The Latest Breaking News from County Durham

Investigation into death of teen Elliot Ayre hit by taxi near Bishop Auckland continues

Elliot Ayre, 19, was walking along the A689 near Toronto, County Durham, at around 2.40am on December 27

Chronicle Live · Jan 13, 2023

North East naturalist publishes her first book - at age of 97

Dr Margaret Bradshaw is an expert on the botany of rural County Durham

Chronicle Live · Jan 12, 2023

New live music festival will celebrate County Durham's town 75th anniversary

Following a year-long delay, Newton Aycliffe's first live music event - Ayclive - is set to make its debut this summer, marking its big birthday

Chronicle Live · Jan 12, 2023

Bungling burglar caught targeting County Durham floristry business - while wearing a hi vis

Michael Johnston broke into In Bloom Florists, in Easington, on Thursday morning

Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023

Nightmare flu season sees almost 30 times more patients in hospitals with the illness compared to November

Figures show that there were almost 300 patients in three North East hospitals with flu on New Year's Day.

Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023

County Durham drugs courier jailed for single day's involvement in 'slick' Newcastle cocaine conspiracy

Nathan Houghton was only involved in the cocaine conspiracy for one day in 2020 - but has been put behind bars for his role

Chronicle Live · Jan 6, 2023

Man dies in horror New Year's Eve car crash as family pays tribute to 'much-loved' son

Stephen Bonallie, 32, was killed when his Audi A6 left the A167 in County Durham and collided with a tree on New Year's Eve, as another man remains in a critical condition

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Family of man killed in A167 collision on New Year's Eve pay tribute to 'much-loved son, brother and uncle'

Stephen Bonallie was travelling on the A167 between Whitesmocks and Sniperley when his vehicle left the road and collided with a tree this morning.

Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022

County Durham dad thanks kind-hearted strangers for donations after burglars left family homeless

The home in Darlington, County Durham, was targeted over the festive period while the family had been away visiting relatives

Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022

Beamish Museum to launch panto in January and here's how to book

Dick Whittington will be running in the 1950s Welfare Hall of the County Durham museum during weekends from January 7-29

Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022