Durham News

The Prison Service will investigate whether frontline staff should be given protective body armour following an attack on officers at HMP Frankland.

Nestled along the north bank of the River Tees in County Durham, Gainford is a village rich in history.

A woman accused or making a false report to police investigating the recent shooting death in Stanley has been refused bail by a judge.

CHILDREN at a North East primary school were delighted when their new library was unveiled by a local author on the last day of term.

A two-day festival at Dalton Moor Farm will celebrate the pagan festival of Litha.

Restoring the full length of the mothballed Leamside railway line could provide new train links for 100,000 people and unlock the potential to build 10,000 homes.

Here are the five best beer gardens in County Durham and Darlington for this Easter, according to Trip Advisor.

As Easter weekend approaches, bargain hunters across County Durham are gearing up for a treasure trove of car boot sales across the region.

An inexperienced “show off” teenage driver was responsible for the death of a young woman on her 18th birthday and for causing serious injuries to three other passengers.

One prison officer remains in hospital after an attack by Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi in Durham high-security prison HMP Frankland.

TripAdvisor: 5 chippies to visit in County Durham this Easter.

The King has hailed love as an important virtue across religions ahead of attending a Royal Maundy service in Durham Cathedral.

Royal fans young and old crowded the Palace Green in Durham to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

A bungling burglar swiped keys to a Mercedes after crawling through a dog flap.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to attend a Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral on Thursday, where they will meet special guests and hand out Maundy money.

A pervert who inadvertently uploaded a sickening child abuse image when he was applying to join a Durham angling club has narrowly avoided prison.

Four children from County Durham are set to play a key role in the Royal Maundy service this Thursday (April 17).

Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved to Belmarsh prison after an attack on three prison officers in HMP Frankland.

A sombrero-carrying drug smuggler who attempted to bring almost £6 million worth of cocaine into the UK from Mexico has been jailed.

Volunteers have been working hard to make sure Durham Cathedral looks its best for tomorrow's Royal Maundy Service.

Plans to convert a building in Durham city into a flat have been withdrawn before Durham County Council made a decision on them.

A banned County Durham driver who took police on a dangerous highspeed chase has been locked up after he went on to commit two burglaries.

Royce Mallett, 30, from Haswell, County Durham, was the victim of a knife attack in a motel car park in Albury, New South Wales, Australia, on July 8 last year.

City of Durham MP Mary Kelly Foy has urged the government 'in the strongest possible terms' to give prison officers stab vests.

Plans to build a bungalow near Co-Op Funeralcare in Sherburn Hill have been refused by Durham County Council.

Popular beauty brand Rituals - known for its luxury home and body products - is set to open a new store at a County Durham retail park.

Today's Object of the Week is an early 20th-century puzzle game currently on display at a County Durham culture and heritage venue.

A convicted sex offender has died in HMP Durham prison after health complications.

A County Durham man is "honoured" to be invited by the King to receive Maundy money at a special service at Durham Cathedral.

Durham Police has confirmed an investigation into an 'attack' on Frankland officers by Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi is ongoing.

A trial of new artificial intelligence (AI) camera technology installed on the A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe at the start of July last year.

Green Party leader Carla Denyer says she is hoping her party will more than double their numbers on Durham County Council.

Two officers who were 'stabbed' and 'doused in hot oil' by Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi remain in a stable condition in hospital.

Plans to convert a Gilesgate house into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been submitted to the council.

A house on Cooper Square in Gilesgate is set to become a HMO despite concerns neighbours may be forced to move out.

Environmental Essentials, a top UK asbestos service provider, has acquired Durham-based Omega Asbestos Consulting Ltd.

County Durham-based Orchard Financial Management has been acquired by Newcastle Financial Advisers Limited.

Events across Darlington and County Durham during the Easter holidays for you and all the family.

THE horrific attack on three prison officers carried out by Hashem Abedi raises some very serious questions about HMP Frankland in Durham.

Tucked along the leafy banks of the River Derwent, Ebchester is one of County Durham’s most quietly impressive villages, according to visitors online.

The Government will carry out a review following reports that Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi attacked three prison officers at HMP Frankland.

High Force, tucked away in the Durham Dales, has been named one of the UK’s ten most beautiful places to visit in 2025 by The Independent.

The research, published by independent watchdog Healthwatch North Yorkshire, reveals that farming communities feel increasingly isolated.

The Prison Officers' Association has called for stab vests to be introduced at Frankland after an attack by Hashem Abedi left two officers in hospital.

Officers suffered 'severe stab wounds' after an attack at Frankland Prison in Durham as Counter Terrorism Police launched an investigation into the incident.

Set amidst the dramatic landscapes of the Upper Teesdale valley, Middleton-in-Teesdale is a "vibrant market town", according to TripAdvisor.

Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has attacked three prison guards with hot cooking oil, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) has said.

Two dedicated community champions from Darlington are preparing for the honour of a lifetime next week.

The number of empty shops in County Durham town centres is at its highest ever rate.

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