in Peterlee and taking a car parked outside, but he is seeking the dismissal of further charges, of robbery and attempted burglary, at a hearing at Durham Crown Court next month.

County Durham 'two-in-one' burglar seeking to have takeaway robbery charge dismissed

Glen Burdess (inset) drove a quadbike at a police officer leaving him seriously injured.

Glen Burdess (inset) drove a quadbike at a police officer leaving him seriously injured.

Durham Crown Court

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Man who drove quadbike at policeman leaving him seriously injured is jailed

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

Gary Hull given six-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court following his conviction for false imprisonment and attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on ex-partner

Gary Hull given six-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court following his conviction for false imprisonment and attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on ex-partner

County Durham man carried out 'prolonged and persistent' assault on now ex-partner

Rhys Evans attacked householder and threatened to set light to his partner in aggravated burglary at their home in Horden's numbered streets, in the early hours of August 27, last year

Rhys Evans attacked householder and threatened to set light to his partner in aggravated burglary at their home in Horden's numbered streets, in the early hours of August 27, last year

Couple woke to find intruders in bedroom of their County Durham home

Armed police arrested one woman outside a Peterlee nightclub on Bede Way on 'suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause violence’ Credit: CONTRIBUTOR

Armed police arrested one woman outside a Peterlee nightclub on Bede Way on 'suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause violence’ Credit: CONTRIBUTOR

Durham Constabulary

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Armed police arrest woman near County Durham nightclub after 'firearm' incident

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

Durham Crown Court heard that Adam Hindmarch downloaded indecent images of children considered,

Durham Crown Court heard that Adam Hindmarch downloaded indecent images of children considered,

Child abuse images found on County Durham man's phone were, 'about as bad as it gets'

The Outreach Youth Hub will be built in Shotton Colliery as part of a bid to engage more young people and offer services and activities not currently available in the former pit village.

The Outreach Youth Hub will be built in Shotton Colliery as part of a bid to engage more young people and offer services and activities not currently available in the former pit village.

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£1.3m boost to improve youth services and build new hub in County Durham community

Man and woman to go on trial at Durham Crown Court accused of defrauding an elderly victim, the female defendant's own gran, of more than £368,000 over five years

Man and woman to go on trial at Durham Crown Court accused of defrauding an elderly victim, the female defendant's own gran, of more than £368,000 over five years

Man and woman from County Durham accused of defrauding elderly victim of £368k

Man admits robbery charge at Durham Crown Court plea hearing

Man admits robbery charge at Durham Crown Court plea hearing

County Durham man admits knife robbery at Peterlee Chinese takeaway premises

Jermain Defoe is launching a new football academy in Peterlee

Jermain Defoe is launching a new football academy in Peterlee

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Former Premier League player launches new football academy in County Durham

Kayleigh Holden, jailed for 16 months for arson being reckless whether life was endangered, after setting fire to packaging in the bathroom of her Blackhall Colliery home

Kayleigh Holden, jailed for 16 months for arson being reckless whether life was endangered, after setting fire to packaging in the bathroom of her Blackhall Colliery home

Drunken County Durham woman carried out threat to set fire to rubbish in her bath

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

The largest cannabis haul came in Peterlee, where officers located more than 2851 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £2m

The largest cannabis haul came in Peterlee, where officers located more than 2851 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £2m

Durham Constabulary

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Ten arrested as £2m cannabis farm uncovered in County Durham property

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

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

Bar 23 in Peterlee has had its licence revoked

Bar 23 in Peterlee has had its licence revoked

County Durham bar closed after spiking and sexual assault incidents

The incident happened at the McDonald's outlet in Peterlee

The incident happened at the McDonald's outlet in Peterlee

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Driver fled after hitting police armed response car in County Durham McDonald's

Two policemen arrest a striking miner in Easington

Two policemen arrest a striking miner in Easington

MINERS' STRIKE 1984/85

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Officer who made THIS arrest 40 years ago: 'There was a full-scale battle'

Youngsters perform original song for towns 75th anniversary celebrations

Youngsters perform original song for towns 75th anniversary celebrations

Youngsters perform original song for towns 75th anniversary celebrations

Elaine Palmer performing with children from Acre Rigg Academy at The Lubetkin Theatre, East Durham College at a concert in January.

Elaine Palmer performing with children from Acre Rigg Academy at The Lubetkin Theatre, East Durham College at a concert in January.

County Durham town's 75th anniversary to be marked with free music and exhibition

Shaun and Sophie in the Peterlee Asda store

Shaun and Sophie in the Peterlee Asda store

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County Durham Asda delivery driver rushes to scene to save his girlfriend's life

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