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Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner speaks on her first year in office

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner speaks of 'positive impact' of first year in office
DURHAM Police and Crime Commissioner has spoken of the challenges of her first year in office and how her work "is already having a positive impact on victims of crime".

Malcolm Smith, 68, and his daughter Lisa Palmer, 38, both avoided jail after admitting to breaching rules around the storage of fuel. It follows a major fire in Evenwood in 2018

Darlington couple avoid jail following major diesel fire in County Durham

LIVE: Crash on A688 between Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland

As it happened - crash on A688 between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor

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Northumbrian Water workers have been praised after rescuing this foal from a culvert in Crook PIcture: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER

Northumbrian Water staff rescue foal stuck in culvert in County Durham

Finley Connor and his new passport and from left, mum Deanne, grandmum Mary, dad James and Finley and Lola Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

County Durham family forced to cancel trip to Disneyland over passport delays

The judges for Durham’s City of Culture bid Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

CITY OF CULTURE 2025 County Durham sets out to wow City of Culture 2025 judging panel

The Bishop of Durham, The Right Reverend Pauol Butler

CITY OF CULTURE 2025 Bishop of Durham: We would be a wonderful ‘County of Culture’

City of Culture judges to be wowed by what County Durham has to be offered

CITY OF CULTURE 2025 Where the judges are visiting in County Durham today ahead of City of Culture bid

CITY OF CULTURE 2025 Government minister 'impressed' with County Durham's City of Culture bid

Several councils in the North East held elections on Thursday. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Mixed fortunes for political parties shows North East voters remain divided

The B6278 between Eggleston and Barnard Castle was partially closed following the collision

Why road near Teesdale was partially blocked after another crash in County Durham

Drug dealer Shaun Philip Mason has been jailed

County Durham drug dealer who fled thousands of miles to Spain is finally jailed

RESIDENTS are being urged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot.

Anti-social youths could be banned from these County Durham beauty spots

A visualisation of what the proposed development at Barnard Castle could look like. Picture: Stonebridge Homes.

Why 97 homes were given the stamp of approval despite fears for 'tourism jewel'

Durham police officer who helped trace surviving relatives of WW2 airmen honoured

Durham police officer tracks down surviving relatives of WW2 men found in lake

A youth on top of Barnard Castle's tower captured by

'They could kill themselves': Shock as youths risk their lives to scale Barnard Castle tower

Puppy Steve was found close to death in Shildon Picture: RSPCA

Disgust after puppy is dumped 'close to death' in County Durham road

A youth on top of Barnard Castle's tower captured by

Barnard Castle venue bosses respond to shocking pictures of youths scaling tower

Follow the latest breaking news and updates from the roads across the North East and North Yorkshire on Tuesday, May 3

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The new website commemorates the extraordinary and skilful flight of a Spitfire beneath Winston Bridge in 1988

Chocks away for the launch of a new County Durham community website

Mark McCourt receives his first visit from fiancee Maria Kajda at James Cook University Hospital two weeks after the crash Picture: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North East's first trauma victim support service launched today

Mark McCourt with fiancee Maria Kadja just hours before the accident, in County Durham, in April last year Picture: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Collision near Teesdale road junction caused life-changing injuries to motorcyclist

A Primrose coach tackling the snows of Stainmore

PREMIUM When buses tackled the snows of Stainmore

Sir Keir Starmer pictured at Labour's Durham constituency office in April 2021 Picture: TWITTER

Sir Keir admits Labour made 'mistake' denying Angela Rayner was at Durham campaign event

A visualisation of what the proposed development at Barnard Castle could look like. Picture: Stonebridge Homes.

Plans to build hundreds of homes in these three County Durham towns and village

County Durham is bidding to be the UK City of Culture for 2025

Let’s build on our glorious inheritance – together

From left, Alison Clark, head of culture Durham County Council and Durham 2025 bid director; Tony Harrington, chair of Culture Durham; Sally Dixon, assistant director at Beamish Museum; and Stephen King and Martijn Gilbert of Go North East

Businesses get on board County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid

REfUSE operations manager Bethan Hosker, left, with members of the City of Culture bid team Picture: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT

Banquets of waste food will be part of County Durham's Capital of Culture bid

Police uncover 'largest ever' cannabis grow in the region at this address

Police uncover 'largest ever' cannabis grow in the region at this address

Wellbeing boxes to help vulnerable victims and witnesses at Durham Police stations

Keir Starmer was pictured with Mary Foy in her constituency office in April 2021. Picture: TWITTER

MP's claim Starmer Durham lockdown 'breach' could be reopened is 'misleading'

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A NEW scheme which aims to maintain a high standard of rented properties in County Durham has opened.

Scheme to maintain high standard of rental properties in County Durham launched

AS excitement builds for the return of Durham brass Festival, the city's Gala theatre is gearing up to welcome a host of world-renowned artists to the stage.

Full details of acts coming to city theatre as part of Durham Brass Festival

New speed limit for major County Durham road infamous for serious crashes Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

New speed limit for major County Durham road infamous for serious crashes

Durham Cathedral issearching for a choir to sing for the Queen’s Jubilee

How young singers can join a choir to mark Queen's Jubilee at Durham Cathedral

Building Bridges builds on support that Nepacs already offers in HMP YOI Deerbolt to young men aged 18 to 24 who have had experience of being in care

Cash for charity to work with ex-prisoners in County Durham who have been in care

Inmate started fire in cell at Deerbolt YOI, near Barnard Castle, then tried to prevent it being extinguished Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Inmate started a fire in prison cell at HMP Deerbolt - and staged 30 minute stand-off

Owners of The Turks Head, North Point Hotel and The Hammer and Pincers were in court this week Pictures: GOOGLE

The 3 County Durham boozers in court this week for breaking Covid rules

Bishop Auckland Food Festival drew record crowds and was a 'roaring success'

BISHOP FOOD FEST Bishop Auckland Food Festival drew record crowds and was a 'roaring success'

Can you spot yourself at the Bishop Auckland Food Festival Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

BISHOP FOOD FEST Pictures from day 2 of Bishop Auckland Food Festival - can you spot yourself?

Keir Starmer (pictured) at a separate event as hospitality venues reopened in July 2020 and Richard Holden MP's letter to Durham police (inset). Picture: PA

Tory MP wants police to 're-investigate' alleged Covid breach of Labour leader in Durham

Traders and visitors alike have praised the success of the Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Traders and visitors delighted to be back at Bishop Auckland Food Festival

The Bishop Auckland Food Festival Pictures: Sarah Caldecott

Pictures as day 1 of Bishop Auckland Food Festival gets underway - can you spot yourself?

The Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns with a weekend of fantastic food and family fun.

BISHOP FOOD FESTIVAL Here is the FULL running order of events at the Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Bishop Auckland Food Festival from 2021 Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

BISHOP FOOD FESTIVAL Thousands set to descend onto Bishop Auckland for return of food festival this weekend

The Bishop Auckland Food Festival is expected to attract thousands of people

BISHOP FOOD FESTIVAL What you need to know if you're heading to Bishop Auckland Food Festival this weekend

The GSK factory at Barnard Castle

County Durham factory braced for strike action as deadline passes for new pay offer

A charity is inviting local community groups in the North East to enjoy a spectacular Platinum Jubilee performance of Kynren at 11Arches Park, Bishop Auckland.

How you can get FREE tickets to Kynren's Platinum Jubilee performance

Durham County Council chiefs clarify parking rules in Barnard Castle after damaged signs and missing signs are replaced Pictures: PAUL NORRIS

Council clarifies position on parking fines after confusion in County Durham town

A street museum project connecting a former County Durham mining village to thousands of years of history in a university's museum collections has been launched.

Street museum brings heritage and art to former County Durham mining village

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Bishop Auckland woman who had leg amputated after crash has hope for future

Bishop Auckland woman had to have her leg amputated after being hit by van