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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!

Firefighters tackle blaze that tore through County Durham fish and chip shop

Durham County Council

Messy County Durham gardens lead to hefty fines as residents ignore council warnings

Alan Elliott is wanted by police.

Alan Elliott is wanted by police.

Cleveland Police

Man with connections to two County Durham towns wanted on prison recall

At the heart of this village home is an open-plan kitchen diner with adjoining family room

At the heart of this village home is an open-plan kitchen diner with adjoining family room

County Durham home with everything a family could want and more is on the market

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

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

Personal Finance

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

Cannabis farmer Erik Xhaxho jailed again by a UK court and facing deportation for the second time back to homeland of Albania

Cannabis farmer Erik Xhaxho jailed again by a UK court and facing deportation for the second time back to homeland of Albania

Deported Albanian cannabis farmer found back in County Durham tending £200k grow

The Punch Bowl, in Craghead, near Stanley

The Punch Bowl, in Craghead, near Stanley

Food Standards Agency

County Durham pub handed zero-star food hygiene rating

Jack Mackay, jailed for 14 months for threats with imitation firearm during a night of drink and drug-fuelled 'erratic behaviour'

Jack Mackay, jailed for 14 months for threats with imitation firearm during a night of drink and drug-fuelled 'erratic behaviour'

Homes evacuated as high County Durham man pulled 'gun' in late-night police standoff

Durham Crown Court heard that defendant 'buried his head in the sand' with his trial approaching last month

Durham Crown Court heard that defendant 'buried his head in the sand' with his trial approaching last month

Durham Crown Court

County Durham pervert was caught with extreme porn involving animals on Xbox

S&R Retailing Ltd has applied to Durham County Council for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at a shop on Front Street, Dipton, near Stanley

S&R Retailing Ltd has applied to Durham County Council for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at a shop on Front Street, Dipton, near Stanley

Local government

New alcohol sales licence sought for shop in County Durham village - public notice

Jailed Easington Colliery Co-op thieves, from left, Catherine Park, Zara Hawkins and Joanna Scott

Jailed Easington Colliery Co-op thieves, from left, Catherine Park, Zara Hawkins and Joanna Scott

Durham Constabulary

Three shoplifters jailed after thefts from same County Durham village Co-op store

Police have confirmed she has been found

Police have confirmed she has been found

Missing County Durham woman found after police 'increasingly concerned'

Beamish Museum has suspended its steam train operations

Beamish Museum has suspended its steam train operations

Beamish Museum suspends steam train operations after Government wildfire alert

Liam McCarthy outside his Annfield Plain home surrounded by armed police (inset).

Liam McCarthy outside his Annfield Plain home surrounded by armed police (inset).

County Durham family 'shaken' after armed police surrounded their home

Pair bailed after explosives 'for homemade fireworks' found at County Durham home

Two arrested after bomb squad deal with 'explosives used to make homemade fireworks'

The bomb squad in Shield Row, Stanley.

The bomb squad in Shield Row, Stanley.

Residents evacuated from County Durham homes tell how bomb squad descended on street

60 homes evacuated as bomb squad move in with robot on County Durham street

Cordons are in place at the scene.

Cordons are in place at the scene.

Durham Constabulary

RECAP cordon now removed on County Durham street after 'suspicious item' found

Latisha Hewson to be sentenced at Durham Crown Court next month over street knife incident in Pelton

Latisha Hewson to be sentenced at Durham Crown Court next month over street knife incident in Pelton

Woman, 24, told to 'grow up' after being caught on camera with six-inch knife

Stanley is set to host a summer carnival.

Stanley is set to host a summer carnival.

County Durham town to host summer carnival with street food and entertainment

Keaton Burnside, 28, of Wheatley Hill, has been made subject to a community order after breaching a restraining order, a court heard.

Keaton Burnside, 28, of Wheatley Hill, has been made subject to a community order after breaching a restraining order, a court heard.

County Durham man given suspended sentence for carrying kitchen knife

Christopher Simmonite, of Craghead, Stanley, has been fined and ordered to pay £512 in costs after admitting a littering offence at Stanley Bus Station by dropping and leaving a cigarette end.

Christopher Simmonite, of Craghead, Stanley, has been fined and ordered to pay £512 in costs after admitting a littering offence at Stanley Bus Station by dropping and leaving a cigarette end.

County Durham man ordered to pay £512 over cigarette littering at bus station

Patricia Hewitt has been detained at Rampton Hospital after she admitted the manslaughter of Angela Lloyd in her Newton Aycliffe home

Patricia Hewitt has been detained at Rampton Hospital after she admitted the manslaughter of Angela Lloyd in her Newton Aycliffe home

Killer 'butchered' Newton Aycliffe woman by stabbing her 47 times after court case

Patricia Hewitt has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Angela Lloyd, inset, at Teesside Crown Court.

Patricia Hewitt has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Angela Lloyd, inset, at Teesside Crown Court.

Durham Constabulary

Live - Killer who stabbed Newton Aycliffe woman to death given hospital order

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

Darren Williams jailed for sexual activity with a person with mental health disorder while working as a carer

Darren Williams jailed for sexual activity with a person with mental health disorder while working as a carer

Durham Crown Court

County Durham carer 'groomed' dementia patient having sexual activity on home visit

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

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

Personal Finance

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

Rachel Everest Moore and partner Joshua Tilley.

Rachel Everest Moore and partner Joshua Tilley.

Young County Durham couple's heartbreak as baby stillborn in 'preventable' tragedy

Coal miners stock image

Coal miners stock image

Former County Durham coal miner died from lung disease linked to coal dust exposure

Major Singh, 43, of Hope Street, Crook, has been banned from driving for more than two years after admitting a drink-driving offence

Major Singh, 43, of Hope Street, Crook, has been banned from driving for more than two years after admitting a drink-driving offence

County Durham man fined and banned after Audi drink‑drive offence in Stanley

'Everything is a good portion rather than having lots of little bits'

'Everything is a good portion rather than having lots of little bits'

This County Durham café is 'hidden gem' with top quality afternoon tea

General view of Rowley Station with an NER train coming into the platform

General view of Rowley Station with an NER train coming into the platform

Beamish marks 50 years since Rowley Station became its first transplanted building

Patricia Hewitt has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Angela Lloyd, inset, at Teesside Crown Court.

Patricia Hewitt has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Angela Lloyd, inset, at Teesside Crown Court.

Killer who stabbed Newton Aycliffe victim to death pleads guilty to manslaughter

Alun Armstrong grew up in a mining village

Alun Armstrong grew up in a mining village

The County Durham pit village where theatre and screen actor Alun Armstrong grew up

Kevin Keegan, who died yesterday aged 75, had a connection to Stanley in County Durham.

Kevin Keegan, who died yesterday aged 75, had a connection to Stanley in County Durham.

Kevin Keegan's grandfather was a hero of a 1909 County Durham pit disaster

Noel Street, near the A693 in Stanley, where the crash happened

Noel Street, near the A693 in Stanley, where the crash happened

Go North East issues statement after bus crashed into garden of County Durham home

Noel Street, looking towards the A693, in Stanley

Noel Street, looking towards the A693, in Stanley

Police incident

Bus driver may have suffered 'medical episode' before County Durham crash

Artistas Del Gremio performing at Durham Brass Festival

Artistas Del Gremio performing at Durham Brass Festival

Durham Brass Festival

Durham Brass Festival

Photos capture 20th Durham Brass Festival brass festival reaching a crescendo

Court orders County Durham resident to pay £1,145 over yard rubbish

Predator Reggie Cannon

Predator Reggie Cannon

Durham Crown Court

County Durham paedophile raped young girl in park during sickening sex attack

John Douglas, 51, of Stanley, has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink-driving with more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

John Douglas, 51, of Stanley, has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink-driving with more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

County Durham drink‑driver banned for 17 months after being twice over the limit

Dough and Desserts in Stanley has been affected by two acts of 'vandalism' within four days

Dough and Desserts in Stanley has been affected by two acts of 'vandalism' within four days

County Durham business vandalised twice in days as owner says 'I feel vulnerable'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a shop worker was allegedly assaulted at Isha's Mini Store in Stanley.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a shop worker was allegedly assaulted at Isha's Mini Store in Stanley.

Man appears in court after robbery and suspected attack on County Durham shop worker

Emergency services were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, just after noon yesterday (July 14).

Emergency services were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Tanfield Lea Road, Stanley, just after noon yesterday (July 14).

Person cut free from vehicle as three taken to hospital after County Durham crash

Explore post-war Britain through the eyes of a teenager in The 1950s Town

Explore post-war Britain through the eyes of a teenager in The 1950s Town

Time‑travelling trails and tales as Beamish launches Step Into Stories

KT Waste Management NE Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to operate six vehicles and three trailers from its Stanley site.

KT Waste Management NE Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to operate six vehicles and three trailers from its Stanley site.

County Durham waste firm seeks licence for lorry base - public notice

LIVE - County Durham road closed following crash

LIVE - County Durham road closed following crash

RECAP - County Durham road reopens following crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a shop worker was allegedly assaulted at Isha's Mini Store in Stanley.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a shop worker was allegedly assaulted at Isha's Mini Store in Stanley.

Man arrested over County Durham 'robbery' which saw shop worker attacked

Campaigners on West Road including Dave Stephenson, left.

Campaigners on West Road including Dave Stephenson, left.

Local government

'Community spirit' sees speed bumps set for 'lethal' County Durham road

Officers from Durham Police are looking into reports that a person was assaulted on grassland close to North Durham Academy on High Street, Stanley

Officers from Durham Police are looking into reports that a person was assaulted on grassland close to North Durham Academy on High Street, Stanley

Police called to attack on field next to County Durham college

A police officer

A police officer

Police find missing woman last seen in County Durham town

Drunken County Duham thug punched partner '30 times' then claimed he'd ram her house