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Daniel Smith given a 32-month prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, in a head-on collision with another car

Durham Crown Court

'Slurring' Darlington driver left woman needing life-changing surgery after crash

Crook Coroners' Court

Crook Coroners' Court

Crook Coroners Court

Boy, 12, died from severe head injury after falling through Bishop Auckland farm roof

Sentence on a man who has admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been put back by a fortnight at Durham Crown Court

Sentence on a man who has admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been put back by a fortnight at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

County Durham dangerous driver caused head-on crash leaving man with broken rib

Avenue Off Licence in Seaham has been closed for three months.

Avenue Off Licence in Seaham has been closed for three months.

County Durham off licence order to shut after thousands of illegal cigarettes found

Homeless man threatened to stab victim during violent attempted robbery

Dominic Phillips jailed for seven years for domestic violence offices committed against two women

Dominic Phillips jailed for seven years for domestic violence offices committed against two women

Northumbria Police

Serial North East domestic abuser who broke woman's spine and pelvis is jailed

A police officer

A police officer

Northumbria Police

Police officer sacked after attacking man in front of distressed grandson

A Consett couple have been banned from keeping animals for life after they were found with five cats in a “shocking condition” despite an existing ban.

A Consett couple have been banned from keeping animals for life after they were found with five cats in a “shocking condition” despite an existing ban.

County Durham couple kept underweight and flea-ridden cats in 'shocking conditions'

Charles Hoe, left, with Michael Flanigan, right

Charles Hoe, left, with Michael Flanigan, right

Stab victim clung to van roof in desperate attempt to escape knife attack

Members of an international drug smuggling ring who benefited to the tune of almost £5m importing cannabis will have to wait to learn how much they will have to pay back.

Members of an international drug smuggling ring who benefited to the tune of almost £5m importing cannabis will have to wait to learn how much they will have to pay back.

North East gang behind international cannabis smuggling ring back in court

Police at scene of stabbing in Pelton, on August 6 this year

Police at scene of stabbing in Pelton, on August 6 this year

Durham Crown Court

Man admits stabbing woman in back in County Durham street

Trial of man accused of driving at a pedestrian on a kerb causing serious injuries was fixed at Durham Crown Court, for January next year

Trial of man accused of driving at a pedestrian on a kerb causing serious injuries was fixed at Durham Crown Court, for January next year

Durham Crown Court

Man accused of driving at pedestrian in street disturbance in County Durham village

Stephen Gibson is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court, in Middlesbrough

Stephen Gibson is due to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court, in Middlesbrough

Police name man due in court after North East 'stab attack'

Drug dealer 'Machete' flooded region with more than £1m worth of cocaine

Judge at Durham Crown Court asks Probation Service to assess Newton Aycliffe man for suitability for drug rehabilitation programme

Judge at Durham Crown Court asks Probation Service to assess Newton Aycliffe man for suitability for drug rehabilitation programme

Durham Crown Court

Controlling Newton Aycliffe bully drained ex-partner of money to pay for his drug use

A police officer

A police officer

Former Durham Police officer who 'slammed partner's head against wall' is barred

Man slept in his car outside former partner's home during stalking campaign

Man slept in his car outside former partner's home during stalking campaign

Durham Constabulary

Aycliffe man slept in his car outside former partner's home during stalking campaign

Flowers at the scene of a fatal house fire that killed a seven-year-old and her aunt

Flowers at the scene of a fatal house fire that killed a seven-year-old and her aunt

Man in court charged with murder of seven-year-old and her aunt after house fire

Anthony Hancock

Anthony Hancock

Sick North East pervert who tried to incite child into sexual activity is locked up

Drug dealer caught with £21k of cocaine shouted 'I will nut you' at officers

Bench warrant issued for the arrest of sex offender Daniel Snaith after he failed to attend a hearing at Teesside Crown Court

Bench warrant issued for the arrest of sex offender Daniel Snaith after he failed to attend a hearing at Teesside Crown Court

Teesside Crown Court

Arrest warrant issued for County Durham sex offender after failure to appear at court

Alleged robbery took place at Isha's Mini Store, in South Moor, Stanley, on July 13

Alleged robbery took place at Isha's Mini Store, in South Moor, Stanley, on July 13

Durham Crown Court

Suspected County Durham shop robbers would admit assaulting an assistant, court told

Police force entry to the property in Bede Street, Easington Colliery, on June 19

Police force entry to the property in Bede Street, Easington Colliery, on June 19

Durham Crown Court

Two men who tended 814-plant County Durham cannabis farm to be sentenced next week

Three inmates, formerly of HMP Deerbolt, have admitted their respective roles in group attack on another prisoner at the Barnard Castle jail in April last year

Three inmates, formerly of HMP Deerbolt, have admitted their respective roles in group attack on another prisoner at the Barnard Castle jail in April last year

Teesside Crown Court

Two of three inmates in County Durham prison assault could face second life sentences

Family tribute to man killed by his own son when pushed outside County Durham pub

Martin Greensmith

Martin Greensmith

County Durham man killed his 'dad' with a push after learning he was his father

Frankie Nielsen given suspended sentence for sexually assaulting and communication with a secondary schoolgirl

Frankie Nielsen given suspended sentence for sexually assaulting and communication with a secondary schoolgirl

Newcastle Crown Court (crimes)

Court hears of everyday 'trauma' experienced by schoolgirl victim of sexual predator

Kenneth Barnes, given a total prison sentence of 15 months, including six months from an activated suspended sentence only imposed in November.

Kenneth Barnes, given a total prison sentence of 15 months, including six months from an activated suspended sentence only imposed in November.

Durham Crown Court

High risk County Durham offender jailed for downloading indecent images of children

Dangerous dog attack charge denied by dog owner at Durham Crown Court

Dangerous dog attack charge denied by dog owner at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Woman denies charge over County Durham dog attack on man who later died

Former officer at HMP Deerbolt admits misconduct in public office over improper relationship with serving inmate

Former officer at HMP Deerbolt admits misconduct in public office over improper relationship with serving inmate

Durham Crown Court

Prison officer had 'improper relationship' with inmate at County Durham jail

Jury retires to consider its verdict in 'dad' pub manslaughter trial

Police at the scene of the fire on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown

Police at the scene of the fire on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown

Man, 23, charged with murder after tragic house fire killed girl, 7, and her aunt

LIVE - Man accused of killing 'dad' in pub on Christmas Eve - trial day six

Speed cameras on the A1(M)

Speed cameras on the A1(M)

Darlington man fined and handed points after failing to identify BMW driver on A1(M)

Hundreds of extra officers have been drafted in

Hundreds of extra officers have been drafted in

Fatal A66 crash latest - 27 arrests and probe ongoing into 'serious organised crime'

Durham Crown Court told defendant's actions led to arrest of innocent partner, who was detained in police custody for several hours.

Durham Crown Court told defendant's actions led to arrest of innocent partner, who was detained in police custody for several hours.

St Helen Auckland pervert suggested meeting 'girl', 12, for sex in AirBnB

The aftermath of a fire in Grangetown and (inset) Valentina Foster, seven, and Natalie McDonald, 34

The aftermath of a fire in Grangetown and (inset) Valentina Foster, seven, and Natalie McDonald, 34

Teesside Magistrates Court

Man appears in court charged with murder over Grangetown house blaze

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

Durham Crown Court heard racist comments were made by defendant in hearing of partner's neighbour

Durham Crown Court heard racist comments were made by defendant in hearing of partner's neighbour

Woman 'frightened to sleep' after 'screaming and shouting' man made racist comment

Durham Crown Court told boy was being given a ride on quad bike by teenager who crashed into a lamppost

Durham Crown Court told boy was being given a ride on quad bike by teenager who crashed into a lamppost

Boy's skull fractured after County Durham teen smashed into lamppost on quad bike

Some of the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court during August

Some of the people locked up at Teesside Crown Court during August

Killer, machete teen, and drug dealer caught by drone among those locked up in August

Darlington woman Jenna Reed, 39, of Rockell Avenue, has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to a dog found with significant weight loss and poor body condition

Darlington woman Jenna Reed, 39, of Rockell Avenue, has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to a dog found with significant weight loss and poor body condition

Darlington woman banned from keeping animals for 10 years after dog's suffering

William Etherington, of Dennis Street, Wheatley Hill

William Etherington, of Dennis Street, Wheatley Hill

Prolific County Durham shoplifter who stole beer, vapes and sandwiches jailed

Driver banned for six months after being caught speeding on A1(M) in County Durham

A1(M) speed cameras

A1(M) speed cameras

County Durham driver hit with fine after speed camera catches him on A1(M)

Court told sex offender Darron Wilkinson, a delivery driver who went to Dublin on four work trips, did not realise the Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK

Court told sex offender Darron Wilkinson, a delivery driver who went to Dublin on four work trips, did not realise the Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK

Durham Crown Court

Paedophile delivery driver did not realise Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK

Dad 'challenged son he'd just met to fight outside pub before being killed by him'

LIVE - Man accused of killing 'dad' in pub on Christmas Eve - trial day five

Anthony Armstrong

Anthony Armstrong

Cause of death of dad 'killed in street attack' confirmed as inquest opened

Paedophile teaching assistant Philip Watson jailed for a second time for sexual abuse of boys in the 1990s

Paedophile teaching assistant Philip Watson jailed for a second time for sexual abuse of boys in the 1990s

Newcastle Crown Court (crimes)

Paedophile teaching assistant jailed for second time for abuse of schoolboys in 1990s

Spennymoor man facing trial at Durham Crown Court, in January, for serious assaults and possessing a bottle of ammonia in public in the town, all on July 27 this year

Spennymoor man facing trial at Durham Crown Court, in January, for serious assaults and possessing a bottle of ammonia in public in the town, all on July 27 this year

Durham Crown Court

Spennymoor man faces trial for wounding with intent and carrying a bottle of ammonia

Jack Criddle jailed for 28 months for supplying cocaine to undercover police officers at Darlington pub

Jack Criddle jailed for 28 months for supplying cocaine to undercover police officers at Darlington pub

Teesside Crown Court

Coke dealers 'Snowball' and 'Jacko' sold drugs to undercover police at Darlington pub

A police officer

A police officer

Northumbria Police

Ex-police trainer 'broke Covid lockdown rules taking student officer home for sex'

Man accused of pushing dad into fatal fall says he only 'gently' moved him