Across County Durham

After the recent County Lines Intensification Week, PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words why she wants to shine a light on a despicable crime which is devastating young lives, damaging families and harming local communities.

The war in Iran has caused concern about energy costs around the world. Tom Bray explains why low carbon energy makes this crisis different.

A giant wind farm structure that will take shape on the banks of the Tyne offers proof that a clean energy jobs boom in the North East “is possible”, industry chiefs say.

With the Bishop Auckland Food Festival coming up soon, spare a thought for those with food intolerances. This article by Richard Hartnell may contain nuts...

Campaigners have repeated calls for land to receive nature reserve status in a County Durham community. 

An application to demolish a historic brick kiln has been refused – even though it has already been flattened.

The North East mayor has warned Reform’s anti-net zero message is “dangerous” for our region, as Nigel Farage claimed there is “no chance” of a huge expansion of wind farms delivering a promised jobs bonanza.

An exhibition inside a train that’s packed with amazing stories and interactive fun is heading to the Weardale Railway – and it’s completely free to visit.

New funding will support schoolchildren from deprived backgrounds and improve early years education. 

The North East can be a “world leader” in clean power under a multi-billion pound vision to install hundreds more wind turbines in the North Sea.