A community in Annfield Plain is fundraising for speed bumps on a 'lethal' stretch of road, a year after a nine-year-old was hit by a car.

A children's home for autistic and neurodivergent youngsters has been rated outstanding by Ofsted. Inspectors described the standard of care as “phenomenal” at Cedar House, in Aycliffe, which is run ...

Hayden Hackney's joy at his selection for the European Under-21 Championships was tempered by Michael Carrick’s exit from Middlesbrough.

A British news photographer has undergone emergency surgery after being hit by non-lethal rounds during protests in Los Angeles.

Nando’s has confirmed the opening date for its new Bishop Auckland restaurant - and there are just days to go.

The Met Office has forecasted a mix of sunshine and rain for County Durham and Darlington this week. Monday, June 9, will start with a clear night, with temperatures around 10C. Sunny intervals are ...