A66: Driver banned and fined after County Durham speeding
John Roper, 38, of Dominion Road, Doncaster, was banned from driving for six months after being convicted of speeding on the A66.
New sport centres funding plan raises concerns
Plans to pay for new leisure centres with money generated from a development marred by issues and delays have raised concerns ...
'Homeless hub changed my life when I was ill'
A man said his life changed when a homeless hub welcomed him when he reached crisis point. Michael Dunn, 41, was taken to the ...
County Durham recycling plant for sale for £2 million
A recycling plant at a County Durham quarry has been put up for sale for £2 million. The Murton Quarry Aggregates Recycling plant, based in Easington Lane, is now on the market. Operating as a ...
Flora conservation group wins 'Volunteer Group of the Year' award
The Teesdale Special Flora Trust has won the 'Volunteer Group of the Year' award at the Durham County Council Environment Awards for its efforts in preserving rare plants.
Snow forecast for Northumberland and Tyne and Wear as Met Office issues ice warnings
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, which will affect parts of Scotland and northern England, ...
Southport killer’s 52-year sentence won’t be extended after Attorney General deems it FAIR
SOUTHPORT killer Axel Rudakubana’s sentence has been deemed fair by the Attorney General. The teen was handed a life tariff with a minimum 52 years by a judge last month. It prompted anger that he ...
North east areas that will 'wake up to snow' as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow in parts of England and Scotland, with Durham, Tyneside, ...
From Dobbies to WHSmith - all the UK big names closing shops and garden centres in 2025
It comes amid a glut of high street closures, partly due to the rise of online shopping and other economic pressures.