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Witton Park drug driver caught with ketamine in his van when police pulled him over has been banned from driving.

Witton Gilbert can be found just north west of Durham City Centre, not far from Langley Park, and once had its own rail stop along the Lanchester Valley line.

Howlish Hall care home in Bishop Auckland has been put up for sale months after its closure following a damning regulator report.

A homeless Durham man was found with an extendable baton hidden up his sleeve and wraps of cocaine in both hands when police arrested him.

Crowds gathered across Durham City on Saturday (February 21) as a series of free events marked Chinese New Year.

Stargazing events return to the National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool this February half-term, alongside exciting opportunities to discover how the stars guided Royal Navy sailors and to explore the world of coding and STEM through family-friendly activities.

National charity Crimestoppers has launched a new awareness campaign across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, urging the public to be alert to the signs of children and young people being manipulated, coerced and controlled by adults.

Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films are delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in over 10 years, playing a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre from 12 February – 31 July 2027.

A much-loved volunteer guide at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens is representing County Durham and the wider North East in VisitEngland’s prestigious national Tourism Superstar competition, with public voting now open.

Reports say the former prime minister has demanded a full investigation into Andrew's role as UK trade envoy.

But the education secretary says children "will be reviewed in terms of their needs", under planned reforms.

Three golds, a record-equalling medal haul - the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been one to remember for Team GB.

Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

Sunderland say they are "appalled" by vile online racist abuse aimed at Romaine Mundle following Sunday's Premier League defeat to Fulham

Fulham were awarded a controversial penalty in the second half of the victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

Regis Le Bris updates on Sunderland's injuries after the defeat to Fulham

How Sunderland's players rated in the 3-1 defeat at home to Fulham