The Latest Breaking News from County Durham

Matt Baker takes part in County Durham tractor rally for Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

The Countryfile star helped to raise £2,000 for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

Chronicle Live · Nov 9, 2022

County Durham jobs fund looks to next five years after early success

The Finance Durham Fund has created 200 new jobs and helped generate £30m for the local economy, a new report says

Birmingham Post · Nov 9, 2022

Seaham dangerous driver smashed Mercedes into wall during police chase

Matthew Watson crashed his 'mate's' Mercedes following a police pursuit which saw the 30-year-old hit speeds of up to 100mph in County Durham

Chronicle Live · Nov 3, 2022

Asda cafes where over 60s can get a £1 lunch in Newcastle and around the North East

The offer of soup, a roll and unlimited hot drinks runs for the rest of 2022 and includes stores in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

The latest County Durham fish-seller put behind bars for scamming elderly customers out of thousands

Darren Shanks ripped-off vulnerable customers by mis-selling over-priced fish using aggressive, unfair and dishonest practices

Chronicle Live · Oct 31, 2022

£78m carbon capture plant gets go ahead for Landmark Power in County Durham

Hedley Planning Services has worked with the London company to secure planning permission

Birmingham Post · Oct 31, 2022

Fire crews rescue springer spaniel stuck on a 'very steep cliff edge' in County Durham

Zack, the English springer spaniel, had a very lucky escape after he became stuck on a "very steep" cliff edge

Chronicle Live · Oct 31, 2022

10 magical North East Christmas events to book now

From a magic castle experience to winter light trails and family skating, here's a pick of top festive events taking place around Newcastle, Northumberland and County Durham

Chronicle Live · Oct 30, 2022

County Durham man's heartache as vulnerable sister dies just four months after devastating cancer diagnosis

Geoff Fisher is urging loved ones of those with special needs to be extra vigilant about their health after sister Kate passed away aged just 34

Chronicle Live · Oct 29, 2022

County Durham fish seller who manipulated victims as old as 105 into buying fly-ridden fish jailed

Craig Henderson, 50, has been jailed for five years and seven months after pleading guilty to fraudulent trading

Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022