County Durham Update

County Durham thug smashed chair over friend's head knocking him out A Peterlee man launched an unprovoked attack on a friend he had been drinking with, suddenly smashing a wooden chair over his head. Read more LIVE - A1(M) closed northbound after crash sparks delays near Sedgefield The A1(M) is closed northbound between junction 60 at Bowburn and junction 61 at Sedgefield following a crash. Read more Body of man found in County Durham treeline as police probe 'unexplained' death An investigation has been launched after the body of a man was found on Aycliffe Industrial Estate. Read more The quiet corner of County Durham described as a 'hidden gem' away from the crowds Teesdale, one of the Durham Dales in the North Pennines National Landscape, is a quiet County Durham 'hidden gem' away from all of the crowds. Read more Person in hospital after A1(M) crash in County Durham causes major delays A person is in hospital after a crash on the A1(M) in County Durham. The motorway was closed in both directions with delays of up to 75 minutes. Read more WATCH - Moment callous burglars posing as police talk way into Shildon OAP's home This is the shocking moment two callous men posing as undercover police officers tried to steal an elderly man’s trike outside his Shildon home. Read more LIVE: A1(M) reopens after incident sparked severe delays near Bradbury The A1(M) has reopened in both directions between junction 60 at Bradbury and junction 61 at Bowburn in County Durham after an earlier incident. Delays remain on the northbound carriageway, with congestion stretching for several miles. Follow our live blog for the latest traffic updates. Read more County Durham gritters to spread tonight as temperatures plunge below freezing Durham County Council has confirmed gritting routes across the county tonight as temperatures plunge below freezing across the North East. Read more Brazen burglars posed as undercover officers with walkie talkies to steal from OAP Two burglars who posed as undercover police officers with walkie talkies to steal from an elderly man have been jailed. Read more County Durham's colourful nature reserve is perfect for an autumn countryside walk Visitors can enjoy colourful woodland trails, tranquil lakes and seasonal wildlife at Low Barns Nature Reserve near Bishop Auckland this autumn Read more More stories

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