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Daniel Smith given a 32-month prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, in a head-on collision with another car

Durham Crown Court

'Slurring' Darlington driver left woman needing life-changing surgery after crash

Fly-tipping on the back lane of William Street, South Moor

Fly-tipping on the back lane of William Street, South Moor

Fly-tippers warned after using County Durham alleyway as dumping ground

Sentence on a man who has admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been put back by a fortnight at Durham Crown Court

Sentence on a man who has admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been put back by a fortnight at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

County Durham dangerous driver caused head-on crash leaving man with broken rib

Business closure

Full list of major pubs closing in North East today as 89 axed in UK after 45 years

Church of St. Romald in Romaldkirk

Church of St. Romald in Romaldkirk

'Picture-postcard' County Durham village praised as one of area's prettiest

County Durham village previously named among UK's poshest places to live

Historic County Durham village praised for its 'rural charm'

Packed full of character, this semi-detached home is within easy reach of Durham city centre

Packed full of character, this semi-detached home is within easy reach of Durham city centre

Crossgate Moor family home offers flexible living space close to Durham schools

The River Wear near Witton-le-Wear

The River Wear near Witton-le-Wear

Picturesque County Durham village by River Wear praised as 'charming' escape

Police at scene of stabbing in Pelton, on August 6 this year

Police at scene of stabbing in Pelton, on August 6 this year

Durham Crown Court

Man admits stabbing woman in back in County Durham street

Trial of man accused of driving at a pedestrian on a kerb causing serious injuries was fixed at Durham Crown Court, for January next year

Trial of man accused of driving at a pedestrian on a kerb causing serious injuries was fixed at Durham Crown Court, for January next year

Durham Crown Court

Man accused of driving at pedestrian in street disturbance in County Durham village

Paul McGinnety in the woodshop at the North East Autism Society

Paul McGinnety in the woodshop at the North East Autism Society

From working round the world to returning home to run North East autism charity

A GNE bus bought in 1977 and called

A GNE bus bought in 1977 and called

Memories of life on the buses of south Durham

Seven County Durham and Darlington firms named for not paying employees minimum wage

Dobbies Garden Centre Birtley

Dobbies Garden Centre Birtley

North East garden centre with café and afternoon tea gets praise from visitors

Judge at Durham Crown Court asks Probation Service to assess Newton Aycliffe man for suitability for drug rehabilitation programme

Judge at Durham Crown Court asks Probation Service to assess Newton Aycliffe man for suitability for drug rehabilitation programme

Durham Crown Court

Controlling Newton Aycliffe bully drained ex-partner of money to pay for his drug use

Police and CSI are at the scene of a house on Balmer Hill, Gainford

Police and CSI are at the scene of a house on Balmer Hill, Gainford

Cleveland Police

Six more arrested after 'drive-by shooting' in County Durham as man 'critically' ill

A police officer

A police officer

Former Durham Police officer who 'slammed partner's head against wall' is barred

Bench warrant issued for the arrest of sex offender Daniel Snaith after he failed to attend a hearing at Teesside Crown Court

Bench warrant issued for the arrest of sex offender Daniel Snaith after he failed to attend a hearing at Teesside Crown Court

Teesside Crown Court

Arrest warrant issued for County Durham sex offender after failure to appear at court

Alleged robbery took place at Isha's Mini Store, in South Moor, Stanley, on July 13

Alleged robbery took place at Isha's Mini Store, in South Moor, Stanley, on July 13

Durham Crown Court

Suspected County Durham shop robbers would admit assaulting an assistant, court told

Police force entry to the property in Bede Street, Easington Colliery, on June 19

Police force entry to the property in Bede Street, Easington Colliery, on June 19

Durham Crown Court

Two men who tended 814-plant County Durham cannabis farm to be sentenced next week

Three inmates, formerly of HMP Deerbolt, have admitted their respective roles in group attack on another prisoner at the Barnard Castle jail in April last year

Three inmates, formerly of HMP Deerbolt, have admitted their respective roles in group attack on another prisoner at the Barnard Castle jail in April last year

Teesside Crown Court

Two of three inmates in County Durham prison assault could face second life sentences

Dr Basu (left) raises a pint at The Court, with co-owner Terry Haley (right)

Dr Basu (left) raises a pint at The Court, with co-owner Terry Haley (right)

Centuries-old tradition revived as pub welcomes punters back after £1 million revamp

Teesside Airport is the third-cheapest for drop-off charges, according to a new study.

Teesside Airport is the third-cheapest for drop-off charges, according to a new study.

Parking charges

North East airport ranked in top 3 cheapest in UK for terminal drop-offs

The Lapland experience.

The Lapland experience.

Extra Lapland flight from North East airport following huge demand to see Santa

A Murder is Announced, Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's forthcoming whodunnit taking to the stage at the Park View Theatre, Chester-le-Street, next week

A Murder is Announced, Dryburn Theatrical Workshop's forthcoming whodunnit taking to the stage at the Park View Theatre, Chester-le-Street, next week

Dryburn Theatrical Workshop

Famous Christie sleuth takes to the stage in County Durham drama group's next play

Kenneth Barnes, given a total prison sentence of 15 months, including six months from an activated suspended sentence only imposed in November.

Kenneth Barnes, given a total prison sentence of 15 months, including six months from an activated suspended sentence only imposed in November.

Durham Crown Court

High risk County Durham offender jailed for downloading indecent images of children

A picture of modern-day Durham mustard.

A picture of modern-day Durham mustard.

Durham's forgotten mustard queen who changed Britain's food condiments forever

Health Secretary, Yvette Cooper

Health Secretary, Yvette Cooper

County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust

Durham MP calls on government to back funding for long-awaited hospital extension

All new uniform rules coming into North East schools this week for autumn term

Dangerous dog attack charge denied by dog owner at Durham Crown Court

Dangerous dog attack charge denied by dog owner at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Woman denies charge over County Durham dog attack on man who later died

Former officer at HMP Deerbolt admits misconduct in public office over improper relationship with serving inmate

Former officer at HMP Deerbolt admits misconduct in public office over improper relationship with serving inmate

Durham Crown Court

Prison officer had 'improper relationship' with inmate at County Durham jail

Speed cameras on the A1(M)

Speed cameras on the A1(M)

Darlington man fined and handed points after failing to identify BMW driver on A1(M)

Durham Crown Court told defendant's actions led to arrest of innocent partner, who was detained in police custody for several hours.

Durham Crown Court told defendant's actions led to arrest of innocent partner, who was detained in police custody for several hours.

St Helen Auckland pervert suggested meeting 'girl', 12, for sex in AirBnB

Newcastle-born Hollywood star Charlie Hunnam during a visit to Chilli Padi, whose Durham restaurant has become known for its authentic Malaysian dishes and vibrant flavours.

Newcastle-born Hollywood star Charlie Hunnam during a visit to Chilli Padi, whose Durham restaurant has become known for its authentic Malaysian dishes and vibrant flavours.

Netflix's Charlie Hunnam's shines spotlight on vibrant Malaysian restaurant in Durham

Police and CSI on the scene on Sunday (August 30)

Police and CSI on the scene on Sunday (August 30)

Two released as attempted murder probe continues after man shot in County Durham

Alan Roberts, given a total 31-month prison sentence for controlling and coercive behaviour, putting him in breach of a suspended prison sentence

Alan Roberts, given a total 31-month prison sentence for controlling and coercive behaviour, putting him in breach of a suspended prison sentence

County Durham thug who made ex's life 'hell' held an axe to neck as he strangled her

Rosebud died at the age of 91 in January 2020

Rosebud died at the age of 91 in January 2020

County Durham mum died days after daughter 'told she didn't need end-of-life care'

Viral TikTok jacket potatoes could be coming to Durham as a job listing hints at a new store.

Viral TikTok jacket potatoes could be coming to Durham as a job listing hints at a new store.

Job ad hints viral TikTok jacket potato brand poised to open near A1(M) in Durham

Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show

Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show

Hundreds of classic car and bike enthusiasts descend on historic County Durham site

A boarded-up window and damaged door at the property

A boarded-up window and damaged door at the property

Window boarded up and cordon lifted at scene of County Durham 'murder bid' shooting

Edward Little, 25, has been convicted of assaulting a prison officer in HMP Frankland in Durhan

Edward Little, 25, has been convicted of assaulting a prison officer in HMP Frankland in Durhan

HMP Frankland inmate handed extra six weeks for assaulting prison officer

Soft-top Jaguar found abandoned after County Durham drive-by shooting 'murder bid'

Durham Crown Court heard racist comments were made by defendant in hearing of partner's neighbour

Durham Crown Court heard racist comments were made by defendant in hearing of partner's neighbour

Woman 'frightened to sleep' after 'screaming and shouting' man made racist comment

The scene on Balmer Hill in Gainford.

The scene on Balmer Hill in Gainford.

What we know so far after man shot in 'attempted murder' in County Durham village

Best Bakery 2026

Finalists for The Northern Echo's Best Bakery 2026 competition revealed

Durham Crown Court told boy was being given a ride on quad bike by teenager who crashed into a lamppost

Durham Crown Court told boy was being given a ride on quad bike by teenager who crashed into a lamppost

Boy's skull fractured after County Durham teen smashed into lamppost on quad bike

Why guests are full of praise for 'first class' County Durham spa and hotel

Police and CSI are at the scene of a house on Balmer Hill, Gainford, while a police cordon remains in place on Sunday (August 30)

Police and CSI are at the scene of a house on Balmer Hill, Gainford, while a police cordon remains in place on Sunday (August 30)

Pictures as home on quiet County Durham street cordoned off after shooting

Police and CSI in village near Darlington as person taken to hospital - updates

Police and CSI in village near Darlington as person taken to hospital - updates

Police investigation

Recap- Attempted murder probe after drive-by shooting in County Durham village

All Saints Parish Church, Lanchester

All Saints Parish Church, Lanchester

The picturesque County Durham village loved for its shops and ‘lovely’ atmosphere

Neighbours are 'on tenterhooks' after a drive-by murder bid in 'quiet' Gainford.

Neighbours are 'on tenterhooks' after a drive-by murder bid in 'quiet' Gainford.

Neighbours 'on tenterhooks' after 'drive-by murder bid' on County Durham street

Planning and development

Four plans approved by Durham County Council this week - see where

The 8.5-mile County Durham railway walk with odd link to a Victorian swimming pool