Seriously injured cyclist airlifted to hospital after collision in County Durham
The A688 is now opened after being closed in both directions at New Coundon near Bishop Auckland
County Durham
What we know so far as person airlifted to hospital after ‘serious collision’ on A688
The A688 is closed in both directions near New Coundon and police have advised motorists to avoid the area
Police gift fake TVs to families in County Durham in crackdown on burglary this winter
Hundreds of householders handed free crime prevention equipment and security devices including fake TVs, UV pens, light timers, window alarms and door chimes to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime
County Durham men appear in court after man ‘hit by car’ in alleged street altercation
Durham Constabulary say a 50-year-old man was struck by a black Renault Megane in Faraday Street, Ferryhill
Curious County Durham kitten survives Christmas scare after eating netting from roast beef
Bear was six months old when he ate the netting from his owner’s Christmas roast beef, causing serious intestinal damage
Traffic and travel live updates: One airlifted to hospital after ‘serious collision’ on A688
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle’s roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
Full list of road closures and roadworks across the North East on Christmas week
All the planned road closures and roadworks in the region including Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham for the week beginning Monday, December 23
Developers submit third application for holidays lodges in Darlington village
Previous planning applications for the Little Stainton site were refused in 2022 and 2023 for highway safety issues, while an appeal was also dismissed by the planning inspectorate
Durham residents demand tougher measures on city centre parking amid safety concerns
Residents argue that night-time parking issues are tarnishing the historic city and posing a threat to public safety
Life-saving bleed control kits installed across Durham City in new safety initiative
The new cabinets are accessible to the public to help people preserve or save a life in circumstances where a person has sustained an injury and is experiencing significant blood loss
