Chester-le-Street20 Jan 2026Hospital workers celebrate backpay announcement Union reps say delays in receiving payments had been frustrating for low-paid staff.20 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Burglar falls four times while trying to flee raidPolice release footage of Andrew Pickering's attempts to escape a service station.17 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Eight officers suspended over holiday probeThe Durham Police officers are under investigation after being suspended in October.8 Jan 202627 Dec 2025Vets asked to stop taking in stray dogsThe authority says people should only get a dog if "fully committed to caring for it for life".27 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Lidl plans approved despite Tesco objectionThe supermarket is green lit but residents and councillors share traffic concerns.21 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Plan to transform towns scarred by empty shopsNorth Durham MP Luke Akehurst is pushing to change the law, which could boost areas like Stanley.17 Dec 202524 Nov 2025Isak burglars to pay £1 back from £1.2m theftsThe ex-Newcastle United striker was among the targets for the family of travelling burglars.24 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Delivery driver jailed for causing woman's deathJames Murdoch, from County Durham, carried on with his rounds after Victoria Blair fell. 14 Nov 20252 Nov 2025Wearside and County Durham stories making the newsA teenager's latest run for charity and complaints about a new railway station hit the headlines.2 Nov 2025...
