Peterlee3 hrs agoMan housed workers in 'dangerous' derelict officeA group of nine men could have died if there was a fire at the building, a court hears.3 hrs ago5 days agoNHS staff win battle to end 'two-tier' workforceUnison says the move will ensure "everyone doing vital NHS work is treated with dignity". 5 days ago7 days agoCouncil workers to vote on strike action over payAbout 30 workers are involved in the dispute, involving those working in house maintenance.7 days ago7 days agoTwo teens and man deny petrol station murderThey appear in court over the death of Daniel Ambler, who found seriously injured in Seaham.7 days ago16 Feb 2026Bronze bell stolen after one week at cemeteryPeterlee Council say the bronze bell has "historical significance" to the town.16 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Catfishing and confronting a serial dating fraudsterAn undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026BBC catfishes romance scammer who was back on dating app days after jail releaseAn undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.13 Feb 202624 Jan 2026'People are being forced to travel miles for a dentist'Councillor Stephen Bowron says there is a "perfectly good" dentist's surgery standing empty.24 Jan 202622 Jan 2026Town council to raise tax by 10% over grant cutPeterlee Town Council says the rise is needed to replace £190,455 of lost income.22 Jan 2026...
