The new County Durham speedwatch van staffed by police and community volunteers
County Durham and Darlington PCC Joy Allen has appealed for more volunteers to join the efforts to help man the speedwatch van
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County Durham biker hit motorist after running red light in police chase
Nathan Smith, of Darlington, refused to stop for police when he was caught riding illegally through the town
Former Durham University director jailed for 14 years after sexually assaulting women
Andrew Harston, 39, was found guilty of the offences after a trial
Durham steam train to offer passengers fish and chips this spring
Train lovers will have a chance to combine the nation’s favourite dish with a scenic rail journey on the ‘world’s oldest railway’
Two women to appear in court over County Durham man’s death as murder probe closes, police confirm
Lisa Lithgo and Janette Dowson are charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the death of Kieran Wood in Spurn Walk, Hartlepool
Met Office issues yellow warning for ice as temperatures ‘fall close to zero’ in North East
People in areas including County Durham, Darlington and Northumberland are being warned to take care as icy surfaces could develop on Thursday morning
Met Office snow maps show where can expect snowfall and hail in North East – latest forecast
Newcastle and coastal areas are set to see hail and rain during much of Wednesday evening – here’s a look at the Met Office predictions
Newcastle travel live updates: Long delays on A19 near Tyne Tunnel in South Tyneside
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle’s roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
County Durham robber who ‘frogmarched’ vulnerable victim to cash machine jailed
Lee Dunn had only recently been released from prison when he targeted a victim with cerebral palsy
One person taken to hospital as car strikes central barrier on A1(M) in County Durham
Two patients were treated by the ambulance service, one of whom was taken to hospital
