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Parents have criticised a County Durham school after hot lunches were stopped when signs of pest activity were found following summer building work.

A man who treated his ex-partner “dreadfully” for most of last year is due to leave prison after spending 207 days on remand.

Adam Irving, 32, has been banned from driving for 20 months after admitting drink-driving a blue Ford Focus in Evenwood, County Durham, with a breath alcohol reading of 88 microgrammes, more than twice the legal limit

Four Lloyds and Halifax bank branches across the North East are set to close in 2026. See the full list of affected locations and closure dates.

Stephen Platten has published County Durham: A Guide, a new illustrated hardback exploring the landscapes, communities, industrial heritage and landmarks of County Durham.

A 74-year-old motorist has tragically lost his life following a single-vehicle accident in County Durham over the weekend.

The results of Butterfly Conservation's 2026 Big Butterfly Count are in and show it was a very good summer for butterflies. But experts warn that despite a good year, what comes next could be dire...

A Durham charity which has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for local good causes over the past 50 years is set for a relaunch.

Children are far more likely than adults to judge a person's emotions by what they hear rather than what they see, according to new research from Durham University.

Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" for community support.

The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.

The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.

The Northern Ireland Courts Service confirmed that an application for leave to appeal had been lodged to the Court of Appeal.

Enzo Le Fee is delighted to have written his name into Sunderland folklore with his penalty winner in the Europa League victory over AZ Alkmaar

Sunderland's historic return to European competition could not have gone any better as they beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in opening game in Europa League

REGIS LE BRIS was always confident Enzo Le Fee would convert the decisive spot-kick in last night’s Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar, even though he had missed a penalty from exactly the same spot just four days earlier.

Ashley Phillips says there's a shared belief in the dressing room as Middlesbrough target promotion to the Premier League