County Durham News

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.

Work to replace a historic city centre bridge is set to begin later this year. 

A rail bridge close to the Tyne Tunnel could be at “serious risk of collapse” without new safety measures.

A statement from Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington, on the plans for early release of prisoners.

A cafe owner has urged people not to engage in “trial by social media” and said he hopes “the full truth comes to light” after a parcel of cannabis destined for his business was intercepted by police. 

A volunteer group responsible for transforming a neglected green space into a thriving community park has accused a council of threatening legal action after being ordered to leave the site.