Ferryhill news

Ferryhill, County Durham Christmas lights switch-on: Dean Bank Primary pupil joins Mayor Curtis Bihari at the November 27 fayre, market and festive events.

Ferryhill Christmas fair returns with stalls, rides and Santa

Man pushed woman in front of bus after she confronted him over bullying incident

Man pushed woman in front of bus after she confronted him over bullying incident

Knife-wielding thug pushed woman in front of bus after 'bullying' confrontation

People have removed boards from the windows of a derelict County Durham care home.

People have removed boards from the windows of a derelict County Durham care home.

Police patrol derelict Ferryhill care home daily as council seeks to demolish it

Santa's Grotto will return as part of Ferryhill's Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on event this November.

Santa's Grotto will return as part of Ferryhill's Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on event this November.

Christmas lights switch-on

Christmas lights return to County Durham town after last year's event was cancelled

Sentence on sex offender Neil Kitchen for breaching court orders was adjourned until December at Teesside Crown Court

Sentence on sex offender Neil Kitchen for breaching court orders was adjourned until December at Teesside Crown Court

Teesside Crown Court

County Durham paedophile must wait to learn fate after breaching court order

Durham Police's call handlers have been praised for their often unseen efforts in keeping the force moving around the clock

Durham Police's call handlers have been praised for their often unseen efforts in keeping the force moving around the clock

Durham Constabulary

Inside Durham Police control room where staff have handled 217,000 calls this year

Ferryhill Mayor Councillor Curtis Bihari pictured with MIF Grant recipientsThe Miners Utd FC, Endeavour Woodcrafts CIC, Ferryhill Wheelers Cycling Club& Friends of Astrid Academy of Movement

Ferryhill Mayor Councillor Curtis Bihari pictured with MIF Grant recipientsThe Miners Utd FC, Endeavour Woodcrafts CIC, Ferryhill Wheelers Cycling Club& Friends of Astrid Academy of Movement

Local government

Five Ferryhill groups receive £4,500 boost for community projects and young athletes

Ferryhill man Shane McIntosh fined £120 in court after admitting theft of a £250 television from Red Supported Living and £165 worth of washing pods from shops

Ferryhill man Shane McIntosh fined £120 in court after admitting theft of a £250 television from Red Supported Living and £165 worth of washing pods from shops

Ferryhill man admits stealing £250 TV and washing pods from supported living provider

Police shared body-worn video showing the moment drink-driver Jack Harrison was arrested after a pursuit through County Durham villages.

Police shared body-worn video showing the moment drink-driver Jack Harrison was arrested after a pursuit through County Durham villages.

Ferryhill man nearly three times drink-drive limit went wrong way up road in pursuit

Mainsforth Bowls Green & Pavilion

Mainsforth Bowls Green & Pavilion

Local government

Ferryhill secures £13,350 for sports facilities and council services

The moment police hit into the off-road biker

The moment police hit into the off-road biker

WATCH - Teen arrested after police car knocks him off motorbike in County Durham

Banned Ferryhill biker caught riding with two pillion passengers on CCTV

Banned Ferryhill biker caught riding with two pillion passengers on CCTV

Durham Constabulary

Banned Ferryhill biker caught riding with two pillion passengers on CCTV

Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed and ordered to pay assault victim £100 compensation

Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed and ordered to pay assault victim £100 compensation

Durham Constabulary

Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham

Liam Duckling was involved in group break-in at house in Ferryhill, in April last year, targeting motorbike outside

Liam Duckling was involved in group break-in at house in Ferryhill, in April last year, targeting motorbike outside

Teen burglar and his 'little gang' targeted Ferryhill home in bid to steal motorbike

From left, Trevor Tinkler - volunteer bus driver, Lynn Renwick - deputy managing director, Dean Wylie - work experience and Donna Kelly - Billy's Buss lead worker.

From left, Trevor Tinkler - volunteer bus driver, Lynn Renwick - deputy managing director, Dean Wylie - work experience and Donna Kelly - Billy's Buss lead worker.

Popular dog day-out service Billy's Bus launches new County Durham route

Jim and Ann Mitton welcomed Ferryhill mayor Councillor Curtis Bihari

Jim and Ann Mitton welcomed Ferryhill mayor Councillor Curtis Bihari

Ferryhill teenage sweethearts celebrate 60 years of marriage with mayor's visit

Gary Vincent Harrison

Gary Vincent Harrison

Durham Crown Court

Ferryhill paedophile shared 'horrific' child abuse images and had extreme porn

Police are trying to identify this man

Police are trying to identify this man

Hunt to find man in connection with Ferryhill attack

Applications are open for Ferryhill Christmas Fayre

Applications are open for Ferryhill Christmas Fayre

Applications open for Ferryhill Christmas Fayre market stalls

Kath and Joe Conroy with Ferryhill Mayor Councillor Curtis Bihari

Kath and Joe Conroy with Ferryhill Mayor Councillor Curtis Bihari

Ferryhill couple celebrate 65 'extraordinary' years of marriage with mayoral visit

Ferryhill teacher Carolyn Corner has been banned from teaching after failing to tell her school (Ferryhill School) her link to a convicted child sex offender.

Ferryhill teacher Carolyn Corner has been banned from teaching after failing to tell her school (Ferryhill School) her link to a convicted child sex offender.

Ferryhill teacher banned for not telling school she planned to live with sex offender

New Helpline for victims concerned about the change to prisoner release dates, introduced on October 1

New Helpline for victims concerned about the change to prisoner release dates, introduced on October 1

New national helpline launched for victims concerned about prisoner release changes

Ferryhill residents baffled after spotting glaring error on KFC advert in town centre

A St Helen Auckland disqualified driver tried to remove his helmet during a dangerous police chase in a bid to make officers abandon the chase.

A St Helen Auckland disqualified driver tried to remove his helmet during a dangerous police chase in a bid to make officers abandon the chase.

Banned County Durham driver tried to ditch helmet in bid to make police give up chase

Windlestone Nursery

Windlestone Nursery

County Durham garden centre praised by hundreds of reviewers for quality and service

Six offenders jailed in recent Durham Crown Court cases

Six offenders jailed in recent Durham Crown Court cases

Durham Crown Court

Caravan thief, sex offenders and motoring menaces jailed at court in Durham recently

Durham Constabulary

'Bully' jailed for years of abuse after choking partner and threatening to kill her

Left, Former Councillor Peter Atkinson receives Honorary Burgess Award from the Mayor Cllr Curtis Bihari

Left, Former Councillor Peter Atkinson receives Honorary Burgess Award from the Mayor Cllr Curtis Bihari

County Durham town honours volunteers and residents at annual awards evening

Five defendants who have been jailed or received suspended sentences in past week at Durham Crown Court.

Five defendants who have been jailed or received suspended sentences in past week at Durham Crown Court.

Durham Crown Court

A man involved in shooting and petrol bombing among those jailed at court in Durham

Feryemount House in Ferryhill will be bought back by the council.

Feryemount House in Ferryhill will be bought back by the council.

Durham County Council

Durham County Council agrees to buy back 'high-profile blight' in Ferryhill

Feryemount House in Ferryhill could be bought back by Durham County Council, five years after it was sold.

Feryemount House in Ferryhill could be bought back by Durham County Council, five years after it was sold.

Durham County Council

Council could buy back derelict County Durham care home in 'unacceptable' state

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Personal Finance

The ten North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Sean Forster from Peterlee and flowers left at the scene

Sean Forster from Peterlee and flowers left at the scene

County Durham dad died from chest injuries after coming off motorbike in crash

Michelle of Shell's Village Bakery in Ferryhill.

Michelle of Shell's Village Bakery in Ferryhill.

Former car dealer now serves 250 Sunday dinners a week at thriving bakery business

Police found girl concerned for welfare of a girl who disappeared from Ferryhill

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

Pizza Hot NE Ltd, which operates Pizza Hot on Main Street in Ferryhill

Pizza Hot NE Ltd, which operates Pizza Hot on Main Street in Ferryhill

County Durham pizza takeaway fined £40k after employing illegal workers

Paul Dobson, Durham branch Camra chair, left, with former city Mayor Lesley Mavin, centre, and her deputy, Trish Sutcliffe, at the start of the 2023 beer festival

Paul Dobson, Durham branch Camra chair, left, with former city Mayor Lesley Mavin, centre, and her deputy, Trish Sutcliffe, at the start of the 2023 beer festival

Durham Beer Festival

Raise a glass to Durham's 44th beer festival, with 33 real ales and ciders on offer!

Durham Crown Court was told defendant Jonathan Ellis snapped when told his partner wanted to end their tempestuous relationship

Durham Crown Court was told defendant Jonathan Ellis snapped when told his partner wanted to end their tempestuous relationship

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man squeezed his partner's neck so tightly it burst three blood vessels

Serial burglar Andrew John Molloy jailed for 40 months for latest break-ins, earlier this year

Serial burglar Andrew John Molloy jailed for 40 months for latest break-ins, earlier this year

Black-eyed burglar crept into girl's room while she showered just metres away

An air ambulance

An air ambulance

Person taken to hospital after air ambulance called to incident in Ferryhill

Durham Crown Court was told the defendant Natalie Graham breached a protection from harassment injunction within weeks of it being issued

Durham Crown Court was told the defendant Natalie Graham breached a protection from harassment injunction within weeks of it being issued

Durham Crown Court

County Durham woman warned ex-friend she 'deserves a kicking' in harassment campaign

The 13 North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

The 13 North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Postcode Lottery

The 13 North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery this week

Mayor Cllr Curtis Bihari and chair of events committee Cllr Carole Atkinson pictured with representatives from Endeavour Woodcrafts CIC presenting their Artwork, created through the Community Voice Art Project to Ferryhill Town Council

Mayor Cllr Curtis Bihari and chair of events committee Cllr Carole Atkinson pictured with representatives from Endeavour Woodcrafts CIC presenting their Artwork, created through the Community Voice Art Project to Ferryhill Town Council

Local government

Artwork honouring Ferryhill community project unveiled at Town Hall

Durham Crown Court

Ferryhill man admits dangerous driving in head-on crash that saw air ambulance called

Heartbreaking tribute to 'devoted' dad who died in Ferryhill motorbike crash

Ferryhill Town Council is urging local groups to apply for funding through its Members Initiative Fund, with grants still available after the scheme supported 63 projects and 36 organisations since launching in 2022

Ferryhill Town Council is urging local groups to apply for funding through its Members Initiative Fund, with grants still available after the scheme supported 63 projects and 36 organisations since launching in 2022

Local government

County Durham town community groups urged to apply for funding

Tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash on the A167 at Ferryhill

Tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal crash on the A167 at Ferryhill

'Fly High' - Flowers left at scene of fatal Ferryhill crash paying tribute to Sean

Anthony Drayner, given a 32-month prison sentence for trying to chat sexually with what he thought was a 15-year-old boy, in breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Anthony Drayner, given a 32-month prison sentence for trying to chat sexually with what he thought was a 15-year-old boy, in breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order

Durham Crown Court

County Durham paedophile who sent sexual messages to 'boy' caught in police sting

LIVE - A167 closed both ways at Ferryhill after 'serious crash'

LIVE - A167 closed both ways at Ferryhill after 'serious crash'

RECAP - Biker dies after early morning motorbike crash on A167 at Ferryhill

The A167 in Ferryhill

The A167 in Ferryhill

Biker dies and passenger left with life-changing injuries after Ferryhill crash

The crash took place on the A167 at Ferryhill

The crash took place on the A167 at Ferryhill

Person taken to hospital after serious motorbike crash in Ferryhill overnight

Sophie Louise Waldron, 33, of Ferryhill, has been fined after being caught driving at 50mph in a 40mph zone on the A167 in Ferryhill

Sophie Louise Waldron, 33, of Ferryhill, has been fined after being caught driving at 50mph in a 40mph zone on the A167 in Ferryhill

County Durham woman fined for driving 10mph over 40mph limit on A167

A dozen of the offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court during July

A dozen of the offenders jailed at Durham Crown Court during July

Durham court round-up

Durham Crown Court

Danger driver, thug and child predator among those jailed at Durham Crown Court