Train station homes worry
Thousands of new homes could be built around North East train and Metro stations, under looser planning rules designed to speed up construction.
Burnham on A1 dualling
Andy Burnham is willing to explore a revived vision to dual the A1 in Northumberland.
One last holiday drink is never worth another person’s life – do not fly, drink, then drive
Operation Take Off has a simple but potentially life-saving message: do not fly, drink, then drive.
From £50 budget to US TV: Dean Midas’ horror shorts head to HorrorHound TV
Dean Midas horror shorts 'Christmas Eve' & 'The Review' have been officially selected for inclusion on HorrorHound TV, a streaming platform dedicated exclusively to independent horror.
PCC Backs National Campaign to Tackle Dangerous Drug Driving Myths
Leading road safety campaigner and Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has joined forces with Durham Constabulary and Darlington Borough Council's Community Safety Team to challenge dangerous attitudes towards drink and drug driving.
UTC South Durham celebrates 100% T Level pass rate and impressive student destinations
UTC South Durham is celebrating another year of outstanding T Level results, achieving a 100 per cent pass rate as its Engineering and Manufacturing students prepare to take their next steps with some of the UK’s leading employers and Armed Forces.
PCC calls for stronger legislation, education and enforcement to save lives on our roads
Leading road safety campaigner and Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington, Joy Allen, is calling for stronger legislation, increased education and greater investment in enforcement after the latest Government road safety statistics highlighted the devastating impact of drink and drug driving.
Waste dumped in Chilton
A fly-tip, found on Hambleton Way Allotments in Chilton, and containing construction waste, including tiles and a wheelbarrow, was reported to Durham County Council in November 2025.
Thomas Tyers pleaded guilty to the offence and was fined £100, ordered to pay a £40 victim surcharge and £2,130 in costs, all totalling £2,270.
Ghost plates a growing threat to safer roads
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.
Unforgettable opening weekend planned for County Durham’s new cultural venue The Light
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.
