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Police update on child murderer Ian Huntley's condition week on from Frankland prison attack
The 52-year-old was reportedly struck multiple times over the head with a metal bar
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Major £120m North East development could finally be completed after years stuck in limbo
The multimillion-pound Milburngate development in Durham remains unfinished - but the site has now been snapped up by new owners
International Women’s Day event to help unemployed women with jobs and funded training
Wave, a national water retailer and major County Durham employer, is hosting a free event to help unemployed women find jobs and free training. Up to 200 women can sign up to the Helping Women into Employment event at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham on Friday 6th March. There is a choice of two sessi...
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County Durham Students Lead the Way as Big Spring Clean Campaign Begins
Schoolchildren in County Durham have helped kick off a major litter-picking campaign. Students from King James I Academy took to the streets with litter pickers to clean up their local area, marking the launch of this year’s Big Spring Clean organised by Durham County Council. The annual campaign ...
Durham Apprentices Triumph with Heritage Build at UK Skills Competition
Amid growing interest in vocational education, New College Durham is celebrating a major achievement after a team of its Level 2 apprentices won the prestigious Judges’ Award at the City & Guilds Apprenticeship Showcase Challenge during National Apprenticeship Week 2026. The annual competition...
North East strongman setting sights on world championships after rugby retirement
Marc Barton, 41, will travel to South Africa this summer to take part in the Ultimate World Championships under 105kg Masters
'Labour needs to change course or face annihilation,' Durham Miners warn
Durham Miners' Association has warned the Labour Party faces "annihilation" if it does not change course after a by-election loss.
Officer who dealt with 'arrogant' Ian Huntley lifts lid on 'beastly' HMP Frankland
A prison officer who dealt with killer Ian Huntley at HMP Frankland has lifted the lid on the "beastly" maximum security prison.
Darlington pair among four charged with fraudulent sale of Covid vaccine passports
Four people, including two from Darlington and one from County Durham have been charged following an investigation into the sale of fraudulent Covid vaccination records during the pandemic.
Interactive Heritage Trail Marks 200th Anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway
The S&DR200 Festival has announced the official launch of the Trail of Discovery, a new public walking and cycling route tracing sections of the original 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway. The trail also features an interactive game for...
Durham dad can't believe his luck as he wins £100k on scratchcard costing a fiver
A Durham dad has won £100,000 on a National Lottery scratchcard he bought for a fiver, saying there was someone 'looking down' on him.
Durham police officer wins national award for boosting night-time safety
Inspector Dave Clarke of Durham Police has received the National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans Award for improving safety on nights out in County Durham and Darlington.
Parish council fighting to halt Durham student flats plan before appeal hearing
A public hearing will be held to consider the refusal of plans to convert a care home into student flats.
Killer Ian Huntley remains in serious condition as police issue attack update
Child killer Ian Huntley remains in a serious condition in hospital one day after a prison workshop attack at HMP Frankland.
Home Office confirms no asylum seekers in hotels in County Durham and Darlington
There were no asylum seekers housed in hotels in County Durham and Darlington last year, the Home Office confirmed.
Man yelled 'I've done it' after attacking Ian Huntley in HMP Frankland - reports
A man yelled “I’ve done it, I’ve done it” after Soham killer Ian Huntley was attacked at Frankland Prison, according to reports.
Drugged-up man chucked roof tiles off Bishop Auckland house in three-hour stand-off
Roof tiles were thrown at a police officer and at his car by a man who climbed onto the roof of a property while heavily under the influence of drugs.
Award-winning Darlington restaurant plans new County Durham venue
Babul’s could soon become the latest restaurant to join Durham’s growing food scene after an application shows it is lining up a Riverwalk site.
New homes to transform 'eyesore' land plagued by rat infestations and fires
Land described as an “eyesore” due to rat infestations and bonfires will be transformed after plans for 26 homes were approved.
Fire service welcome £48k fine handed to owner of derelict County Durham office block
The fire service has welcomed the £48,000 fine handed to the owner of a disused office block who allowed workers to sleep there overnight.