An 81-year-old woman died in hospital after being hit by a bus in Bishop Auckland.

Woman, 81, dies after being hit by bus while crossing road

Jack Blades helped complete Alison Warner's cycle challenge from France to the North East, in memory of her daughter and grandson, after she broke her arm.

Dad of baby killed in crash takes baton to finish 700 mile memory bike ride

Anthony Jackson, 66, was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision at High Stoop near Tow Law.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on A68 in County Durham

Rail operator Northern says a number of its trains were damaged over the space of a week in July when they were hit with projectiles.

Drone catches teenagers firing slingshots at trains in County Durham

Officers identified twine wrapped around the neck of the baby, which was discovered by workers carrying out a property renovation. Investigations continue.

Baby found under floor concealed for over 100 years after 'suspicious' death

Forensic analysts were brought in after the remains of a baby were found under the floor of an upstairs room during a home renovation.

Baby's body found under floorboards apparently ‘undisturbed for years’

Forensic experts have been brought in to examine the skeleton discovered by property renovators.

Police investigating after baby's skeleton found under floorboards

Lee Clarkson, 41, was found stabbed in his garden after a group armed with a knife, baseball bat and machete broke into his home.

Man and boy, 17, found guilty of 'mistaken identity' murder

File photo dated 30/03/21 of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer as he met with local people in Seaton Carew in County Durham during a day of campaigning for the Hartlepool by-election with the party's candidate, Dr Paul Williams. Issue date: Friday July 5, 2024.


The demise of the Conservative Party in the 2024 election is no more clearer than in traditional Labour heartlands which turned blue in 2019.

'Red Wall' rebuilt in North East as Labour secures near clean sweep

Dr Alison Broadbent had her right leg amputated and underwent several other operations, including skin grafts, after she was knocked down by a van.

Former astrophysicist who had leg amputated after crash 'an inspiration'

Police were called at around 5.45pm on Saturday (March 16) to Three Lane Ends following reports a man had suffered serious injuries. 

Man charged after man in his 80s seriously injured after being hit by own car

Police are investigating the incident which happened on Saturday 16 March as the elderly man was parking his car.

Man in 80s seriously injured after being hit by own car as it was 'stolen'

The Prime Minister has been criticised for joking about Labour's stance on trans issues in front of the mother of murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey.

Conservative MP criticises Rishi Sunak for 'disappointing' trans joke

Following the fatal crash on 6 February 1958, Manchester United turned to the footballing family for help, with three players coming from the unlikeliest place.

How Bishop Auckland came to Man Utd's aid after the Munich air disaster

Richard Bowser fired four bullets at his victim at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire in July 2023. 

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