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

Local government

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

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

Crime proceeds hearing at Durham Crown Court in the cases of convicted drug dealers Christopher Chambers, left, and Bradley Sinclair

Crime proceeds hearing at Durham Crown Court in the cases of convicted drug dealers Christopher Chambers, left, and Bradley Sinclair

Durham Crown Court

Dealer arrested after County Durham cocaine exchange to pay £224k in crime proceeds

Defendant Luke Connor apologised to a judge at Durham Crown Court for his behaviour in recent years

Defendant Luke Connor apologised to a judge at Durham Crown Court for his behaviour in recent years

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man took his 'ex' to Appleby Horse Fair in breach of restraining order

Cllr Elizabeth Scott with a Link2Work bus

Cllr Elizabeth Scott with a Link2Work bus

Local government

A new home to work bus service will cover these routes in County Durham

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

Horse euthanised after suffering significant injuries following a crash on Fondlyset Lane, near Dipton, Stanley Credit: PIXABAY

Horse euthanised after suffering significant injuries following a crash on Fondlyset Lane, near Dipton, Stanley Credit: PIXABAY

Durham Constabulary

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Horse put to sleep following crash that closed County Durham road

Fondlyset Lane in Stanley, between Dipton and Harelaw, has been closed following a crash Credit: GOOGLE

Fondlyset Lane in Stanley, between Dipton and Harelaw, has been closed following a crash Credit: GOOGLE

Durham Constabulary

Police close County Durham road following crash this morning

Samantha Laverick and her son Ryan.

Samantha Laverick and her son Ryan.

'We felt lost': Mum to call for new NHS service after son's Tourette's diagnosis

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

This bargain three-bed end terrace in Stanley, County Durham could be yours for just £35,000 – but it’s in desperate need of some TLC.

This bargain three-bed end terrace in Stanley, County Durham could be yours for just £35,000 – but it’s in desperate need of some TLC.

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See inside three-bed end terrace on sale for just £35k, but it needs serious TLC

The waste and abandoned vehicle at Hollyhill Gardens West, Stanley

The waste and abandoned vehicle at Hollyhill Gardens West, Stanley

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NAMED: Two in court for dumping van outside home and failing to clear waste

County Durham care home left shocked by new resident's artistic talent

Go North East bus drivers posing with their dogs for National Pet Day Credit: GO NORTH EAST

Go North East bus drivers posing with their dogs for National Pet Day Credit: GO NORTH EAST

North East bus drivers pose with their adorable dogs to mark National Pet Day

Successful businessman Grant Findley jailed for sex offences committed on underage teenage girl

Successful businessman Grant Findley jailed for sex offences committed on underage teenage girl

Successful County Durham businessman jailed for sex offences with teenage girl

John Wright has been jailed for his role in a violent attack on a man in Catchgate during a long-running feud

John Wright has been jailed for his role in a violent attack on a man in Catchgate during a long-running feud

Durham Constabulary

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Baseball bat and scythe used when long-running feud erupted into violence

Christopher Forster jailed at Durham Crown Court for arson attack on car belonging to the mother of his former partner

Christopher Forster jailed at Durham Crown Court for arson attack on car belonging to the mother of his former partner

Vengeful County Durham arsonist torched car belonging to mother of his ex-partner

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

An information appeal has been launched by Stanley Police after a dog died after being hit by an illegal off-road bike

An information appeal has been launched by Stanley Police after a dog died after being hit by an illegal off-road bike

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Appeal launched as dog dies after bike collision on Coast to Coast cycle route

Tony Harrington from The Forge unveiled the new artwork

Tony Harrington from The Forge unveiled the new artwork

Community art project installed to boost high street of County Durham town

An appeal has been launched following a theft at an Aldi store on Front Street in Stanley Credit: STANLEY POLICE

An appeal has been launched following a theft at an Aldi store on Front Street in Stanley Credit: STANLEY POLICE

Durham Constabulary

Appeal launched to locate man following theft at County Durham Aldi store

Stanley cannabis raid

Stanley cannabis raid

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Police raid County Durham property and discover 106 cannabis plants

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 house burglary was the first on the defendant's limited crime record

Durham Crown Court heard that house burglary was the first on the defendant's limited crime record

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County Durham burglar was confronted in the bathroom of house he illegally entered

Drunk Stanley man kicked police officer after whiskey binge

Drunk Stanley man kicked police officer after whiskey binge

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

County Durham man downed half a bottle of whisky before kicking police officer

Durham Police have made 11 arrests following a series of raids in the county

Durham Police have made 11 arrests following a series of raids in the county

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Police arrest 11 in raids across County Durham targeting suspected drugs gang

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

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

Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

County Durham driver had 'momentary' concentration lapse leading to fatal accident

Police were called to the Esso petrol station on Kip Hill in Stanley at about 10am on Tuesday (March 12)

Police were called to the Esso petrol station on Kip Hill in Stanley at about 10am on Tuesday (March 12)

County Durham petrol station robbed as police arrest man and CSI attend incident

Six men arrested as armed police swoop on scrapyard after 'weapons incident'

Left: A 'letters to heaven' post box in Northumberland and how the one in Stanley will look and right: Katy Wilson

Left: A 'letters to heaven' post box in Northumberland and how the one in Stanley will look and right: Katy Wilson

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County Durham woman's heartwarming 'letters to heaven' idea after losing son

Joy Allen, Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner

Joy Allen, Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner

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Anti-social behaviour decline in 'hotspot' Durham and Darlington areas hailed by cops

RAF veteran Donald Elsom is walking 95 laps of his local school field to raise money for charity ahead of his 95th birthday.

RAF veteran Donald Elsom is walking 95 laps of his local school field to raise money for charity ahead of his 95th birthday.

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County Durham's answer to Captain Tom walking laps of school field for 95th

Stanley Civic Hall

Stanley Civic Hall

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Cultural venue with huge repair bill and holes in the roof and windows up for sale

The shocking incident, which happened in Stanley, saw neighbourhood police and council wardens approach a group of youths over the weekend

The shocking incident, which happened in Stanley, saw neighbourhood police and council wardens approach a group of youths over the weekend

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Shock as cigarettes, vapes, lighter fluid and vodka seized from 12-year-old girl

Brett Northey jailed for 20 months for burglary of former pizza shop where victim was living with two children

Brett Northey jailed for 20 months for burglary of former pizza shop where victim was living with two children

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'Prolific' offender jailed for burglary at former pizza shop in County Durham village

Developer reveals vision to redevelop a dilapidated town centre building.

Developer reveals vision to redevelop a dilapidated town centre building.

Local government

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Hope renovation of dilapidated building can kick start County Durham town's revival

Durham County Hall

Durham County Hall

Local government

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County Durham households to pay more council tax after 5% increase approved

Darren Robson, jailed for 16 months for dangerous driving police pursuit, while under the influence of drugs, from Asda car park in Stanley

Darren Robson, jailed for 16 months for dangerous driving police pursuit, while under the influence of drugs, from Asda car park in Stanley

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County Durham banned driver who had taken cocaine led police on chase

Defendant John Reay received a ten-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court today after being found guilty of three counts of indecent assault following a trial shortly before Christmas

Defendant John Reay received a ten-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court today after being found guilty of three counts of indecent assault following a trial shortly before Christmas

Ten-year prison sentence for man convicted of sexually abusing girl in County Durham

Council awarded £6m to tackle rough sleeping and provide new accomodation

Council awarded £6m to tackle rough sleeping and provide new accomodation

Local government

Award of £6m to tackle rough sleeping with new accommodation in County Durham

The proposal to build the 92-hectare site on farmland near Burnhope was approved by Durham County Council in March 2023

The proposal to build the 92-hectare site on farmland near Burnhope was approved by Durham County Council in March 2023

Local government

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Huge County Durham solar farm in doubt after 'unlawful' council approval

Emergency services were called to Tyne Road in Stanley at about 10am, following reports of a medical incident on the stretch of road

Emergency services were called to Tyne Road in Stanley at about 10am, following reports of a medical incident on the stretch of road

Great North Air Ambulance

One in hospital and air ambulance at scene after 'medical incident' closes road

County Durham Glenn McCrory has revealed how “two years of hell” battling a court case left him on the brink of homelessness

County Durham Glenn McCrory has revealed how “two years of hell” battling a court case left him on the brink of homelessness

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Ex-boxer Glenn McCrory's 'two years of hell' left him on brink of homelessness

Wardens have removed a fly tip from Houghton-le-Spring, and are investigating another in Tanfield, Stanley

Wardens have removed a fly tip from Houghton-le-Spring, and are investigating another in Tanfield, Stanley

Durham County Council

Paint cans, a jukebox, Christmas tree and beer cans dumped on County Durham road

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