Chester-le-Street News

Becky Adlington with some of the SwimStars instructors and children

Young swimmers spend time with Olympic gold medallist in the North East
Young swimmers in County Durham had the opportunity to meet and spend some time with a double Olympic champion.

County Durham sex offender jailed for four months for failing to comply with suspended sentence

County Durham sex offender jailed for four months for failing to comply with suspended sentence

Derek Briggs began his volunteering work with Durham Police in 2015, serving as a community speed watch volunteer for seven years to help keep the area’s roads safe. Picture: DURHAM POLICE.

Tributes paid to 'charismatic' police volunteer after his death from short illness

Marine archaeologist Gary Bankhead pictured in the River Wear, near Elvet Bridge, in Durham Picture: GARY BANKHEAD

Diver searches the depths of the River Wear in Durham - and you could soon see what he found on TV

Retired police inspector given suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for voyeurism offences Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

'Pariah' ex-police inspector covertly filmed teenage woman in states of undress

Barclays Bank revealed that it would be withdrawing from Front Street in Chester-le-Street on August 12 this year – after seeing a “worrying” decline in the number of people that were using its services at the community branch. Picture: GOOGLE.

Barclays confirms it is pulling out of County Durham town - and here's when

Lumley Castle is bringing in tourists from America, Canada and Europe with its Dungeons and Dragons-themed activities. Picture: EVENTUROUS

Tourists descend on County Durham castle for real-life Dungeons and Dragons

Karbon Homes would see 107 affordable homes developed on the site of the former Roseberry Sports Community College in Pelton to the north of Chester-le-Street Pictures: KARBON HOMES

Worry over 'speeding' cars amid plan to build 107 homes near Chester-le-Street

'Moody' inmate attacked officer in protest at planned transfer from Durham's Frankland Prison in March last year Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Sudden attack on County Durham prison officer as he is grabbed by ear and wounded

Turkish man Seydi Kartel faces arrest and seven-year prison sentence for attempted rape and sexual assault if he returns to the UK Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Turkish sex offender faces arrest and seven-year prison sentence if he sets foot in UK

Kieron Calvert, of Harris Street, dumped the rubbish on land to the rear of Lansdowne Street and Eldon Street

These two dumped rubbish in Durham and Darlington - and are now paying the price

Former magistrates developed an 'unhealthy interest' in indecent images of children, court told Picture: INTERNET

Ex-magistrate had 'dark secret' amassing indecent images of children in retirement

Penny Ixer, from Stanley, was accused of throwing a cigarette butt on the ground outside Stanley bus station

The big fine a County Durham woman got for dropping cigarette end in bus station

The RAC said the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts rose by 11.6p to end the month at an average price of 163.3p. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

Petrol prices in your area: Cheapest places to fill up in County Durham and Darlington

The new funding will support struggling bus services in Durham. Picture: The Northern Echo.

How County Durham bus services will benefit from new government cash

Malik Anam Javed is due to be sentenced for offences relating to the storage of fireworks

County Durham man in court after being caught with 74kg of fireworks on bonfire night

Judge James Adkin jailed woman for perverting course of justice, saying he had to send out a deterrent message Picture: NEWSQUEST

County Durham woman falsely reported her home had been burgled and car was stolen

Spennymoor Leisure Centre. Picture: Northern Echo.

Concern over costs and timescales of projects to transform County Durham’s leisure facilities

Missing Wearside man William Lee now found 'safe and well'

Missing Wearside man William Lee now found 'safe and well'

Defendant, now barred from teaching, took great steps to conceal his interest in viewing indecent images of children Picture: INTERNET

Ex-teacher from County Durham now barred from profession after indecent child images conviction

Keith Tait was last seen walking in North Road, Durham on March 7

Police increasingly concerned for man last seen in Durham 18 days ago

Durham Cricket's David Bedlingham, John N Dunn managing director Brian Smith, Durham Cricket's Matthew Potts and Paul Gainford of RMT

North East cricketers show the way ahead with car-charging boost

Victims were left having to pay reputable contractors to finish jobs abandoned by fraudulent builder Stephen Loughlen Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Gambling addiction led County Durham builder to defraud customers out of £100k

Trial of carer accused of fraud and theft from clients to take place at Durham Crown Court in September Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

'Not guilty' pleas indicated on behalf of carer accused of defrauding clients

'Three-strikes' burglar Simon Clark was seen trying the doors of five homes near Chester-le-Street, on the same night Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Serial burglar seen trying door handles on County Durham housing estate at night

Where is the cheapest fuel in County Durham and Darlington? Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO and SARAH CALDECOTT.

LISTED: The 25 cheapest petrol stations in County Durham and Darlington

Rhys Stobbart, left, and Kevin Skelton, jailed for a 'host' of offences including theft from gaming machines Pictures: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham thieves travelled to Leeds to target gaming machines

Market places across County Durham will become ‘hubs’ for festival activity throughout the remainder of the month after circus performances, mini golf and climbing walls are set to make an appearance each weekend in March. Picture: DURHAM COUNTY

Why mini golf, climbing walls and a circus will tour around County Durham towns later this month

Woman warned a prison sentence is 'highly likely' when she returns to Durham Crown Court, on March 30 Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Woman told to expect prison after making false report to police about crime

Police explain why armed officers closed County Durham town centre on Saturday

Police explain why armed officers closed County Durham town centre on Saturday

Officers blocked off Front Street in Chester-le-Street while responding to the incident.

Updated Armed police swoop on County Durham town and close major road - now reopen

Chester-le-Street bus depot Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Fears major bus depot in County Durham could close after more than 100 years

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have announced the most and least used rail stations in the North East. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

The LEAST used railway stations in the North East - are you suprised by any?

Plans for new petrol station next to housing estate APPROVED despite more than 200 objections

Plans for new petrol station next to housing estate APPROVED despite more than 200 objections

From left, Dan Foskett, Founder and Chief Executive of Flooring Superstore at the Birtley store with Store Manager Peter Docherty and Chief Operating Officer Michael Roy

Store forms the blueprint of retailer's expansion plans

Enforcement action may be taken to ensure drug courier John Collard meets crime proceeds order Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Jailed drug courier who was stopped on A1(M) may face enforcement action to pay cost

Pelton Grange Care Home Picture: GOOGLE

Man 'used violence' to enter County Durham care home without permission

The eight puppies that were found in 'unsanitary' conditions along with their mum at the start of this year in County Durham. Picture: RSPCA.

Eight lurcher puppies find new homes in County Durham after rescue from 'unsanitary' conditions

James West served only two days of 27-month prison sentence for heroin supply Picture: DURHAM POLICE

County Durham drug dealer released just two days into 27-month jail term

LIVE: Fuel spillage on Durham A-road causes 5.2 mile tailbacks for motorists - updates

Recap: Incident on A1(M) in County Durham causes seven mile long tailbacks

The vintage locomotive that will take passengers from the North East, through Yorkshire and towards Chester. Picture: BISHOP TRAINS.

County Durham rail service giving passengers chance to travel in style with ‘one-off' opportunity

Defendant received suspended sentence for helping criminals to launder money made through revenue scam

County Durham man up in court after being 'used' to assist in £170k scam

Appeal to trace court escapee who is believed to have links to Durham Picture: KENT POLICE

Appeal to trace Kent court escapee believed to have links to Durham

New Durham Freeman Bryan Proud, third left, next to city Mayor, Arnie Simpson and other civic figures Pictures: GEOFF KITSON

New Freemen admitted to city’s ancient trade guilds at Town Hall ceremony

Police appeal to locate William Reader, at large after court escape in Kent, but said to have links to Durham Picture: KENT POLICE

Police appeal to trace man who fled court in Kent, but who may be in North East

RMT union say conductors 'standing firm', backing first of four weekly strikes on TransPennine Express services Picture: RMT

Rail conductors 'standing firm' in dispute over pay differentials

A crew from Consett were called to the fire in Pelton on Thursday.

Fire service issue warning after 'deliberate fire' in County Durham

Hollie Smith, 28, from Chester-Le-Street, recently joined the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Picture: GNAAS.

County Durham woman is the YOUNGEST ever paramedic for the air ambulance

Karbon Homes will develop a site on Bullion Lane, Chester-le-Street after gaining approval from council officers. Picture: KARBON HOMES.

Plans are APPROVED for new housing estate in County Durham

How kids from this Chester-le-Street school are helping out a hospice

How kids from this Chester-le-Street school are helping out a hospice

1950s Front Street terrace at Beamish Museum Pictures: BEAMISH MUSEUM

Opening date announced for exciting new attraction at Beamish Museum

Following prison release, convicted killer broke into home of woman he had 'crush' on since teenage years

Convicted killer climbed through bedroom window of terrified nurse he had crush on since teenage years

Chester-le-Street Front Street Picture: GOOGLE STREETVIEW

Men left with broken leg and facial injuries after County Durham assault

Prison sentence of three years and seven months imposed on Ria Dodds, also known as Turnbull, for hammer attack

Shocking attack in Consett sees woman attacked with hammer several times