Spennymoor14 Feb 2026Date set for demolition of council headquartersDurham County Council is set to move out of its ageing headquarters in the summer.14 Feb 202613 Feb 2026'Abhorrent' man jailed for child abuse photosJoseph Thompson, from Shildon, is jailed for 18 months after admitting possessing indecent images.13 Feb 20268 Jan 2026Attempted murder arrests as man hit by carA 44-year-old man is left critically injured following the crash on Carr Lane in Spennymoor.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Two men jailed for rioting on night of disorderLiam Clarke and Michael McHugh admit to rioting in Sunderland in the summer of 2024. 7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Parents' daily walk for son's arthritis awarenessTheir four-year-old son was diagnosed with the condition where the body attacks the joints.7 Jan 20264 Jan 2026Your pictures: Wolf supermoon dazzles winter skiesThe New Year has a bright start as a supermoon lights up winter skies in the region.4 Jan 202621 Nov 2025Vape recycling collections to tackle fire threatThe year-long trial is an attempt to cut fires in waste trucks, according to the council.21 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Grandmother says crash victim was a 'perfect boy'Lewis Smith and woman were pronounced dead at the crash scene in Ferryhill, Durham Police confirms.3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025Two die as car crashes off road in early hoursA man and woman in a Ford Ka were pronounced dead at the scene, in Ferryhill, Durham Police says.1 Nov 2025...