Councillor fined for hiring illegal worker
A Reform councillor’s business in County Durham has been fined £40,000 for hiring an illegal worker.
PCC welcomes new shake up of driving laws but says they must go further
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed the launch of a new national Road Safety Strategy setting out unprecedented action to save lives on the UK’s roads – but challenged the Government to do even more.
Councillor’s dentist plea
Cllr Bowron said: “In Chilton, we have a fully kitted-out dentist’s surgery. I have found a dentist who wants to use it, and it could open this week.
“I’m sorry to say that the ICB will not consider funding an NHS dentist for the people of Chilton and the surrounding area."
PCC funds roll out of ‘on the street’ dip testing to prevent street drinking...
New ‘dip sample’ strips have been distributed to officers in Durham City Centre following concern street drinkers are disguising booze in soft drinks bottles.
Fearless launches Durham campaign to raise awareness of County Lines, grooming and exploitation
Fearless.org, the dedicated youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers, is launching a campaign across County Durham to raise awareness of County Lines, grooming and exploitation among young and vulnerable people.
Urgent inquiry call into Trust’s ‘overuse’ of controversial ECT therapy
The author of an independent audit has called for an 'urgent inquiry' into the ‘overuse’ of controversial ECT therapy by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We are still missing the signs of stalking and lives are being lost
With one in five women being affected by stalking in their lifetime, PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why we must stop treating stalking as isolated behaviour and recognise that it is part of a wider pattern of control and abuse which demands urgent action.
Celebrating real-life heroes who help keep our community safe
A popular event celebrating the real-life heroes who help keep our community safe will be returning to Darlington Town Centre later this month.
Breaking the cycle: Why prevention and rehabilitation are critical to safer communities
When I became Police and Crime Commissioner, I made a clear commitment to tackle not only crime itself, but the root causes driving offending, addiction, anti-social behaviour and repeat victimisation, writes PCC Joy Allen.
Move to music with Durham Brass Festival exercises
Music lovers can dance, walk and ride to the beat in a new feature for Durham Brass Festival.
