The Latest Breaking News from County Durham

County Durham family business blames 'huge increase' in costs for closure after 64 years

Crinnions owners say "This is the hardest decision we have ever had to make and it ends a lifetime of hard work and commitment"

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023

Thieves target specialist County Durham school and render minibus useless after stripping it for parts

Intruders broke into the UTC South Durham site in Newton Aycliffe over the weekend

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023

County Durham mum urges others to quit 'horrible' smoking habit after three brutal cancer surgeries

Cathy Hunt is urging people to stop smoking

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023

County Durham sporting estate on the market for first time in a century with starting price of £1.8 million

Park House Estate comes with sporting rights over nearly 500 acres in the Lower Tees Valley

Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2023

'Superhero' County Durham dad who survived IED attack in Afghanistan celebrates Father's Day

Dean Middleton, 38, had half his skull cut away and replaced with a titanium plate after the blast

Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2023

King's Birthday Honours 2023: Full list of North East people applauded for their work

Here is a list of everyone from our region who has been honoured for their services to the community, from areas including Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2023

County Durham mum's heartache as vandals target garden devoted to children who took own lives

Tracey Beadle, of Shildon, said the garden was a place of sanctuary and reflection for people

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2023

Everflow moves to new HQ in County Durham bid to continue growth

The company was named one of the fastest growing firms in Europe in 2021

Birmingham Post · Jun 15, 2023

County Durham Primary School recognised as one of the most innovative schools in the world

The County Durham primary school has been commended by T4 Education's World's Best School Prizes

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2023

Scarlett Moffatt shares fond memories of growing up in County Durham in new podcast

The Gogglebox and I'm A Celebrity star shared her love for the 'wonderful' North East as she took a road trip around her most memorable childhood spots

Chronicle Live · Jun 14, 2023