Across County Durham

PCC Joy Allen, explains in her own words, why illegal number plates are rapidly becoming one of the most concerning threats on our roads and is urging PCCs across England and Wales to unite to back stronger legislation with tougher penalties.

Opening weekend celebrations, summer holiday workshops, exhibitions and live performances will launch The Light as Durham City’s latest destination for culture, creativity and community.

Details of where three new Tyne and Wear Metro stations could be built are set to be revealed next month.

Thousands of visitors turned out for the annual family activities week, which this year celebrated 20 years of bringing families together and supporting local communities.

Two Sedgefield councillors have criticised a decision to allocate £234,000 of housing developer contributions to improvements at Hardwick Park.

Point North, the community foundation for County Durham and Tees Valley, has appointed Dame Susan Snowdon DCVO, CStJ, JP, DL as its new President, recognising her long-standing contribution to public life, community leadership and civic service across County Durham and the wider North East.

Thirty eight Aycliffe Fell Walking Club members took to the Northumberland Coast path for walks between Bamburgh and Alnmouth.

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words why supporting victims is as important as catching criminals and how the new Victim Care and Mentor Service will make it easier for victims to access practical, compassionate help when they need it most.

Climate change could leave reservoirs at lower levels during the summer and increase drought risks across County Durham, a council report has warned.

Seventeen and 18-year-olds across County Durham were celebrating yesterday, having received their exam results.